What makes nama chocolate different from regular truffles?

Nama chocolate uses a much higher ratio of fresh cream to chocolate than conventional truffles, creating a softer, more perishable ganache that melts almost instantly on the tongue. Instead of being rolled into balls and coated, the ganache is pressed into a block and cut into squares, then dusted with cocoa powder. This style is more delicate and requires faster consumption than typical shelf-stable chocolates.

How should I store these truffles?

These truffles are best enjoyed soon after receiving them, as the high fresh cream content makes them more perishable than standard chocolates. Keep them in a cool place away from heat and sunlight, but eat them within a few days for the intended texture and flavor. They're designed for immediate indulgence rather than long-term storage.

What flavors are included in the trio?

The trio includes three boxes: Classic Chocolate, which showcases the pure 70% chocolate ganache; Hojicha, which incorporates roasted Japanese green tea; and Iyokan, which features Japanese citrus. All three use the same cream-forward ganache style with different flavor accents.

Is the cocoa powder coating bitter?

The cocoa powder is unroasted and natural, which gives it a more subtle, earthy bitterness compared to heavily processed cocoa. It's there to balance the sweetness of the cream-rich ganache rather than dominate the flavor. The bitterness is gentle and complements the chocolate rather than overwhelming it.

Kinu Chocolate: Classic Chocolate

The 3-second version

High cream-to-chocolate ratio creates melt-in-mouth ganache texture
70% single-origin chocolate from Dominican Republic's Zorzal Comunitario
Pressed and cut into cubes rather than rolled, dusted with unroasted cocoa
Best eaten quickly due to fresh cream content
Delicate texture sensitive to temperature changes

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Cream-Rich Japanese-Style Chocolate Truffles with 70% Single-Origin Ganache

Most truffles strike a balance between ganache and outer shell, with enough structure to survive shipping and sitting in a box. This version skips that compromise entirely, prioritizing texture over durability by using so much fresh cream that the ganache becomes the whole confection—no coating, no rolling, just pressed squares that dissolve almost instantly.

That approach makes sense if you care more about how chocolate feels in your mouth than how long it lasts in your pantry. The trade-off is a shorter window to enjoy them, but you get a texture that conventional truffles can't match without turning into a puddle.

Good gift when

Chocolate enthusiasts who prefer creamy texture over snap and chew
Anyone curious about Japanese confectionery styles beyond familiar sweets
People who appreciate single-origin cacao and regional ingredient sourcing
Hosts looking for a refined finish to a dinner party or tasting menu

Skip it if These are highly perishable and meant to be eaten soon after arrival, not stored for weeks or given as a shelf-stable gift that waits for the right occasion.

Specs

Chocolate Origin: Zorzal Comunitario, Dominican Republic
Cacao Percentage: 70%
Cream Source: Hokkaido, Japan
Cocoa Powder: Unroasted natural cocoa from Zorzal Comunitario
Style: Nama (Japanese fresh ganache confection)
Format: Pressed and cut pavé squares

What's included

Single box of Classic Chocolate pavé truffles (if Single variant selected)
Trio of three boxes: Classic Chocolate, Hojicha, and Iyokan (if Trio variant selected)

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Highly perishable; best given to someone who will eat them within a few days of receiving.

The details

These truffles follow the Japanese nama approach: a luxuriously high ratio of fresh cream folded into melted dark chocolate, creating a ganache so soft it must be pressed and cut into cubes rather than rolled. The texture lands somewhere between fudge and mousse, dissolving almost immediately on the tongue without the waxy resistance of typical chocolate centers.

The ganache uses 70% single-origin chocolate from Zorzal Comunitario in the Dominican Republic, combined with cream sourced from Hokkaido, Japan's northern dairy region. Once the mixture sets, it's sliced into uniform pavé squares and dusted with unroasted natural cocoa powder, also from Zorzal Comunitario, which adds a subtle bitterness that balances the cream's sweetness.

The Classic Chocolate version highlights the chocolate itself, showcasing the brownie-like depth and milk chocolate pudding character of the Zorzal bean, with gentle warmth and a trace of brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy. The higher cream content means these truffles are more perishable than conventional chocolates, best enjoyed quickly while the ganache retains its intended softness.

If you want variety, the trio bundles the Classic Chocolate with two other flavors developed in Tokyo: Hojicha, which adds roasted green tea, and Iyokan, which incorporates Japanese citrus. Each box contains the same cream-forward pavé style with different flavor accents layered into the ganache.

Dandelion Chocolate

Kinu Chocolate: Classic Chocolate

Silky pavé squares inspired by Tokyo's nama confections, made with Hokkaido cream and Dominican cacao

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The 3-second version

High cream-to-chocolate ratio creates melt-in-mouth ganache texture
70% single-origin chocolate from Dominican Republic's Zorzal Comunitario
Pressed and cut into cubes rather than rolled, dusted with unroasted cocoa
Best eaten quickly due to fresh cream content
Delicate texture sensitive to temperature changes

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What makes nama chocolate different from regular truffles?: Nama chocolate uses a much higher ratio of fresh cream to chocolate than conventional truffles, creating a softer, more perishable ganache that melts almost instantly on the tongue. Instead of being rolled into balls and coated, the ganache is pressed into a block and cut into squares, then dusted with cocoa powder. This style is more delicate and requires faster consumption than typical shelf-stable chocolates.
How should I store these truffles?: These truffles are best enjoyed soon after receiving them, as the high fresh cream content makes them more perishable than standard chocolates. Keep them in a cool place away from heat and sunlight, but eat them within a few days for the intended texture and flavor. They're designed for immediate indulgence rather than long-term storage.
What flavors are included in the trio?: The trio includes three boxes: Classic Chocolate, which showcases the pure 70% chocolate ganache; Hojicha, which incorporates roasted Japanese green tea; and Iyokan, which features Japanese citrus. All three use the same cream-forward ganache style with different flavor accents.
Is the cocoa powder coating bitter?: The cocoa powder is unroasted and natural, which gives it a more subtle, earthy bitterness compared to heavily processed cocoa. It's there to balance the sweetness of the cream-rich ganache rather than dominate the flavor. The bitterness is gentle and complements the chocolate rather than overwhelming it.