Dark chocolate mint is one of my all-time favorite combinations, and is to me the culmination of man's historical fascination with mint. Dark chocolate bars and squares, with mint filling or mint infused with the chocolate, are produced by many different manufacturers.
Some History
Originally native to the Mediterranian and western Asia, mint has been known and used for medicinal purposes, and for its wonderful breath freshening qualities, for thousands of years. It is referenced in the Bible, and in Greek mythology. Mint flavorings are made from highly concentrated mint oil, usually made from peppermint, spearment, or from the many various other forms.
When the Spanish first brought dark chocolate to Europe, they experimented with many addtional flavorings for sweatening the chocolate. Mint was one of these sweateners. In the mid-19th century, when solid dark chocolates were first being manufactured, mint flavored chocolates were included.
But it wasn't until the 20th century that dark chocolate with mint became really popular. In the US, it may have been the Junior Mint, introduced in 1949, that popularized the dark chocolate and mint combination.
There are now two basic types of dark chocolate with mint products: those with a mint filling, and those with infused mint or with mint bits.
My all time favorite is the After Eight. I was introduced to the After Eight when I lived in England in the early 1970s as a kid. If I had to live off of only one dark chocolate for the rest of my life, it would be the After Eight.
Dark Chocolates With Mint Filling
Here is the After Eight, plus a set of other great dark chocolates with mint filling.
Dark Chocolate With Infused Mint or Mint Bits
Dark chocolate with the mint flavoring infused within the chocolate itself, or with mint bits mixed into the chocolate, are generally in the form of bars. Here are some great ones.
Dark Chocolate With Mint Filling
After Eight
A smooth minty cream engufled in a rich dark chocolate. Each piece is individually wrapped.
7.5 oz box, 12
box case $51.57
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Ashers Large Dark Chocolate Mint Patties
A smooth minty cream encased in a rich dark chocolate -
guaranteed to melt in your mouth!
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Sugar Free Dark Mint Patties
Refreshing peppermint covered with a delicious, rich, sugar free dark chocolate.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Godiva Dark Chocolate Mint Pearls
Little confections of dark chocolate and mint perfection. Packaged in take-me-with-you tins so that you never have to leave your Godiva far behind. Take yours everywhere, but be prepared to share.
1.5 oz
mini-tins, 18 tin pack, $74.95
Shipping:
Ships to US addresses.
Hot
Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited
shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint
Dark Chocolate with White Mint Filling prestige bars have a tantalizingly refreshing mint filling surrounded by intense dark chocolate.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with White Mint Filling
Dark Chocolate with White Mint Filling SQUARES™ deliver the perfect balance of intense Ghirardelli dark chocolate and a silky smooth white mint center.
1.3 oz squares,
18 square case $20.29
0.45 oz squares,
120 square case $56.84
0.45 oz squares
in 5.32 oz bag, 12 bag case $60.63
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Dove Dark Chocolate Sugar Free Mint Creme
Rich sugar free Dove Dark Chocolates with the subtlety of a refreshing mint center!
3.4
oz bags, 6 bag pack, $15.99
Shipping: Ships to many international locations.
Dark Chocolate With Infused Mint or Mint Bits
Divine Mint Dark Chocolate Bar
Rich smooth Fairtrade 70% dark chocolate of top quality Ghanaian cocoa content with the inspired addition of mint crisp - little crispy pieces made with natural peppermint oil. The perfect after dinner treat to share with friends or keep for yourself!
100 g (3.5 oz) bar £1.49, 10 bar case £11.50
Shipping: Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.
Organica Swiss Dark Chocolate and Mint Crisp
This luxuriously Organic, Fairtrade 72% dark Swiss chocolate bar is a decadent treat – added mint crisps make this a refreshing and cool choice!
100 g (3.5 oz) bar £2.09, 12 bar case £23.83
Shipping: Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.
Traidcraft Swiss Dark Chocolate with Peppermint Crisp
Crunchy peppermint crystals made with natural flavors and Filipino cane sugar are encased in Organic, Fairtrade dark chocolate with a minimum 58% cocoa content.
100 g (3.5 oz) bar £2.30, 10 bar case £19.00
Shipping: Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.
Knipschildt Chocolatier Dark Chocolate Mint Chocopologie
The Chocopologie bar is made from a 64% Costa Rican Trinitario single bean dark chocolate with a delicate smoky bouquet and is infused with blended mint for a calming chocolate experience.
Shipping: Ships to many locations in North and South America, and Europe, plus Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Special arrangements for other destinations may be possible.
Dolfin Dark Chocolate with Mint
52% Belgian dark chocolate with mint leaves
2 oz (70 g) (5 bar pack) $16.95
Shipping: Ships to US and Canada. Warm Weather: Ships with mandatory warm weather packaging during Summer months, recommend warm weather packaging if destination is over 74º F during other months. Restricted shipping days.
Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Mint
This Organic, Fairtrade dark chocolate Mint bar is made from the finest cocoa from Bolivia and Paraguay, and manufactured by master chocolatiers in Switzerland.
3.5 oz (100
g) 12 bar case $41.93
Shipping: Ships to US addresses.
Dagoba Mint
59% Organic dark chocolate blended with Washington state peppermint and a hint of rosemary to create a Mint chocolate with more depth and complexity than the usual chocolate/mint combination.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses.
Ghirardelli Mint Bliss
60% Dark Chocolate infused with peppermint.
3.5 oz bars, 12
bar case $32.45
4.87 oz bag of
squares, 8 bag case $41.82
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Lindt Excellence Intense Mint
The ultimate blend of finest dark chocolate infused with mint for an intense chocolate experience.
1.76 oz bar, 12
bar case $41.89
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Lake Champlain Dark Chocolate Mint Crunch
A wonderful combination of peppermint and 54% Belgian dark chocolate that is simply irresistible. The sweetness, the crunch -- no wonder it's an old-fashioned favorite.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Valor Dark Chocolate with Mint
70% dark chocolate from Ghana, Panama, and Ecuador is exotically combined with the flavor of fresh piperita mint.
3.5 oz bar, 17
bar case $57.89
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Endangered Species Rainforest Dark Chocolate and Deep Forest Mint
72% Belgian dark chocolate infused with mint.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses.
