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Coutts Woman Loves... Easter


1. Prestat Easter egg, £22

Prestat, chocolatiers to Her Majesty the Queen, not only have this year’s grandest range of Easter eggs but all of them are handmade in England. From the fun and distinctive packaging designed by the renowned artist and illustrator Kitty Arden, right down to the sumptuous selection of chocolates nestling inside, Easter has never been so exquisitely English. Available in milk chocolate, ginger, dark chocolate and Marc de Champagne. 

Object of Design, Artisan du Chocolat, Selfridges, from £8
2. Object of Design, Artisan du Chocolat, Selfridges, from £8

Famous for making chocolate to an artisan scale, Artisan du Chocolat’s Easter range doesn’t disappoint. The elegant Jasperware egg takes inspiration from the famous blue and white Wedgwood ceramics, and is filled with mini couture milk and dark chocolate eggs. Or if you’re looking for something quirky, how about the salt shaker egg, which dispatches mini salt and pepper flavoured chocolates. Visit Artisan du Chocolat’s Selfridges concession during Easter, where special brightly coloured giant chocolate eggs will be on display, measuring more than 1m in height and weighing 30kg each.
Divine milk chocolate Easter egg with six Marc de Champagne truffles, £9.99
3. Divine milk chocolate Easter egg with six Marc de Champagne truffles, £9.99

Divine Chocolate, the Fairtrade company co-owned by cocoa farmers, has created the ideal chocolate treat which is both delicious and ethically produced. The milk chocolate Easter egg, which comes with six hand finished milk chocolate Marc de Champagne Truffles, is Fairtrade certified, and made using the finest cocoa beans and cocoa butter from farmers in Ghana who belong to the Kuapo Kokoo co-operative. Farmers own a 45 per cent stake in Divine Chocolate, and receive a share of the profits and contribute to the running of the company. Definitely one chocolate egg with ethical credentials you can trust. Available from the online Divine Chocolate store or from Oxfam shops nationwide.
Beaded egg, Godiva, £30
4. Beaded egg, Godiva, £30

The latest creation from Belgian chocolatier Godiva is a limited edition egg, hand-decorated with hundreds of colourful sequins and beads. Inside is an assortment of 15 delectable little Easter eggs in dark, milk and white chocolate. Also from Godiva’s Easter collection are the ultimate in chocolate indulgence, the nougatine eggs. The melt-in-your-mouth nougatine egg no 5 (£130) can be custom filled with a selection of chocolates, including an assortment of mini chicks in dark, milk and white chocolate, and bite size eggs foil wrapped in festive colours.
Amedei chocolate drops, Harrods, £12.95
5. Amedei chocolate drops, Harrods, £12.95

Perfect for the sophisticated food-lover, Amedei’s ‘gocce’ or drops are little pearls of milk, white and dark chocolate, which can be eaten or used in cooking. The individual drop format makes melting easy, and each stylish yellow tube comes with tempting Italian recipe ideas like chocolate and hazelnut biscuits and chocolate and vanilla ice cream cake. Famous for its award-winning chocolate, Amedei was founded by an Italian brother-and-sister duo, and is now available in Harrods’ luxurious chocolate room.
The eggsibitionist, Hotel Chocolat, £20
6. The eggsibitionist, Hotel Chocolat, £20

Hotel Chocolat’s ‘extra thick’ Easter eggs will be sure to delight any chocoholic, and with a huge range to choose from there is definitely something to suit every personality. If you’re looking to impress, why not try the iconic eggsibitionist milk chocolate egg, which is filled with luxurious soft-centred mini eggs. Or how about the ‘you crack me up’ egg (£20) filled with Easter shapes and smiley faces – perfect for children.
La poule aux oeufs d’or, Galler, £19.95
7. La poule aux oeufs d’or, Galler, £19.95

Galler was recently given the Belgian Royal seal of approval, proving the chocolates taste good. The Art Deco hen complete with golden Easter eggs is a replica of a 1925 art piece, and is made from 70 per cent cocoa, while the milk chocolate golden eggs consist of a crisp biscuit hazelnut praline. And now the luxury Belgian brand is available online, you can have the yummy treats delivered straight to your door.
Guylian luxury egg, £9.99
8. Guylian luxury egg, £9.99

This is the perfect indulgent treat to show someone you care. The luxury egg is deliciously creamy and is accompanied by a trio of Guylian boxed chocolates, including the iconic Seashells. Available from all major retailers.
La Maison du Chocolat, from £8 - £90
9. La Maison du Chocolat, from £8 - £90

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a gorgeous Easter egg from French chocolatiers La Maison du Chocolat. This year the collection will transport you on the incredible journey of the Easter egg, where a blossoming cocoa flower becomes an exquisite Easter classic. Each piece of La Maison du Chocolat’s Easter collection is delicately moulded to guarantee a taste sensation.
Heart shape basket filled with chocolate eggs, Daylesford Organic, £24.95
10. Heart shape basket filled with chocolate eggs, Daylesford Organic, £24.95

There are plenty of Easter treats available at Daylesford Organic, including a beautiful heart-shape basket filled with chocolate eggs and treats. It’s the perfect gift for all to share – and once the Easter Bunny has hidden all the treats, children can hunt for the eggs with the basket. For those with a sophisticated tooth try Daylesford’s dark chocolate egg with truffles or the granola egg.

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