Christmas Chocolate

Whilst milk chocolate is still the favourite, Brits are increasingly turning to dark chocolate as their preferred option. It’s not just the fact that dark chocolate happens to be lower in added sugar (or in the case of 100% cocoa, completely free from added sugar), but because we are increasingly developing a taste for deeper, more complex flavours.

Mindful indulgence is also a trend that is changing how we choose and enjoy our chocolate. Consumers want to be able to enjoy a rich taste experience whilst being reassured that it’s good for the well-being of those who farm the cocoa and for the surrounding nature.

Perfect then that Firetree is committed to creating exceptional chocolate that takes you on a journey through layers of taste notes by working closely and directly with the cocoa farmers, not only to ensure a quality crop, but also to ensure that they are paid fairly for their dedication.

Christmas is usually the time for seasonal flavours and much experimentation. At Firetree, we like to keep things simple.

Whilst many chocolate makers are busy adding all sorts of ingredients that will be here today and gone tomorrow, we prefer the natural taste notes of our cocoa to ring out. 

We still pull out all the stops to ensure that our chocolate makes for a special gift at Christmas time. We have plenty of gift sets, gift boxes and hampers filled with all manner of our chocolate bars, truffles, thins and hot chocolate. 

Our care and attention in crafting award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate and presenting it in beautiful packaging makes it perfect for giving to friends, family and coworkers.​ 

 We don't currently offer a custom service for our Christmas range on our website, but if you contact us directly, our friendly customer service team can help with more specific requests, such as swapping contents or creating a bespoke hamper. 

There’s plenty to choose from with our range of ready-packed luxury hampers that include an assortment of single-origin chocolates, truffles, thins, and hot chocolate. These gourmet chocolate Christmas hampers come in beautifully designed packaging, perfect for festive gifting.

Whilst other chocolate makers may add extra ingredients to create festive flavour, we prefer to recommend choosing your favourite taste notes that come purely from the cocoa bean itself. Certain of our chocolate bars are perfect for the Christmas and winter season:

Madagascar's Sambirano Valley 84% dark chocolate stands out as a holiday treat with its deep red fruit undertones and distinctive hint of raspberry.

Papua New Guinea's Karkar Island 72% chocolate, a 2024 Great Taste award-winner, has the ripe blackberry and rich treacle notes that are perfect for a winter’s day.

The cocoa from Mindanao Island in the Philippines at 73% offers a blend of honeyed, caramel tones - tastes we love to experience at Christmastime. 

For those seeking a no-added-sugar experience, another of our 2024 Great Taste award-winners, the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal 100% cocoa, delivers a deep cocoa richness with a hint of dates, another perennial favourite of the season.

Firetree offers a range of unique Christmas chocolate gift ideas:

Luxury Chocolate Hampers: Specially curated selections featuring our finest treats presented in keepsake wicker hampers, perfect for the holiday season. 

Gourmet Hot Chocolate Range: A luxury selection of Firetree’s Great Taste award-winning chocolates in small piece format, perfect for making a delicious mug of hot chocolate. 

Gift Boxes and Gift Sets: Choose from a range of beautifully presented gift boxes, in keepsake and stylish boxes, and gift sets in eye-catching presentation boxes. From chocolate bars, hot chocolate, truffles and chocolate thins, there’s something for everyone in this collection.

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Tasting Experience: A tasting set that allows you to sample some of our single-origin chocolates and journey through a mosaic of taste notes and the ‘terroir’ of the cocoa beans.

Christmas is a time to highlight our selection of gift options, such as presentation boxes, magnetic lid gift boxes and charming wicker hampers. There's something for every budget to bring joy to the chocolate lover in your life during this period.

Gourmet chocolate hampers for Christmas are wicker baskets full to the brum with a selection of chocolate specialities. Assortments include chocolate bars, truffles, chocolate this and hot chocolate. 

We’ll help you to make a gift extra special when you choose to add gift wrapping (available on some products) and your own personalised message. 

At Firetree we are believers that our exquisite bean-to-bar chocolate, crafted from single-estate cocoa, should be savoured throughout the year. That's why all our delectable offerings are available for purchase anytime.

However during the holiday season why not take a dive into our collection? Whether it's truffles or curated gift sets you'll discover a delightful array of chocolates perfect for festive dinner parties, thoughtful gifts and cherished family get-togethers.

Yes. Simply choose from our wide range of gift sets and curated gift boxes or wicker hampers, compose your personal message, and let us know who to send it to. We'll take care of the rest, carefully packing your gift and delivering it in time for the special day.

Firetree Chocolate UK offers beautifully curated luxury chocolate hampers that include a selection of our single-origin chocolate bars, truffles, and hot chocolate.