Dark chocolate evokes feeling for a reason. The depth, the richness, the delicate snap of a square—it isn't only food. For many, it's a quiet sort of love, a moment, a feeling.
A poem from a longtime Santa Barbara Chocolate admirer we got recently perfectly captures this feeling. Written with heart and a touch of whimsy, a love letter to dark chocolate.
My Dark Chocolate Love
Your dark Caribbean history,
Gives quite an air of mystery.
You taste of tropical breezes,
And everything about you pleases.
You have a sweet bouquet,
I want you every day.
Your rich, delicious flavor
Always finds my favor.
Cocoa, my only treasure,
You give me such sensual pleasure,
A myriad of delights,
With every lovely bite.
The way you explode on my tongue,
I’ve reached the topmost rung,
The ladder to Heaven above,
To my eternal chocolate love.
What Dark Chocolate Means to Us
This poem, though short, says what so many feel. Dark chocolate isn’t just a product—it’s something people turn to when words fall short. It’s celebration. It’s comfort. It’s a gift you give someone when you want to say something meaningful.
At Santa Barbara Chocolate, we hear stories like this often. People don’t just enjoy chocolate—they connect with it. Maybe it’s because cacao has been part of human culture for centuries. It has history. It has character.
The first line of the poem—“your dark Caribbean history”—isn’t just poetic license. Many of our cocoa beans come from regions rich in volcanic soil and tropical climates. These natural conditions help shape the flavor profile: bold, layered, sometimes fruity, sometimes earthy.
Why It Lingers on the Tongue and in Memory
When people talk about chocolate being more than a snack, this is what they mean. Unwrapping a bar, breaking a square, catching that first scent of cocoa—it becomes a small ritual. It quiets the mind. It brings you back to the moment.
The poem’s mention of a “sweet bouquet” and “myriad of delights” echoes something chocolate lovers already know: the flavor changes as you taste it. First a little bitterness, then sweetness, then sometimes a trace of spice, fruit, or even a floral note. That complexity keeps people coming back.
And it’s not just in our heads. Science backs up the feeling. Dark chocolate contains natural compounds that can influence mood, which may be why people describe it as comforting or even romantic.
Our Chocolate, Your Stories
Santa Barbara Chocolate’s own dark chocolate carries these same traits. Sourced from carefully selected cacao-rich regions, our 72% dark chocolate and couverture blends aim to bring out the deep flavor our customers love. Every batch is made with attention to quality and detail—so whether you’re baking, gifting, or just taking a break, the chocolate feels personal.
We love hearing how our products are used: in wedding favors, birthday cakes, morning lattes, or after-dinner rituals. And yes, sometimes in poetry too.
The Connection Goes Deeper
There’s a line in the poem—“the ladder to Heaven above”—that sounds dramatic at first. But when you think about how something as small as a piece of dark chocolate can brighten a moment, it makes sense.
Chocolate connects people. It’s been part of traditions for centuries. It finds its way into holidays, into quiet afternoons, into late-night talks and early morning starts. It’s that little square in your bag, that bar on your shelf, always ready when needed.
And maybe that’s why a poem like this one feels so honest. It’s not just about taste. It’s about how something so simple can hold so much feeling.
Dark chocolate might not be a person, but for many of us, it’s a familiar presence. It’s memory. It’s comfort. It’s joy.
If you’ve ever felt that connection, you’re not alone. We’re right there with you, bar in hand.
