Tradition & A Labor of Love
Gourmet Chocolate History
Dark Chocolate Benefits
Wine and Chocolate
Wine & Cioccolatos Tastings
Chocolate Factory
Gourmet Chocolate Favors
Flavorful Chocolates
Handmade Chocolates
Chocolate Gift Collections
Val D'Aosta Chocolates
Dark Belgian chocolate and delicate ganache, prepared with accents of Mandarin, Lemon, Prune, Raspberry, Pistacchio.
Classic Chocolate Treats
Traditional flavors that subtly seduce your taste buds with flavors like Nocciola, Grand Manier, Brandy, Cinnamon and more...
Ko Kau Chocolate Gifts
A perfect blend of old European style and Indo-American traditions...unusual flavors of exotic herbs and spices...
Neruda Chocolate Gift
Pure dark Belgian cacao, combined with natural flavorful spices, fruits & herbs. Inspired by Pablo Neruda poetry and his love by the every day things.
Nocciolina Piemontese
Chocolate Bar
The best crunchy ground hazelnuts and hazelnut oil paste, seduce you with a luxurious elegance.
Berrysistible Bonbons
Pure, natural gourmet semi-dark chocolate bonbon shell with fresh creamy cacao ganache & irresistible berries.
Brunatto's Cioccolatos
Chocolate History
One of the greatest discoveries ever... The cocoa tree (Theobroma Cacao), is a native of the dense tropical Amazon forests. First cultivated by the Mayas of Yucatan and the Aztecs of Mexico, the crop has increased in commercial value since Montezuma began consuming a cocoa bean preparation called "chocolatl" regularly. The story of chocolate begins with the discovery of America. When Columbus returned from America to show the Spanish King and Queen the strange and wonderful things that he had found, cocoa beans were among his treasures. Neither the King nor Queen realized how important cocoa beans could be. Hernando Cortez, the great Spanish explorer, was the first to grasp the commercial possibilities of the dark brown cocoa beans. |
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Cortez concocts a plan...
Cortez noticed the Aztec Indians using cocoa beans in a royal drink called "chocolatl," meaning warm liquid. The drink was very bitter and not to Cortez's taste. To make the drink more agreeable, he decided to add sugar cane to sweeten it. Later, new spices such as cinnamon and vanilla were added as well.
The new concoction went over well, especially among the Spanish artistocracy. Spain proceeded to plant cacao, which turned into a very profitable business. Spanish monks processed the cocoa beans and managed to keep the "art of chocolate making" a secret for 100 years.
Chocolate Invades Europe and America
Finally the chocolate making secret was let out - and chocolate invaded Europe. Chocolate was touted as a healthy food and English chocolate houses sprang up everywhere. Thanks to the invention of the steam engine, mass production of chocolate began. By 1730, prices for chocolate had fallen to a price that everyone could afford. Improvements were made to the chocolate making process to produce a smoother and more flavorful chocolate.
United States Melts Over Chocolate...
In 1795, the first chocolate factory was established in the U.S. The production of chocolate proceeded at a faster pace in the United States. Recent studies have shown that chocolate is the single most craved food in the United States.
Try Brunatto's Cioccolatos and become cheerfully entranced while
spicing up your life now!
Chocolate Tips
Chocolate Wedding Favors
Wedding, Party, Anniversary...
Wine & Chocolates
More than Tasting, a Feast for the Senses...
Corporate Chocolate Gifts
Are you leaving a “Love Mark” on your customers? What about suppliers?
Chocolate Ganache Bonbons
Filled with creamy ganache & surprising flavors ...
Christmast Chocolate Gift Baskest
Valentines Day, Mothers Day...
Bittersweet Fine Chocolates
Species, Exotic Herbs & Fruit, Even Cheese Fillings...
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Always Fresh Chocolates - We ship your order 2nd Day Air Courier from Chile on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday usually from September to April (exceptionally during the hot weather by special arrangement) and deliver only within the Continental US States and to major cities in Canada & Europe. Sorry, not to Alaska, Hawaii or Overseas Territories of the US & not to P.O. Boxes. We accept all major credit cards. |
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