History

Venezuela natives Michael and Richard Antonorsi come from a family of cacao growers, so it was only natural for them to take on the family business. After moving to California, the two brothers launched Chuao Chocolatier in 2002, naming it for their native country’s most famous chocolate-producing region. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill treat: Chuao has pioneered “fusion chocolate,” merging premium chocolate with unexpected ingredients. Today, Chuao Chocolatier makes everything from bonbons to chocolate seashells.

Philosophy

Taste real chocolate. Chuao Chocolatier prides itself on creating artisanal confections that blend Venezuelan-sourced cacao with unique spices and other natural ingredients. As if you needed an excuse to indulge your sweet tooth.

Birchbox Extra

We can’t get enough of unique, exciting flavors like Firecracker, laced with popping candy, and Spicy Maya, infused with cayenne pepper.