Our Story, Mission & Values
Lucid Chocolatier aims to provide a selection of quality chocolate bars that exceed the standard for artisan chocolates in New Zealand, created with the utmost respect for the heritage of the cocoa, production techniques, and the environment of our beautiful country.
At Lucid Chocolatier our core value is the careful consideration of all aspects of chocolate production. This begins with the cacao beans, which we make sure are sourced from farms that are organic and operate in harmony with the surrounding environment, while also ensuring the care and well-being of their workers. We also consider the local terroir of each bean, to ensure that our small range can deliver a large variety of exotic flavours.
Once the beans arrive in our kitchen, we prepare them in line with traditional French techniques to ensure that the quality found within the beans is expressed to their fullest extent, resulting in an array of textures, flavours and aromas. Any additional ingredients used also need to be of the finest quality and organic (where available/practical).
Finally we aim to leave as little environmental footprint as possible, and this is why we have ensured that our exterior box is recyclable. We also dispose of our organic waste in a responsible manner by composting it for use in the Lucid orchard. This way you can enjoy our chocolate secure in the knowledge that every care has been taken to create a quality product that doesn’t harm our earth.