10th Annual Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, the Best Hot Chocolate, and the Best Drinking Chocolate of the Year

10th Annual Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, the Best Hot Chocolate, and the Best Drinking Chocolate of the Year

10th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 10th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon results for the 10th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The chocolate awards Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.   SOOTHING AND DELICIOUS   https://youtube.com/shorts/ugrfpblwEsw?si=HYZqkjEpFuedxjzF 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS   BEST TEXTURE 5.0 STARS Delysia Chocolatier Gilded Brewing Drinking Chocolate with Espresso 4.5 STARS Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate Ambrosia Hot Chocolate Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate Ambrosia Salted Caramel Chocolate 4.0 STARS Delysia Chocolatier Lavender Drinking Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier Pumpkin Spice Drinking Chocolate Panache Chocolatier Aztec Gold Panache Chocolatier Colombian Drinking Chocolate Creamed Honey Co Bee10 Cocoa original Panache Chocolatier Berry Bramble 3.5 STARS LOCOCO Company, hot cocoa - original spice Creamed Honey Co Bee10 Cocoa Malt Creamed Honey Co Bee10 Cocoa Creme de menthe MOCO Peppermint Hot Chocolate Godavari Chocolate BonFiction Drinking Chocolate MOCO Banana Hot Chocolate 3.0 STARS MOCO Mexican Hot Chocolate Cacaolab Corporation Limited Cacao Tea BEST...
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Awards for Best Caramels of 2022 Announced by the International Chocolate Salon

Awards for Best Caramels of 2022 Announced by the International Chocolate Salon

We are proud to present the results of the 2022 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD Kokak Chocolates Tropical Caramel Chocolate Truffle Collection SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Deconstructed Sweets: Cheesecake, Toffee, Spiced Muffin, Spiced Dulce de Leche BRONZE Sonoma Chocolatiers Tea Time Caramel/truffle HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolates Chocolate Blood Orange Caramel Delysia Chocolatier Cookie Dough Chocolate Truffles Dolce Lusso Confections Honey & Cardamom Caramel Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel CocoTutti Chocolates Cappuccino Espresso Hazelnut Caramel SILVER Kokak Chocolates...
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2021 Awards for Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2021 Awards for Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2021 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates. ***NOTE: This was a unique year, in that many awards from live events were not issued, as COVID postponed many live Chocolate Salon events where awards would be earned. As such, this year's list is primarily comprised of high-ranking awards from various chocolate category competitions in which shipped submissions are judged. This...
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The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD Hot Chocolat Vanilla Bean Caramel with Spicy Pecans SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Miss Betsy Baetz Chocolates Raspberry-Rose BRONZE Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses Whiskey in Caramel Baetz Chocolates Black Magic Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Carame SILVER Sweet Jules Gifts Farm Apple Spice Caramel Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel Dolce Lusso Confections Pecan Duet Caramel Jonboy caramels Absinthe with Black Salt Caramels CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses...
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Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Closes November 17th

Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Closes November 17th

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through November 17th for 2020 Best Drinking Chocolate & Hot Cocoa Awards Competition. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) SUBMISSION RULES Submissions are sent for a tasting panel of 10 judges. Registration must be complete by the deadline, and physical entries shipped to the Organizers in San Francisco by the final receipt date (address information is included in registration confirmation) Chocolatier and Confectioner event attendance is NOT required to participate in the above Juried Awards Competition.  Chocolatiers and Confectioners do NOT need to be physically located in a region to enter an awards competition.   SUBMIT HOT CHOCOLATE ENTRIES Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: November 17, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: November 20, 2020 : REGISTER HERE ...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD DAGOBA Organic Chocolate 37% CACAO GINGER LIME MILK CHOCOLATE BAR SILVER Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Tropical chocolate bark: dark chocolate blended with almonds, tropical fruit, citrus zest, spices, and hibiscus leaves Ticket Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt Best Taste GOLD Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar SILVER The Oakland Chocolate...
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Finalists for Caramel Awards Announced for 2017

Finalists for Caramel Awards Announced for 2017

We are proud to present the results of the 2017 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2017 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD GerDan Chocolates Rhubarb & Ginger SILVER Serena Lissy Chocolate The TropikaSWEET55 Caramel with Muscovado Sugar, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar BRONZE CocoVaa Chocolatier Morello Cherry CaramelGem Chocolates Rosemary-Olive Oil Caramel with Sea SaltSolasta Chocolate Blue Box Set Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Dallas Caramel Company Lemon Meringue Caramel SILVER Gem Chocolates Toasted Black Sesame CaramelSWEET55 Caramel with Muscovado Sugar, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar BRONZE Chuao Chocolatier...
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