Sunday, January 12, 2014

How To Choose Champagne Truffles

By Marissa Velazquez


Some things people associate with luxury. Champagne is an excellent example of this. Chocolate is also something people appreciate as a treat. The two combine excellently to form champagne truffles. If you want to know how to find the best ones it helps to know what you are looking for!

The first thing to consider is your budget. This will determine where you go to buy the truffles. You can get a number of factory produced items from supermarkets that will look good but may not have the same depth of flavour from someone who is a specialist chocolatier.

Arguably dark chocolate truffles are more appropriate for after dinner or as something to serve with coffee. Equally some people prefer the richness without the addition of milk or sugar. Furthermore it is a good present if someone is lactose intolerant but still enjoys chocolate.

There is also the champagne. In some cases this may be a genuine addition. Other products may use a flavouring that makes the product taste like alcohol has been added to the product. This may be best for people who want the taste without necessarily wishing for the alcoholic content. It may also depend on the time of day you are serving of them as well, the alcoholic option probably best suited for evening meals while an artificial option may be better if you are having a meal at lunch time.

Dark chocolate is better to suited to people who are either not a fan of milk chocolate or are not able to eat it. With dark chocolate remember to check the percentage of cocoa solids. A larger percentage will mean a stronger taste. As a good rule of thumb 70 per cent is usually enough for people who enjoy the taste unless you are sure they like the larger cocoa solid content.

An advantage of using an independent company is that you can get a more personalised approach. This is particularly useful if you want to buy someone a gift. Often additional personal touches will show that you have put the additional thought into the gift that can make all the difference.

A lot of websites, newspapers and other media have reviews and taste tests. This will make it easier to narrow down the brand names. Equally you may want to go to an independent store so that you can sample some for yourself. This will make it easier to choose something that you know your guests or whoever you are buying the truffles for will enjoy. Furthermore it is possible to add ribbons, photos or other touches to a presentation box to make it seem extra special.

In short when you are looking for champagne truffles you have to look at what the best options are available in your budget. You do not necessarily have to go for the most expensive option and careful research will allow you to choose something appropriate for the occasion. Look online for more information, feedback and customer reviews to help you choose the best option to suit your personal circumstances.




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