The combination of Lot Eight Yuzu olive oil and sea salt to make this dark chocolate was the result of our oil maker dreaming of what the taste and texture of dark chocolate might be when combined with Yuzu. Would the chocolate absorb the taste of the yuzu in an attempt to assert its dominance, or would the Yuzu strike its Samurai sword to cut the chocolate to its knees before that happened. To our surprise, and delight, something very different happened, a citrussy embracing of chocolate as the dark chocolate did the gentlemanly thing and allowed the Yuzu to present itself to the palate before stepping forward with its velvety texture. The sea salt is the conduit between the yuzu and the dark chocolate. You’d know if it was missing. Fortunately for anyone about to bite into this chocolate, we have taken care of the sea salt requirements so you have no worries encountering a chocolate of two halves.

A little about our journey into chocolates…

As foodies we are constantly seeking our next olive oil adventure, and the idea of combining cacao with premium olive oils was born after a tasting of chocolates containing oils, just not olive oil and especially, not premium olive oil. With the desire to taste chocolate made with our own oils, and to experience the sensation of the velvety texture that oils help create. we set forth in 2024 to find local chocolatiers keen to explore and deliver this delicious chocolate. The result is a perfect marriage of flavour and texture. The brains and the taste buds at Lot Eight and the iconic, multi award-winning Baron Hasselhoff’s chocolate emporium have come together to create this delicious treat for chocolate lovers.