Here at the Highland Chocolatier we pride ourselves on using the most exclusive ingredients, and what could be more exclusive than cocoa sourced from a volcanic island on the equator with a population of just 160,00? The internet and electricity flicker erratically, but where the island lacks in modern amenities it makes up for in exquisite cocoa.

Chocolate Origins

The now famous cocoa that grows on “Chocolate Island”, the second smallest African country, is thought to have originated deep within the forests of the Amazon River in Brazil and the Orinoco River of Venezuela, as this plant flourishes in this tropical environment. In the 19^th Century sailors brought the seeds from Brazil to the islands of São Tomé and its twin island Príncipe.

Thanks to the rich volcanic soil, the seedlings took to the ground exceptionally well and by the time we reached the 20^th century, São Tomé was the world’s biggest cocoa producer. Ironically, although the island is famous for their world-class cocoa, no chocolate is for sale on the island. (more…)

“Tea” – Just the word alone sends shivers down Brit’s spines! Tea defines the way we socialise, relax and is embedded in the history of the UK, we are in love with the stuff! We Brits each drink 3 ½ cups of tea a day, with over 25% of the milk we use going into our humble cups. Here at the Highland Chocolatier we know the only thing our customers love more than tea, is chocolate. So what could be more divine than our expertly crafted chocolates painstakingly paired with our favourite tea flavours from the Wee Tea Company?

Breakfast Tea Pairings

Waking up in the morning is a task many of us dread, blinking into the sun we stagger into the kitchen feeling for the kettle. With every second we wake up slightly more, but as we all know we won’t truly be awake until we’ve had our first sip of the all-important cup of tea. Now picture this, rather than staggering towards the kitchen, you skip, you hop, you might even jump! Why? Because in your kitchen, nestled near the teabags you have an exquisite chocolate created specifically for you to enjoy with your tea. If that doesn’t wake you up in the morning I don’t know what will! (more…)

Father’s day falls on the 19^th June this year – not long now! We all know Dads can be difficult to buy for, but what’s a better way to spoil him than with some luxury Scottish chocolate. Take the stress out of shopping and read our gift guide for the perfect chocolate present!

Whisky Chocolate

Did you know The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation? What better for your Dad this Father’s Day to relax than to kick back with our selection of Whisky Chocolate. If he enjoys both the taste of chocolate and whisky, he will soon be hooked on these.

Carefully chosen these chocolates are the perfect hybrid of tastes. Whisky in Gaelic reads ‘uisge beathe’, which means ‘water of life’ – all of our whisky chocolates are made with the following whiskies covering the Top Fifty Malts from the length and breadth of Scotland. (more…)