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Godiva Chocolate

Where does Godiva chocolate come from?

Godiva chocolates originate from Brussels, Belgium. The company was founded over 75 years ago and they hit America in 1966. They lead the premium gourmet chocolate market and continue to dominate the chocolate market in the U.S. There are 200 specialty boutiques in major U.S. cities and 1,000 additional outlets in fine department stores.

The Godiva name comes from Lady Godiva, who rode through the streets of Coventry in her birthday suit in 1057.

Godiva chocolate products

Godiva have a comprehensive website full of great gift ideas. Their products include:

Godiva chocolate martini: a rich chocolate liqueur
A Godiva chocolate gift for Him and Her
Godiva chocolate ice cream and sorbet
Chocolate creme coffee
Gift baskets
Stocking stuffers
Kosher chocolates

There chocolate bars and boxes of chocolates are the most popular. The boxes range in price from $8-$100. Godiva pride themselves in their high-quality taste and presentation. Godiva chocolate can be bought in small inexpensive bars to be devoured in your own time or can come in the form of Godiva chocolate gifts to give out to friends and family on special occasions. Let this decadent european chocolate be a part of your special gathering.

Taste, design and presentation

Godiva chocolate have maintained extremely high standards over the years and the secret to their success remains a closely guarded secret. They do, however, feature recipes on their website as well as a wide range of mouth-watering products.

Godiva chocolate boxes vary in design to suit all tastes. They look sophisticated and classy, but they now do design boxes that can be for Him or Her, or for a special occasion such as a birthday or wedding.

The design of the chocolates themselves are intricate and impressive. They have a range of hard and soft fillings to suit all tastes.

The Godiva chocolate website recommends that you store your chocolate at room temperature, no higher than 70 degrees, and the humidity should not exceed 60%.