Thursday 17 April 2014

When To Give Artisan Chocolate Gifts

By Essie Osborn


Everyone has a sweet tooth, but not every sweet tooth is the same. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing appropriate artisan chocolate gifts for different people with whom you have different relationships. With this simple guide, your favorite friends, family members, and co-workers will be happy with the sweets you serve.

Chocolate is often associated with romance. It releases a flood of dopamine when nibbled on, making a loved one or romantic partner feel especially happy. If you're giving this kind of treat to the object of your affection, make sure the expense and the scale of the present is appropriate for how long the two of you have been involved.

When you are new to a romantic relationship, don't overdo it with an extravagant gift. A few high quality truffles in a small box, with just a few bites of ganache cream filling, is the perfect way to tell a partner you're thinking of them. In a long term serious relationship, the bigger the box and the more luxurious the selection of chocolates, the better.

Another good target for the gift of luxury candy is a professional colleague, like a client with whom you've just completed a big work project. Try sending a box of assorted top notch chocolates to their office to impress an upscale client, and thank them for a business partnership. Because artisan chocolates are made from top quality ingredients, and are usually made by hand, they'll create a positive impression.

When you're giving a personal gift to a buddy, it's not the luxury or the price that matters, it's the fact that you're showing them how well you know them, and how much they care. Know your friend's tastes when picking out chocolate truffles for them. If they like fruit? Choose something with a little bit of bright citrus zest. If they love to sip fine wines, or whiskeys, or have another beverage of choice, pick a selection of chocolates that pair well with the flavor palette of the drink they like.

There are lots of occasions when a gift of top shelf treats makes sense. Classic romantic holidays like Valentine's Day or an anniversary are traditional times to give chocolate, and the higher the chocolate's quality, the more welcome the gift. Birthdays are good times to give a treat to a friend, as is any time a friend has a personal victory, like running a marathon or moving to a new home.

When it comes to professional gifts, an occasion like a holiday or a big project is good, but you needn't wait. Because part of the value of a professional present is to keep yourself in the recipient's thoughts, and let them know you're happy to be working with them, there's no wrong time to send a gift. Surprise can even make it more impactful.

Because artisan chocolate is a gender neutral gift and works for any age group, it is a versatile choice of present. Once you find a favorite chocolatier or a favorite style of truffle, you can make it your go to gift, again and again. Just be sure to do plenty of sampling before you decide what to give. There's no reason you can't enjoy a little sweetness, too!




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