How should I store these truffles?

Keep them in a cool place but avoid refrigeration if possible, as extreme cold can dull the flavor and alter the texture. They're made with fresh cream and are best eaten within a few days of arrival.

What does hojicha taste like in chocolate?

Hojicha is a roasted green tea, so it brings toasted, slightly nutty, earthy notes rather than the grassy bitterness of unroasted green tea. In these truffles, it adds depth and warmth without overwhelming the chocolate.

Are these truffles very sweet?

They use seventy-percent cacao chocolate and fresh cream, so they're less sweet than milk chocolate truffles but richer and smoother than most dark chocolate ganache. The hojicha adds a savory balance.

Can I order just one flavor or do I need the trio?

You can order a single box of the hojicha variety, or choose the trio to receive one box each of the classic chocolate, hojicha, and Japanese citrus versions.

Kinu Chocolate: Hojicha

The 3-second version

High cream-to-chocolate ratio creates a melt-in-mouth ganache texture
Infused with roasted hojicha tea for earthy, toasted depth
Dusted in unroasted cocoa powder from the Dominican Republic
Short shelf life—best within days
Needs cool storage but not freezing
Delicate texture changes quickly

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Silky ganache truffles blended with roasted green tea from Japan

Most chocolate truffles use just enough cream to bind the ganache, which keeps them firm and shelf-stable but often leaves them waxy or dense. This version flips the ratio—cream becomes the dominant ingredient, and the chocolate folds into it rather than the other way around. The trade-off is a short window of peak texture, but what you get is a confection that dissolves rather than chews, with hojicha lending a subtle roasted-grain character that complements the cacao's brighter notes. It's worth it if you want something closer to fresh pastry than packaged candy, and if you're prepared to eat it quickly.

Good gift when

People who prefer delicate, fresh confections over shelf-stable sweets
Anyone who enjoys Japanese tea flavors in dessert
Chocolate lovers looking for melt-away texture instead of chew
Those willing to treat truffles as perishable and eat them promptly

Skip it if These are perishable and need to be eaten within a few days of arrival, so they won't work if you need something to keep for weeks or give at an uncertain date.

Specs

Chocolate Origin: Zorzal Comunitario, Dominican Republic
Cacao Percentage: 70%
Cream Source: Hokkaido, Japan
Tea Variety: Hojicha (roasted green tea)
Cocoa Powder: Unroasted, natural, from Zorzal Comunitario
Form: Pressed ganache cubes
Variants: Single box or trio (Classic, Hojicha, Japanese Citrus)

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Highly perishable—advise the recipient to enjoy within a few days of delivery.

The details

These truffles follow a Japanese confection tradition built on exceptional fresh cream and a high ratio of dairy to chocolate. The ganache inside uses cream from Hokkaido blended with seventy-percent cacao from the Dominican Republic, then infused with hojicha—the roasted green tea that brings toasted, earthy warmth without bitterness.

Once the ganache sets, it's pressed into dense cubes and rolled in unroasted cocoa powder. The result feels more like a chilled custard than a firm truffle center, melting quickly on the tongue into something closer to a sipping chocolate than a bite-sized confection. The hojicha lands gently, a background note that deepens rather than dominates the chocolate.

Because the cream content is so high, these are made to be eaten soon after arrival. They hold best when stored cool but not cold, and the texture changes noticeably after a few days. This is a snapshot confection, not a pantry staple—designed for immediate enjoyment rather than long shelf life.

Dandelion Chocolate

Kinu Chocolate: Hojicha

Dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic meets Hokkaido cream and toasted hojicha

$58–$168at dandelionchocolate.com

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The 3-second version

High cream-to-chocolate ratio creates a melt-in-mouth ganache texture
Infused with roasted hojicha tea for earthy, toasted depth
Dusted in unroasted cocoa powder from the Dominican Republic
Short shelf life—best within days
Needs cool storage but not freezing
Delicate texture changes quickly

Questions

How should I store these truffles?: Keep them in a cool place but avoid refrigeration if possible, as extreme cold can dull the flavor and alter the texture. They're made with fresh cream and are best eaten within a few days of arrival.
What does hojicha taste like in chocolate?: Hojicha is a roasted green tea, so it brings toasted, slightly nutty, earthy notes rather than the grassy bitterness of unroasted green tea. In these truffles, it adds depth and warmth without overwhelming the chocolate.
Are these truffles very sweet?: They use seventy-percent cacao chocolate and fresh cream, so they're less sweet than milk chocolate truffles but richer and smoother than most dark chocolate ganache. The hojicha adds a savory balance.
Can I order just one flavor or do I need the trio?: You can order a single box of the hojicha variety, or choose the trio to receive one box each of the classic chocolate, hojicha, and Japanese citrus versions.