In fact, there is no real best chocolate, only what you love and what you don’t love. Everyone's taste is different, so it's hard to tell. I personally think that the best chocolate is the one you make yourself and give to your loved ones. Chocolate that condenses your heart.
Here is a chocolate that many people talk about.
Godiva originated in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded by chocolatier Joseph Draps and named after the legendary and noble Lady Godiva. It has a history of more than 75 years.
It is said that around 1040, Earl Leofric the Dane, who ruled the city of Coventry, decided to impose heavy taxes on the people to support the army in war, making the people's lives miserable. Seeing the suffering of the people, the count's kind and beautiful wife, Lady Godiva, decided to plead with the count to reduce taxes and reduce the people's burden. Count Leofric was furious, thinking that it was embarrassing for Lady Godiva to beg so hard for these cry-loving pariahs. Lady Godiva replied that the count would find how honorable these people were. They decided to make a bet - Lady Godiva would ride naked through the streets of the city, with only her long hair covering her body. If all the people stayed indoors and did not peek at Lady Godiva, the Earl would announce a tax cut. The next morning, Mrs. Godiva mounted her horse and walked towards the city. All the people in Coventry City honestly stayed out of their houses so that the great benefactor would not be humiliated. Afterwards, Count Leofric kept his promise and announced a city-wide tax reduction. This is the famous legend of Lady Godiva. To this day, Lady Godiva's portrait is included in numerous European artworks, including tapestries, paintings, sculptures and literary works in her honor.
It’s no surprise that Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., the creator of the world’s most exquisite handmade chocolates, originated in Brussels, Belgium. Since ancient times, Belgium has preserved the tradition of pursuing perfection, which has been passed down from generation to generation, from the oil paintings of the famous painter Rubens and Gothic architecture to the finely crafted lace, dazzlingly colored crystals and delicious delicacies that will tempt you to try. All are the best of the best.
In order to continue this tradition, the Draps family brought Godiva chocolate to Belgium in 1926. Later, Mr. Joseph Draps opened his first chocolate shop on a cobbled street in Grande Place, and used "Godiva" as the name of the family chocolate. Mr. Joseph Draps improved the secret recipe for making rich chocolate to create a unique and smooth texture for chocolate. With his extraordinary powers of observation, Mr. Joseph Draps set the specifications for the exquisite European shell-shaped design and unique packaging of Godiva's innovative series.
Over the years, Godiva has been meticulous in meeting traditional specifications and implementing Mr. Joseph Draps' secret recipes. Adhering to the tradition and spirit of Mr. Joseph Draps, Godiva chocolate has become the best of the best in the dessert world. Godiva's pursuit of quality is also meticulous. The European-style gold gift boxes and hand-decorated festive packaging make people fall in love at first sight. The unique design has also won Godiva a reputation from all walks of life.
Since entering the U.S. market in 1966, Godiva has been a leader in high-quality sweets. Godiva has opened more than 200 specialty stores in major cities in the United States, and has more than 1,000 retail points in many high-end department stores and specialty stores.
From New York to Paris, and from Paris to Tokyo, Godiva brings Belgium's most outstanding products to all over the world.