More and more skilled chefs, bakers, and chocolatiers are getting into the edible business, infusing a stunning range of delicious foods with cannabis, as is the case here with Zuma Chocolates’ lovingly crafted truffles from chef Sam Christopher. An award winning expert in chocolates and desserts, Sam brings 20 years of experience to creating the recipes for Zuma Chocolates in his quest to make a higher plane of edible.
The boxed set of infused chocolates we received to review contained an assortment of three different flavors among five total pieces. Each edible had its own personality and taste profile, leaving patients with plenty of tempting variety in their medicating choices.
Coconut White Chocolate with Brownie Chunks: This first truffle of the set contains a creamy white chocolate filling, enhanced with shredded coconut. The brownie chunk is totally unexpected when you bite into one and shows Zuma’s playfulness in flavors and textures when crafting these edibles.
Peanut Butter and Pecan Pie: A golden dusting across the outer milk chocolate invites you to indulge in this rich and buttery treat. Velvety in the mouth and nutty against the tongue, it pairs very well with either a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, both of which play off the fluffy peanut butter flavor.
Orange Passion Fruit Chocolate Martini Bon Bon: A refreshingly citrus flavor exists under this galaxy patinaed bon bon. When you first bite into the edible, the outer dark chocolate and inner fruit filling intermingle in a burst of flavor, while the more subtle flavors like the orange vodka continue to fuse well into the aftertaste, making this our favorite flavor in the box.
Each artisanal truffle contains 20 mg of THC, a bit strong for some beginners, but a good start for more seasoned patients. These chocolates are as decadent a way to medicate as I’ve experienced. The melt in the mouth texture encourages a faster uptake and leaves the flavors to mingle along your tastebuds. I was torn with every bite between the desire to savor each truffle and the desire to devour them all. In the end, I split the box among 3 uneven servings, for a mild, relaxing high each time.
Whether purchased as a gift, for yourself, or to share with a loved one, these artisan cannabis infused chocolates are a beautiful way to treat someone important to you to a day of wellbeing, even if that person is just yourself.
Visit the Zuma Chocolates website for more information.
