Milk Chocolate Lovers ~ Award-Winning & Single-Origin From Japanese Artisans + BONUS BAR V3

Milk chocolate gets underestimated. "Too sweet." "Too simple." "Not serious."

But in the hands of Japanese craft chocolate makers — known for precision, restraint, and obsessive attention to detail — milk chocolate becomes something else entirely.

This collection brings together award-winning, single-origin milk chocolate bars from two of my favorite Japanese chocolate makers, plus a bonus bar from my local chocolate maker, Woodblock in Portland, OR.

Why Japanese Milk Chocolate Is Different

Japanese makers approach milk chocolate with the same care usually reserved for fine dark chocolate:

• Thoughtful sourcing of cacao

• Precise roasting to preserve nuance

• Balanced sweetness (not sugar bombs)

• Creamy texture without heaviness

The result? Milk chocolate that feels composed, elegant, and surprisingly complex.

This isn’t candy aisle milk chocolate. This is milk chocolate for the grown adults.

What Makes This Set Special

Each bar is:

• Single-origin, meaning the cacao comes from one specific region

• Crafted in small batches

• Recognized with international awards

• Designed to highlight the character of the cacao — not hide it

You’ll experience how milk changes chocolate’s personality without erasing its origin. Softer edges, yes. But still expressive. Still intentional.

Who This Is For

• You love milk chocolate but want a better version

• You find most dark chocolate too intense

• You want to eat higher-quality chocolate without sacrificing comfort

• You’re curious what happens when serious chocolate makers work with milk

This set is a reminder that “milk chocolate lover” and “discerning palate” are not opposites.

What’s Included

Sweets Escalier 60% Ecuador Arriba Milk
(2024 Bronze Academy of Chocolate)
(2024 Silver World Intl Chocolate Awards)

Ingredients: cacao beans (Ecuador), cane sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter. Store at 18C to 20C. Refrigerate after opening. Manufactured in a facility that uses microwave ovens, peaches, and apples. (Double check translation if you have allergy concerns.)

Chocolaterie Camel 65% Columbia Arhuacos Dark Milk
(2024 Bronze World Intl Chocolate Awards)
(2024 Bronze Academy of Chocolate)
(2024 Bronze Asia-Pacific Intl Chocolate Awards)

Ingredients: cacao beans (Columbia), beet sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder. Manufactured in a facility that processes eggs, wheat, and sugar. (Check the translation if you have allergy concerns.) Product is slightly past "best before" date but is still safe and perfectly delicious to eat.

Chocolaterie Camel 62% India Dark Milk
(2024 Bronze Academy of Chocolate)
(2023 Bronze Academy of Chocolate)
(2023 Bronze Asia-Pacific Intl Chocolate Awards)

Ingredients: cacao beans (India), beet sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder. Manufactured in a facility that processes eggs, wheat, and sugar. (Check the translation if you have allergy concerns.) Product is slightly past "best before" date but is still safe and perfectly delicious to eat.

BONUS BAR: Woodblock 60% Dark Milk

A local favorite from Portland, OR, Woodblock Chocolate makes their dark milk bar in small batches with a blend of fine cacao. (Not single origin and was not submitted for awards.)

Why It Costs More Than Grocery Store Chocolate

These bars are:

• Made in small batches

• Sourced directly and transparently from cacao producers
  

• Often limited edition and rarely available outside their country of origin

You’re paying for quality, craftsmanship, and cacao that’s been treated with respect—from farm to bar. And the good news? You don’t need to eat much to be satisfied.

A Quick Note on Ingredients & Shipping

I source top-quality chocolate from around the world, many of which are limited release or difficult to find outside their home country. Please see individual packaging for ingredients and allergen information. (I've used Google translate, so double check the translation if you have ingredient concerns.)

Disclaimer: These are unopened products purchased directly from the manufacturers. While I store and ship chocolate at appropriate temperatures, I do not personally guarantee the quality of each individual bar. (I typically sample the chocolate before purchasing multiple bars).

I do everything I can to ensure your chocolate arrives in great condition. If you notice any whitish discoloration, this is sugar bloom, caused by temperature or humidity changes. It may affect texture but not flavor.

Due to the sensitive nature of chocolate, all sales are final and returns are not accepted.