http://www.coocooforcocoa.com/chocolates/german.html German chocolates continue to be some of the best on the market- try a few German chocolates from one of their top producers. en-us Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:54:49 EDT Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:54:49 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 German chocolates subtle fame German chocolates might not be as famous as some of their neighbor's chocolates, but they are still some of the finest that money can buy. Germany actually has a long tradition of high-quality chocolate production and the results are arguably considered to be some of the world's finest. Most of us, especially here in the U.S. typically enjoy the chocolates that come from Italy, Belgium, or France. So why not change it up a bit and see what kind of satisfaction one can also derive from German chocolates? Germany's long chocolate history One of the most famous producers of German chocolates is the Hachez company. The company was started in 1890 by Joseph Emile Hachez, who coincidentally is of Belgian origin. Since then they have continued to produce their German chocolates at their headquarters in Bremen. The company is most famous for the unique and intricately detailed chocolate leaves. They were the brainchild of the grandfather of the current co-owner back in 1923. On a lovely fall day in that year he was inspired by the leaves that were gracefully falling from the trees. They continue to be made in the same fashion and come in flavors such as orange and dark chocolate. All of their chocolates have a high content of the highest quality cocoa, Cocoa d'Arriba and Maracaibo chocolates being their specialty, still made using traditional hand crafting methods. The raw ingredients for their German chocolates come from Ecuador's Gulf of Guayaquil region which has been a leading growing region for top cocoa varieties since the 17th century. They have a wide and interesting selection of bars, including one flavor called strawberry pepper and also make wonderfully delicate pastilles. Why not break away from the norm and try a few of the scrumptious chocolates that come out of Germany? Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:54:49 EDT