Today is February 14th...

Yes, it's Valentine's Day.

It is the day when women give ``honmei chocolate'' to the man they are interested in as a confession of love.

In addition to that, ``Giri Choco'' is given to friends, workplaces, and male family members.

``Friend chocolate'' is a gift given to good friends of the same sex.

``My own chocolate'' to reward myself

"Gyakucho" given from a man to a woman

In recent years, it has become a wide-ranging event. The other day on a radio program, you said that in recent years there has been a trend towards giving chocolates to friends, workplaces, and family members as ``thank you chocolates,'' which express gratitude, rather than ``giri choco.''

 

Well, this is a long story, but Ark Ranch is selling products like this this year.

[Artisan Palais d'Or] tablet chocolate.

Artisan Palais d'Or is a Bean to Ber workshop opened in Kiyosato (Yamanashi Prefecture) by Shunsuke Saegusa, owner and chef of Chocolatier Palais d'Or, and roasts cacao beans carefully selected from all over the world in the best condition. This is Japan's first workshop that handles all processes up to the final stage of chocolate production. Because the chocolate is created through the entire process, from sorting and roasting the cacao beans, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of cacao from each region, such as sweetness, sourness, and aroma. In the Nikkei Keizai Shimbun's ranking of ``Chocolate with a special cacao scent'', it is ranked number 1 at the best time to see it (Vietnam was ranked 1st with 72%).

There are four types that have arrived this time,

・``Trinidad 72%'' has a spice aroma reminiscent of anise and star anise, and a woody flavor like old wood and fragrant wood.

・“Cuba 72%” has a woody scent with a masculine raisin-like flavor reminiscent of spices and cigars.

・``Haiti 72%'' has a scent reminiscent of vanilla, a slight bitterness, and an aftertaste like dried medicinal herbs.

・"Madagascar 72%" has a soft acidity and mellow flavor, and a strong roast with a slight bitterness.

Both are limited edition items and quantities are limited, so if you are interested, we recommend purchasing as soon as possible.

I hope today is a wonderful day for everyone! !

Farm Department Makoto Chiba