Oliver Kita Fine Confections creates gorgeous, handmade artisan chocolate in the Hudson Valley, using only the finest quality chocolates and unique flavor complements.

Kita is an extraordinary chocolatier committed to producing small-batch artisan confections made from responsibly sourced organic and fair trade chocolate.

The 16-Piece Studio Collection is a brilliant example of the diversity and unusual flavors Kita marries with chocolate.

Included in this collection are a variety of bon bons including Shiki Matcha Crunch (green tea infused ganache with croquant crunch), Caramel du Sel (pink Hawaiian sea salt accents with fresh butter caramel), Scarlet Caramel (strawberry and caramel), Palet d'Opium (seductive blood orange, lapsang and spice) and Cognac Creme Brulee (amber, caramel, cardamom and vanilla).

All of Kita's creations are positively exquisite (the Palet d'Opium being among my favorites), but what's even more impressive is his commitment to premium fair traded, organic and green chocolates.

$40 from Oliver Kita Fine Confections