Chocolove Vintage 2004:  A line of single origin, vintage chocolate bars, each made from different beans and having a unique flavor profile. The current 2004 vintage of Chocolatour boasts origins from Sao Tome (Bittersweet Bar with 70 percent cocoa content), Grenada (Semisweet Bar with 60 percent cocoa content) and Java (Milk Bar with 33 percent cocoa content). Eating a Chocolatour is an experience like tasting a bottle of fine wine. You can choose a specific terroir and vintage and if you taste carefully, you’ll be able to taste something of the country and the weather. Because Chocolatour is made from single origin cocoa beans and weather affects the quality of the cocoa bean from year to year, Chocolatour will be made exclusively from origins and vintages that have high quality cocoa beans. Consequently, Chocolatour is made in limited productions and some origins may be available only once in a few years. Retail: $3.40/single bar, $18.95/6 bars, $35.90/12 bars. www.chocolove.com/chocolatour2.htm

Recchiuti Confections Hot Chocolate:  Dark Chocolate Pistoles (mini round pellet-like disks) great for both styles of hot chocolate: European style made with hot water and a dollop of whipped cream or American style made with milk. 12 ounces sells for $20. www.recchiuti.com

Sans Souci Confections Truffamels:  A cross between a truffle and a caramel. A luscious salt butter caramel dipped in milk or dark chocolate, and rolled in crushed roasted peanuts or toasted coconut.  Available in 12-piece box, $23 and 24-piece box, $36. www.sanssouciconfections.net

Bissinger's Spa Chocolates:  Bissinger's has been making fine chocolates for over 300 years.  Their new Spa Chocolates consist of a seven-piece collection of handcrafted chocolates made with healthier ingredients, including blueberries, nuts and apricots, all dipped in dark chocolate or sugar-free milk chocolate. Savor one piece a day, for a week’s worth of enjoyment and possible health benefits. Includes Sugar Free Walnut Bear Claws on Tuesdays and Dark Chocolate-Dipped Apricots on Sunday. Available in Week 1 or Week 2 varieties. One box of seven pieces sells for $15.95. www.bissingers.com

The Chocolate Shot:  Designed for mixing and dispensing an espresso-like European “shot” of drinking chocolate, a liquid dessert perfect for sipping and dipping. Shots, prepared on an espresso-like machine, can be served as a dessert or aperitif, mixed with coffee or alcoholic beverages or mixed with ice cream. A circulating liquid storage dispenser stirs and tempers the chocolate. Machine retails for around $595; a 6-liter case of liquid chocolate sells for $69. www.buffetenhancements.com

SerendipiTea — A line of chocolate teas:

• ChocolaTea– chocolate, black tea
• Chocolate A-Peel– chocolate, orange, black tea
• Slim Mint– chocolate, vanilla, rooibos, mint, black tea
• Buccaneer– chocolate, coconut, vanilla, rooibos, black tea
• Currantly Cordial– chocolate, black currant, black tea

Retail price for 1-ounce tin is $4.50; a 4-ounce box ranges from $10 to $12. www.serendipitea.com

For more information about the New York Chocolate Show visit www.chocolateshow.com

Phil Lempert is food editor of the “Today” show. He welcomes questions and comments, which can be sent to or by using the mail box below. For more about the latest trends on the supermarket shelves, visit Phil’s Web site at http://www.supermarketguru.com/.

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