Catrografie's Valentine Box

Cartografie: Love, Chocolate and Ethics for Valentine’s Day

Sudi Pigott, 08.02.2022

Want to do something good for Valentine’s? Then have some chocolate! Our author pays a visit to an unusual chocolatier who puts equal effort into sustainability and taste. Meet Cartografie Chocolates!

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Is chocolate the perfect token of love to keep romance sparky? As a self-avowed chocolate connoisseur/snob I certainly think so. Neither am I alone: an impressive 38% of the UK population bought chocolates for last Valentine’s Day according to a major credit card company’s research. Millennials apparently spend the most on Valentine’s. However, it has to be the right chocolate to hit the spot. What I am after is a blend of terroir, taste, ethical and sustainable criteria and design too – after all, we do eat with our eyes, especially when it comes to indulgent treats.

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