Since our founding in 1991, Green & Black’s has been a pioneer of organic chocolate and remains true to this approach because we are passionate about creating great-tasting chocolate. We believe that every step from bean to bar is equally important - whether it's using the finest organically grown Trinitario cocoa beans or taking that extra time and care to bring out the intense flavor that has become our trademark. Our artisan-style chocolate is packed with cocoa, producing a decadent taste that delivers our intense and indulgent, satisfying flavor.

At Green & Black’s, we have a special affinity for the darkness, and the rich taste that comes with it. We believe that making our chocolate organically is what gives our bars their deep, dark color and brings out the signature intensity of our cocoa beans, so they taste the way they were meant to — bold, fruity and full. And why, when finally molded into chocolate, our bars have a delectable intensity that shines and snaps with richness.

If you are looking for an intensely flavorful and unique way to entertain guests without going through the hassle of preparing a fancy dessert, Green & Black’s range of chocolates, from White to Dark 85%, offers the perfect opportunity for hosting a chocolate tasting party.  It’s a great way to have your guests experience the different aromas, textures and flavors this very special chocolate has to offer.

Try to pick up a variety of flavors, from light to dark.  Your guests can start off with a White chocolate, and build up to a Milk chocolate. Add a few bars with Almonds, Hazelnut & Currant…it’s up to you… then jump into the darkness with the Dark 70% and the intense Dark 85%. 

• Ensure your chocolate is warmed to room temperature.



• Limit yourself to around six different chocolate varieties and allow two squares per person.  Any more will give you tasting fatigue.



• Start with the lightest variety (White) and finish with the darkest (Dark 85%).



• Observe the appearance of the chocolate as chocolates vary in color and, like wine, intensity of color does not necessarily indicate intensity of flavor. 



• Smell the chocolate.  Take a small piece and let it melt between your thumb and forefinger.  It is only then that you experience the aromas that we usually describe as flavors as they are detected by your olfactory gland which is located behind and connected to your nose.



• Taste the chocolate by putting the first piece in your mouth and pinching your nose. When you are doing this, only the tastes your tongue can detect (salt, sweet, sour, bitter, savory) and the sensations and textures your mouth can detect (including astringency and the cooling effect of the cocoa butter) will be apparent.



• Release your nose and continue to allow the chocolate to melt slowly on the tongue. Be aware of the tastes, how it feels in the mouth, its texture (smooth, gritty, fatty) and how the aromas/flavors develop and change in the mouth/nose as time passes.

Green & Black's® products can be found at a variety of grocery stores, natural and specialty food stores, as well as at Whole Foods, Target and online at Amazon.com.

Below is a list of some of the retailers that carry our products:

D’Agostino
Demoulas
Duane Reade
Fred Meyer
Giant Carlisle
Giant Eagle
Giant MD
Hy-Vee
King Soopers
QFC
Raleys
Ralphs
Safeway
Shaws
Stop & Shop
Target
Wegmans
Whole Foods Market
Wild Oats