We've always believed that chocolate deserves to be appreciated with the same curiosity and enthusiasm as fine tea or coffee. After all, the humble cocoa bean has an extraordinary story to tell, with flavours that can be every bit as complex, surprising and rewarding as the finest tea leaves or coffee beans.
That's why we're delighted to work with Duffy's Chocolate, a fellow Lincolnshire business whose passion for discovering and celebrating the remarkable diversity of cocoa mirrors our own approach to tea and coffee.
Like us, Duffy's understands that where something grows, the variety, the harvest and the care taken in its preparation can make an astonishing difference to the finished flavour. Their award-winning chocolates are handmade from carefully selected cocoa beans, which they roast, refine and stone-grind themselves. It's a genuine bean-to-bar approach, allowing the individual character of each cocoa origin to shine through.
What particularly appeals to us is their spirit of exploration. Just as we delight in discovering the honeyed fragrance of a fine Darjeeling or the chocolatey sweetness of a beautifully roasted coffee, Duffy's celebrates the remarkable flavours hidden within cocoa. From delicate fruit and floral notes to deep, earthy richness, roasted nuts and lingering caramel sweetness, the diversity is quite wonderful.
Our collection brings together a carefully chosen selection of their artisan chocolate bars, from beautifully mellow milk chocolates to wonderfully expressive dark varieties. Each offers something different, and many make fascinating companions to your favourite tea or coffee.
There's something particularly satisfying about two independent Lincolnshire businesses sharing a belief that exceptional flavour is worth seeking out, understanding and, above all, enjoying.
Because great chocolate, like great tea and coffee, should be an adventure in flavour. And there's always something new and wonderful waiting to be discovered.