Already the Aztecs knew that chocolate possessed "powers" to make them feel great in various way. It is told that Montezuma, the last Aztec Emperor, drank chocolate 50 times a day to boost his virility before visiting his harem. Even Casanova consumed chocolate before visiting his ladies, and centuries ago, chocolate was banned from monasteries and convents, fearing it would otherwise increase the longing for physical contact amongst the monks and nuns.

It will surprise you that science has yet to give us a clear answer on whether chocolate is an aphrodisiac or not. A known fact is that chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA). Not only is PEA present in your brain naturally when you are experiencing pleasure, it also is chemically similar to amphetamine, which has been shown to create feelings of attraction and excitement - just like those butterflies when you are in love! In addition, chocolate contains serotonin, which is linked to feelings of elation and happiness.

In conclusion we can probably say that chocolate has aphrodisiac-like effects. Now, if chocolate itself can do all that, what do you think a chocri Valentine's Day chocolate gift can do - something made uniquely for her, with her favorite sweets and her name on it? After all, the most potent aphrodisiac available is the mind.

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Typically, that's what we would say, too!

Valentine's Day is about showing that you care about the other person, and a gift shows caring not with its price tag but because it is something that you know this person would like. A thoughtful gift, that shows that you put yourself in the other's shoes, means so much more than something that just costs a lot and happens to be what everyone else buys.

It's not about checking off the box "VDay gift", it's about saying "I'm glad you are in my life, just the way you are."

A thoughtful gift can even be a few post-its inscribed with little "vouchers" - for massages, for emptying out the dishwasher, for walking the dog. Or, of course, a thoughtful gift would be a chocolate bar with all the favorite toppings of your sweetheart, with a name you have us print on the packaging that contains an 'insider message'.

Our chocolate bars are handmade with the finest, fair trade, and organic chocolate from Belgium, and delight is guaranteed. Most importantly though, seeing the thought that went into picking the toppings and coming up with a funny or beautiful and fitting name means so much more!

For inspiration, check out the bars bloggers made as part of our blograce in this post. These are pretty much chocolate bars for friends, and the creators designed bars based on what the recipient likes (to cook with).

What would your Valentine want?