Every year 7 July is celebrated as World Chocolate Day, marking the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 1550s. To honour this delightful occasion, we have made a fascinating list that will make you feel like Charlie lost in a chocolate factory. Though these chocolates come with a hefty price tag, their luxurious richness is truly worth the splurge!
5. Debauve and Gallais – France
For over two centuries, Debauve and Gallais have been cherished by French elites. Founded in 1800, this luxury chocolate brand was the official chocolatier for Louis XVIII, Charles X, and Louis Philippe. Their most expensive offering is the Leather Book Case—a handcrafted commemorative leather box embossed with gold leaf, filled with a selection of creamy ganache and pralines.
Country of Origin: France
Most Expensive Chocolate: Leather Book Case
Highest Price: $1.22 per gram
4. Teuscher – Switzerland
Founded in 1932, Teuscher remains one of the most iconic luxury chocolate brand with its humble root in Swiss chocolate traditions. The original recipe for their famous champagne truffles was created by founder Dolf Teuscher during a Swiss heatwave in 1947. These delicate treats, made with fresh cream, butter, and French champagne, are among the world’s most expensive chocolates.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Most Expensive Chocolate: Assorted Truffles
Highest Price: $1.35 per gram
3. DeLafée – Switzerland
DeLafée’s creations are as rich in flavour as they are in presentation, featuring the finest Swiss chocolate covered in 24-karat edible gold. The Gold Swiss Chocolate Box includes eight luxurious chocolates and a rare Swiss Vreneli Francs 10 gold coin, offering an exquisite taste.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Most Expensive Chocolate: Gold Swiss Chocolate Box
Highest Price: $4.90 per gram
2. House of Knipschildt – United States
Fritz Knipschildt, a Danish immigrant, began crafting extraordinary chocolates from a small Connecticut apartment in 1999. Combining European craftsmanship with avant-garde flavour combinations, his creations are among the world’s priciest chocolates. The La Madeline au Truffle, a decadent ganache surrounding a rare French Perigord truffle, is recognized as the most expensive chocolate globally.
Country of Origin: United States
Most Expensive Chocolate: La Madeline au Truffle
Highest Price: $5.73 per gram
1. To’ak – Ecuador
To’ak tops the chart of the most expensive chocolate brand in the world. A single To’ak bar can cost you $385!
The Ecuadorian group ventured into the Piedra de Planta valley to find old-growth cacao trees, verified to be 100% pure Nacional cacao. Their exquisite chocolate-making process results in some of the most expensive chocolates, with the Masters Series Enriquestuardo standing out by featuring designs from one of Ecuador’s most revered modern artists.
Country of Origin: Ecuador
Most Expensive Chocolate: Masters Series Enriquestuardo
Highest Price: $9.80 per gram
(Source: Medium.com, Luxe Digital)