Several months ago, I spotted a pin on Pinterest and it immediately caught my eye. Everything, from the colour to the shape appealed to me. It was a box of chocolat chaud from Conran’s in London.
When I finally got to Conran’s in the Marylebone High Street, all I did was pull out my phone, pull up the image and ask the girl where it was. I had to get the orange, primarily because of the colour and the graphic look and style of the tin, but also because I love the taste of orange and chocolate.
I bought a tin of the chocolat chaud and brought it home. I have to tell you that it’s one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. So rich and delicious. Creamy and bright tasting. In a word: Fantastic!
I’ve tried finding it on-line and apparently it’s from Canada. It’s not on Amazon and it’s barely on Google. The tin doesn’t even have a website, and the Conran’s site has a different name entirely – one that doesn’t even appear on the tin! 
I think that the orange one’s the prettiest!
How lovely to have such delicious goodness inside and then such a pretty box as a keepsake. What do you plan to do with it when the chocolate is gone?
ReplyDeleteI haven't decided what to use it for! I have to finish the chocolate first. But I collect tins, so this is a perfect addition to the collection.
DeleteThank you so much for this great post....I'm always looking for something unique to bring as a hostess gift when I'm invited to dinner. This fits the bill. Thanks, again, Meg.
ReplyDeleteHope that you are able to find it!
DeleteYES - chocolate and orange is my favorite combination too -never heard of it as a hot chocolate. I LOVE the sarabeths hot chocolate and have it frequently and I've added candied orange peel as a garnish before -is it similar or more orangey?
ReplyDeleteVery clear orange taste, a nice counterpoint to the sweetness of the chocolate.
Deletewho would have thought + love the tin. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteIt's always the funniest little things, isn't it?
DeleteThis seems to me a topic a fellow blogger of yours would share in a post. A writer whose participation in the blogs -o-sphere has diminished much like a fading star. I do hope your friendship continues and being mum on the topic is respecting his wishes, however the b;og is listed on your sites to see list and well, I often click on it hoping against hope. It must have been the orange the color of orange reminded me of a sweet orange treat.....
ReplyDeleteLove the tins and the chocolate sounds so delish!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
wildly delicious website has the tins!...I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI also collect tins and my living room is pumpkin. I just couldn't find a price on anything but I would love to order one.
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ReplyDeleteThere is no better combination than chocolate and orange (OK perhaps raspberry comes a close second). I'd love to sip on a cup of this delicious concoction.
ReplyDeleteLove this.... also Found it here...
ReplyDeletehttp://fromagination.com/product/orange-chocolat-chaud/
It is priced $20.00 but shipping is high!
Also here http://www.culturevulturedirect.co.uk/orange-chocolat-chaud-tin-prod56037/