It all started back in London in 1991 when Craig Sams, founder of Whole Earth - the pioneering organic food company - was sent a sample of dark 70% chocolate made from organic cocoa beans. His wife, environment columnist for The Times and confirmed chocoholic, Josephine Fairley, found the half eaten bar on Craig's desk and sampled some for herself. The intense flavor was unique and unlike anything she had tasted before. Jo was convinced other chocolate lovers would appreciate it in the same way she had and they set about making the world's first organic chocolate. The final product was a high-quality, bittersweet dark chocolate bar, packed with 70% cocoa solids - enough to make chocolate fans sit up and take notice.
Their Green and Black's Organic Hot Chocolate is made with Fairtrade fine flavored cocoa beans, the same as those used to make their chocolate. Their cocoa powder has a complex flavor and is alkalized or "Dutched" to emphasize the robust chocolately notes. Ideal for enjoying with hot milk as a soothing night time drink.