December 3rd, 2023
“A Chocolate Book is A Dream You Can Taste”
Melt will take you on a botanical journey of exploration, discovery and flavour. The Romantics discovered that nature was sublime – so enjoy the taste of nature’s nutty bounty enrobed in decadent chocolate. Experience the bounty of nature as Melt has search for the best nut and chocolate pairings.
While enjoying eight exquisite nut and chocolate combinations handmade by our world-class chocolatiers, join Melt on a botanical journey through time to exotic and wonderful locations. By eating our chocolates, whether with your friends, family or by yourself, we want you to experience the wonder of discovery of these plants, their exciting flavours, exotic locations and particularly their sensational taste. Every bite will transport you to a new and exciting world of sensory delight…Imagine you are in the lush forests and jungles where these nuts grew from flowers to scrumptious treats.
At Melt, our mission is for you to experience chocolate, not just enjoy its amazing taste. This hand-illustrated book encourages you to explore the natural beauty and extraordinary flavour of plants. The Melt Chocolates creative team has hand-painted eight beautiful botanical illustrations, each featuring a gorgeous nut. Paired with each illustration is an amazing chocolate bar filled with the divine nut Melt has illustrated in the painting. Each illustrated painting comes with a description which allows you to rediscover the wonder of the natural world.
At Melt Chocolates, we believe the more you know about what you are eating the better! The incredible botanical history and origin of these nuts helps to elevate the elements of flavour as you taste your chocolate and nut pairings. It helps to imagine where they are from, what environment they thrive in and how their flavour profile comes to be. This is why the ‘Botanical Book: Chocolate and Nut’ is the perfect gift for gardeners and those who love the natural world, as they can delve into the history of plants and flavours at the same time.
Hazelnut |
Corylus Avellana |
“The Heavenly Hazelnut” |
Origin: Native to Europe |
 Heavenly Hazelnuts and silky milk chocolate is a divinely decadent pairing. The rich, nutty flavour and crunchy texture of hazelnuts is exquisitely paired with smooth, creamy chocolate. A mouth-watering combination that is impossible to resist. The flavours complement each other perfectly. The nuttiness of the hazelnuts adds depth and complexity to the chocolate, whilst the chocolate enhances the natural sweetness and creaminess of the nuts. Rich, complex, and utterly irresistible – sure to delight your taste buds. |
Pistacia vera |
“The taste of earthly paradise from the hanging gardens of Babylon” |
Origin: Middle East |
The earthly taste of paradise – the Pistachio originates from the hanging gardens of Babylon. The smooth and creamy milk chocolate is delicately balanced by the nutty and earthy flavours of pistachio. With each bite, the rich and velvety texture of the chocolate gives way to the satisfying crunch of the pistachio, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. The subtle sweetness of the dark chocolate, complemented by the saltiness of the pistachio, makes for a truly indulgent experience.
Arachis hypogaea
“An Amazonian beauty – A Crunchy nut nirvana”
Origin: Amazon
The peanut is a legume which develops “under the earth” and originates from Peru and Bolivia, South America.
The peanut is a legume which develops “under the earth” and originates from Peru and Bolivia, South America.
An Amazonian beauty – peanuts and milk chocolate are a delicious duo that dance on the tongue with a tantalising blend of textures and flavours. Milk chocolate, with its smooth and creamy sweetness, provides a luxurious canvas for the salty and crunchy notes of peanuts, resulting in an indulgent treat. The richness of milk chocolate, with its velvety texture and satisfying sweetness, is paired with peanuts’ bold and savoury crunch. Working in tandem to create a harmony of exquisite flavours from the Amazon.
Prunus Amygdalus
“Dream of Sweet blossoms and the finest fruits”
Origin: Asia
The wild ancestor of the almond tree is believed to have originated in the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Prized for its flavour and nutritional value for millennia, the almond was traded as a luxury item throughout history. Taste the intense buttery warmth of the toasted almond, and feel the crunch of the nut as you imagine the almond’s long journey from the magnificent mountains of ancient Asia down the Silk Road to the marketplaces of Europe, and eventually into a delicious milk chocolate bar.
Juglans
“The Persian King of Nuts”
Origin: Central Asia
While the walnut is native to regions in Central Asia, it spread to the Mediterranean region becoming a staple in traditional Greek dishes and desserts. The deep, earthy flavour of dark chocolate provides a bold and robust base for the nutty sweetness of the walnut. While letting this chocolate melt in your mouth, transport yourself to the calm Greek Islands, tasting notes of toasted caramel and hints of salt, like smelling a warm sea breeze.
Carya Illinoinennsis
“Autumn Delight”
Origin: North America
The pecan tree is native to North America and was a highly important source of sustenance to Native American tribes who used the nuts for food, medicine and trade. Taste this deep-rooted indigenous history in the pecan’s sweet maple flavour. Paired with milk chocolate, you can indulge in the sweet, toasty flavours of autumn, when the Pecan nuts appear on the colourful trees of Northern America.
“Energizing African Elixir”
Origin: West Africa
The kola nut, native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa, has been used for centuries in African medicine, as well as a ceremonial and social beverage. The flavour of the kola nut is bold and distinctive, containing caffeine, and other stimulants. It has a characteristic sharpness, which paired with a rich dark chocolate, creates a powerful lingering flavour.
Macadamia Integrifolia
“Imperial or honey nut”
Origin: Eastern Australia
The macadamia nut, native to the rainforests of Eastern Australia, has a long history of use by Indigenous Australians as a nutritious source of food. The macadamia is known as the honey nut, with its rich, buttery flavour. Enrobed in soft dark chocolate, experience its buttery, honey-crunch texture. Let it transport you to the humid, wild, emerald-green rainforests of Australia.
So if you are looking for a gift for gardeners this year Melt Chocolates has created the perfect Botanical book filled with delicious nut and chocolate pairings so that your nature-loving friends and family can taste the beauty of the natural world.
For more delicious chocolate gifts browse our Chocolate Gift Selection – something perfect for every chocolate lover!
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