Boston, Mass., January 2010 – Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.com), the cocoa grower and British luxury chocolatier has announced its 2010 Valentine’s Day chocolate gifts to romance the heart. The collection features ribbon Corset Hearts to a rare assortment of rich Pink Champagne Truffles with a special twist that are guaranteed to make a Valentine swoon with delight.



Heartstrings Heart – Chocolate and seductive fashion are fused together in this flirty ribbon tied corset styled case. Slowly pull the heartstrings to reveal a striking milk chocolate heart swirled with fruity two tone strawberry chocolate. This sumptuous heart is pressed with truffles, pralines, crunchy shortbread, chopped hazelnuts and meringue pieces. 22 ounces for $55.00. “Among the aphrodisiacs of the season, love and chocolate are intimately entwined and at Hotel Chocolat, it’s no exception. We specialize in the art of the hidden reveal with chocolate wrapped in splendor,” said Hotel Chocolat’s US CEO Nicki Doggart. “Hotel Chocolat’s smooth and rich chocolates are beautifully packaged to seduce and stir heartfelt emotion. For the last minute Valentine, we offer a range of delectable gifts in all price ranges that will surprise and delight.”



Other highlights for Valentine’s Day 2010 include:



• Pink Champagne Truffles – These luxurious truffles are lightly dusted with strawberry powder for a tantalizingly subtle fruit twist inside an elegant gift box. 6.5 ounces for $40.

• Liquid Chocolat Caramel Kiss Mix – Easy to melt flakes of authentic chocolate are sprinkled with white chocolate hearts for drinking hot chocolate on a blustery eve. Can be used for cold drinks too. $15.00.

• Chocolate Engraved Heart – A gorgeous pop of swirled chocolates featuring two lovebirds and a whimsical message tag for your sweetheart. Large $15.00.

• Just Truffles Sleekster – A collection of 30 popular creamy filled chocolates from crème caramel to tiramisu to help make every night entertaining. 13 ounces for $50.00.

• Chocolate Dipping Adventure for Two – Perfect for an intimate celebration with deeply satisfying melting chocolate. Simply heat the white or 40 percent milk chocolate and mix with the kit’s marshmallows, breadsticks, fudge and gianduja cubes. Small $35.



HOTEL CHOCOLAT (shok-o-la) is new to the US and is known for its elegant packaging, its rich cocoa content, and its “No Nasties™” rule banning cheap ingredients. Much of Hotel Chocolat’s cocoa beans are sourced from its plantation in St. Lucia. There are many romantic suggestions available online at www.hotelchocolat.com.