Around the world, chocolate is an everyday treat and is consumed by many different people. It comes in all different shapes, sizes, prices and flavours and a quick pop to the corner shop will allow you to pick up your favourite chocolate bar. In more recent years, chocolate making hasn't always been up to the same standards as it used to be.
Chocolate hasn't always been that widely available to everybody, in fact, once upon a time, finest cocoa beans were used as money and chocolate was a delicacy reserved for royalty. In today's world, there are some luxury chocolates that are hard, and expensive, to come by.
Some countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy etc.. manufacture some of the most luxurious chocolate bars in the world. People who travel to these countries specifically visit chocolate stores to taste them.
Don’t worry, we’ve done the leg work for you and below is a list of some of the most luxurious chocolates, and most expensive chocolate, in the world today for all of you chocolate lovers!
Luxury Chocolate Around the World
Richart Chocolates
Richart is well known to experiment with chocolate’s taste. They are available in fruit flavours, spice flavours, and so many others that one cannot even imagine in chocolate.
They are a family-owned French brand and part of the list of one of the most luxurious fine chocolates brand in the chocolate industry. Their chocolate retails for $166 for 81 pieces and if that is not luxurious, then what is?
We’ve not personally tried this chocolate before but we’d love to hear from you if you have! The reviews online tell us that it’s absolutely delectable.
Vosges Haut Chocolat
A luxury chocolate brand owned by, Katrina Markoff, named Vosges Haut Chocolat has some of the most scrumptious gourmet chocolate, with the most unusual ingredients, and finest cacao beans, on the market. It may seem slightly gross when you first think of it added to the chocolate but all the ingredients are hand-picked by Katrina herself, so it shows how much the company means to her and wants to ensure customer satisfaction. Flavours include bacon, marshmallow, horseradish, violet flowers and much much more - all sure to excite your taste buds.
Her chocolate’s prices begin at $90 and go up according to what goes in it and how much one buys. Some of the more expensive chocolates on the site go into the hundreds of pounds (and a few sneak into 4 figures!). They also have gift boxes so if you are planning to give someone a fancy gift, you can go for their luxury gift box.
Amedei Tuscany
Amedei is not only one of the most luxurious chocolates out there but is also extremely famous worldwide. This chocolate maker makes one of the yummiest chocolates in the world.
The Italian company uses the simplest ingredients but the taste of their chocolate is like no other when compared. They use a very pure and rare cacao beans to make their chocolates which is why they are so expensive. One bar costs over £90. They are worth every penny though (if you fancy some high end indulgence for a treat).
Wispa Gold Chocolate by Cadbury £1,600
Now, reading the name Cadbury may throw you off because you may think, Cadbury is not that expensive. However, this specific chocolate by Cadbury retailed for £961 for the launch of the Cadbury’s Wispa Gold Bar. It was on show at Selfridges London and sold to the highest bidder.
The chocolate was wrapped in an edible gold leaf which is what makes it so expensive. It was launched years ago in the UK market but it has recently been introduced again. It is the world’s second most expensive chocolate and if that does not scream luxury, nothing else will.
We have our very own Cadbury's chocolate bouquet - but this does not cost £1600!!
To’ak Chocolate - Art Series Guayasamín
All the way from Ecuador, To'ak chocolate is well known for producing some of the world's finest, and most expensive chocolate and is one of the most expensive chocolate brands.
Their "Art Series Guayasamín" is a standout, combining rare Ecuadorian cacao with the legacy of renowned artist Oswaldo Guayasamín. Each of their unique chocolate creations comes in a handcrafted wooden box and is accompanied by a tasting guide, a book about the chocolate, and a piece of original artwork. A 50-gram bar of this exclusive chocolate can cost up to £385.
Gold Swiss Chocolate Box
As the epitome of luxury, the Gold Swiss Chocolate box combines the rich traditional techniques of Swiss milk chocolate making with edible gold.
Each chocolate is adorned with 24-karat edible gold leaf, a symbol of wealth and luxury. This edible gold is meticulously applied by hand, ensuring that each piece is a work of art.
The chocolates themselves are crafted from the finest Swiss chocolate, known for its smooth texture and rich flavour. DeLafée uses high-quality cocoa beans and traditional Swiss techniques to create a superior product. To top it all off, it also comes in beautiful packaging.
Chocolate, luxurious or not, is a tasty commodity (and of course you may think we’re being slightly biased here!). If you can afford to try out at least of these luxurious and expensive chocolates, you should go for it. It is an experience in itself and you may even be able to see whether they are worth the money they sell for in the market. It may be that you're looking to gift a luxury chocolate hamper to a friend or relative, great choice! Whether it's a bar of Cadburys Dairy Milk or something a little higher end, there will be a retailer online who can help.