Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, the Best Hot Chocolate, and the Best Drinking Chocolate of the Year

Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, the Best Hot Chocolate, and the Best Drinking Chocolate of the Year

7th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 7th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 7th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, product label stickers, and logo award merchandise.   BEST TASTE GOLD Beaumont Cocoa Hot Cocoa Mix with Marshmallows SILVER Wildwood Chocolate Mexican Style Drinking Chocolate BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Peppermint Drinking Chocolate   BEST TEXTURE GOLD Wildwood Chocolate Mexican Style Drinking Chocolate SILVER Beaumont Cocoa Hot Cocoa Mix with Marshmallows Beaumont Cocoa Hot Cocoa Mix BRONZE CocoTutti Chocolates 72% Dark with Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa   MOST UNIQUE GOLD SELEUSS Chocolates DUCHESS 53% Haute Chocolate...
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The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD Hot Chocolat Vanilla Bean Caramel with Spicy Pecans SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Miss Betsy Baetz Chocolates Raspberry-Rose BRONZE Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses Whiskey in Caramel Baetz Chocolates Black Magic Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Carame SILVER Sweet Jules Gifts Farm Apple Spice Caramel Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel Dolce Lusso Confections Pecan Duet Caramel Jonboy caramels Absinthe with Black Salt Caramels CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses...
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Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Closes November 17th

Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Closes November 17th

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through November 17th for 2020 Best Drinking Chocolate & Hot Cocoa Awards Competition. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) SUBMISSION RULES Submissions are sent for a tasting panel of 10 judges. Registration must be complete by the deadline, and physical entries shipped to the Organizers in San Francisco by the final receipt date (address information is included in registration confirmation) Chocolatier and Confectioner event attendance is NOT required to participate in the above Juried Awards Competition.  Chocolatiers and Confectioners do NOT need to be physically located in a region to enter an awards competition.   SUBMIT HOT CHOCOLATE ENTRIES Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: November 17, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: November 20, 2020 : REGISTER HERE...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2020 Announced

Top Chocolate Bars of 2020 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Ingredient Combinations   GOLD Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Wine & Cherries Chocolate Bark Good Good Chocolates Philly Bar Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel BRONZE Baetz Chocolates Return of the Bison Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Ginger Orange Turmeric Best Taste   GOLD Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre SILVER Panache Chocolatier Columbian Gold Bar BRONZE Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel Best Texture   GOLD Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre SILVER Moser Roth Toffee Chocolate (Aldi) Michael's...
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2020 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2020 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2020 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: CocoTutti Chocolates Delysia Chocolatier Holm Made Toffee Co. Hu Kitchen Michael's Chocolates Panache Chocolatier St. Croix Chocolate Co The Chocolate Fetish All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....
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The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD St. Croix Chocolate Company Emperor's Garden (yuzu caramel and jasmine tea) SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Hibiscus Liquid Caramel Tandem Chocolates Caramels BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee pie chocolate truffle The Chocolate Fetish African Queen The Secret Chocolatier Bananas Foster HONORABLE MENTION Delysia Chocolatier Salty dog chocolate truffle Theo Chocolate Honey Saffron Caramel Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel SILVER Tandem Chocolates Caramels Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2019 Announced

Top Chocolate Bars of 2019 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Bar St. Croix Chocolate Company Peanut butter and wild grape jelly bar SILVER Maverick Chocolate Lemon Lavender White Chocolate The Chocolate Fetish Peanut Butter Crunch Bar CocoTutti Chocolates Raspberry Ganache Filled Bars St. Croix Chocolate Company Lemon S'presso bar BRONZE Coco Gusto Blue Berry Crunch Theo Chocolate Lemon 45% Milk Chocolate Best Taste GOLD The Oakland Chocolate Company 70% Jamaican Blue...
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Best Vegan Chocolates of 2019

Best Vegan Chocolates of 2019

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate SILVER Cocoa Republic Cocoa Republic Vegan Malted Milk Delysia Chocolatier Almond butter coffee coconut chocolate bark Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter & Raspberry Jelly Dark Chocolate Hu Kitchen Orange Dream Vanilla Cashew Butter Dark Chocolate BRONZE flying noir the v'aria collection Honduras Chocolate Company 80% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar Mojo Bakes! SF Vegan Black...
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