2 pieces
Charles Chocolates
I had one Meyer Lemon Yankee, and one Meyer Lemon Marzipan (2 pcs total)
1) Meyer Lemon Yankee - Very Good - everyone else could taste lemon in the dark chocolate ganache/filling; I could not. This is too bad, because I tend to enjoy lemon and dark chocolate flavors together.
2) Meyer Lemon Marzipan - Very Good+ - I could definitely taste the lemon in this one, and I like their version of marzipan - less sweet, more almonds.
Wt: ~ .8 oz.
Calories: ~145 calories
Cost: ~$2.70 for 2 pcs.
Purchased from: Charles Chocolates (HQ) in Emeryville, CA
I visited the Charles Chocolates factory, and enjoyed looking through the glass at their operation. It's not a full factory tour in the sense that you're within touching distance of any chocolate in different rooms/stages, but you do get to see most all of their operation and machinery from the viewing area/chocolate bar. They also do tea and chocolate pairings once a month; I hope to attend one of these in the future. Below is some information from their web site on where they are located for those interested in paying them a visit. (Tour is free; tour and tasting is $10.)
Charles Chocolates Store & Chocolate Bar
6529 Hollis St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.652.4412 x311
Description
Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, we will offer a guided factory tour of our production facility. You'll be able to watch as our chocolatiers are in full production in our kitchen, observe various chocolates being made, and learn how hand-crafted, artisan chocolates and confections are made at Charles Chocolates. The tour will end with an interactive question and answer session.You may make a reservation online via Brown Paper Tickets until 2 hours prior to the tour.
