The Coffee Shop Bakewell is proud to sell a large range of Thorntons Chocolates.  From their humble beginnings and their very first shop in Sheffield in 1911, it’s always been Thorntons aim to create the finest chocolate and confectionery.

One of the things Thorntons is famous for is the variety of delicious chocolates. Even to this day, their Master Chocolatier is totally devoted to discovering new recipes and flavours to delight anyone with a love of chocolate, toffees, fudges and sweets.

So we thought we’d share some of his knowledge to help you enjoy Thorntons even more. Spend a little time learning the rich history of chocolate, find out how it’s made and be surprised by the health benefits of chocolate.

Then if you want to take your taste buds to new heights, spend a moment reading our Master Chocolatier’s notes on eating chocolate.

How to taste chocolate

Each individual chocolate offers its own distinctive flavours, textures and aromas, allowing an appreciation of the wealth of variety that can be created from the fruits of the Cacao tree. As with wine tasting, there are a few simple steps to truly savouring fine quality chocolate.

Chocolate should always be stored in a cool, dry and odour-free environment, but not in the fridge. Allow it to reach room temperature (18-20*C) before tasting. Begin with white chocolate, followed by the milk varieties, and move onto the stronger flavours of dark chocolate.

Before you begin, sip a little water of lime juice to cleanse the palate, repeat after every tasting.

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