Great British Tours: Chocolate Walking Tour

Firstly, i would like to apologise for the lateness of this post. I was meant to post it last week but i ended up having to study so here i am. I went on a chocolate walking tour of London and despite being a Londoner since birth, i still found it to be a fascinating experience. The tour started at the Algerian Coffee Store in Soho and then went on to Hotel Chocolat, Paul A Young on Wardour Street, Freggo,Charbonnel Walker, British Tea Company near Regent Street and Fortnum and Masons. It was a fun experience and just for the sampling alone, it is heaven for any chocolate lover.

Paul A Young

Aztec Hot Chocolate at Paul A Young

From the moment you walk into Paul A Young, the gorgeous smell of chocolate cooking hits you. All the chocolate products sold in the store, are cooked fresh in the kitchen below the store and the smells permeate  your senses from the minute you walk. The first thing we tried was the Aztec Hot Chocolate which came with an assortment of spices, i chose cinnamon. It was such a creamy and rich texture and even with just a drop of cinnamon, the spice really gave a kick to the mixture. 

There was also an assortment of chocolate to buy and as part of the tour, we got given sea salted caramel chocolate which was delicious. You have not tasted chocolate until you taste this!

Freggo

We also got taken Freggo which is just off Regent Street and does the most amazing ice cream. We got to taste a variety but my ultimate favourite was Rasperry. The fact the ice cream was home made, did indeed make it very rich and full of flavour. I will definitely going back here on a much warmer day!

Dessert on display at Freggo

Prestat

We also got to go to Prestat which is housed in a very Victorian feeling Burlington Arcade. The chocolate was once used as rewards to the armed forces when they returned from war. We got to taste truffles which i didn't love i have to say, they were on the savoury side and bit too heavy for me to eat as a treat.

Easter chocolate on display at Prestat, instead of the egg, give them the hen!

Fortnum and Masons

I don't know what it is about Fortnum and Masons. The feeling of prestige as soon as you walk into the place and everything is displayed with such finesse and looks too precious to touch.

Beautiful handcrafted Easter egg

£650 Easter Egg at Charbonnell Walker!!