{"title":"Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle origin chocolate, chosen for the ritual.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cacao and tobacco share a quiet language of earth, coffee and spice, which is why a good dark chocolate sits so naturally alongside a cigar. Our bars are single origin, made from Venezuelan cacao and curated with a London chocolatier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by intensity. A lower percentage such as 72% is gentler and a little sweeter. Higher percentages, such as 85%, are deeper and more bitter, and the 100% bar is pure cacao with no added sugar. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cigar-bundles\" title=\"cigar samplers\"\u003ecigar samplers\u003c\/a\u003e to find something to enjoy it with, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-accessories\" title=\"cigar accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for the wider range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes chocolate pair well with cigars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people find it does. Dark chocolate and cigars share notes of earth, coffee and spice, so a small piece can echo or soften what you are tasting. It comes down to personal taste, so try a little and see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cacao percentage should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with a lower percentage if you prefer something gentler and a little sweeter. Choose a higher percentage for depth and a more bitter finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are some bars out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe bring in small batches, so some bars sell out. New bars are added as they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs delivery the same as for cigars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Chocolate is delivered with your order. Orders of £75 or more enjoy free UK shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does chocolate pair well with cigars?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Many people find it does. Dark chocolate and cigars share notes of earth, coffee and spice, so a small piece can echo or soften what you are tasting. 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