New ZealandBean-to-Bar
Lucid Chocolatier
20 bars 4.5 from 4 ratings
Lucid Chocolatier is a New Zealand bean-to-bar maker dedicated to the craft of small-batch chocolate, highlighting distinct direct trade origins.
Where to buy
Maker's shop
Shop at Lucid ChocolatierThe maker's own online shop.
About
Lucid Chocolatier
Based in New Zealand, Lucid Chocolatier operates as a dedicated bean-to-bar maker. By controlling the production process from the raw cacao bean to the finished bar, the company maintains a clear vision of how their specific style of chocolate comes to life. Their identity is rooted in the meticulous transformation of high quality cacao into thoughtful, intentional chocolate experiences.
The sensory profile of Lucid Chocolatier is defined by their small-batch approach, which allows for a high degree of precision in flavor development. By focusing on the unique nuances of each origin, they create bars that invite exploration of the diverse notes hidden within the cacao. Their process emphasizes the structural integrity of the chocolate, resulting in a finish that balances texture with the natural aromatics of the bean.
Ethics form a core pillar of the maker's philosophy, specifically through their focus on direct trade sourcing. By establishing transparent relationships, they ensure a closer connection to the farmers and regions that provide their cacao. This commitment to origin integrity is reflected in their practice of highlighting the source of every bar, ensuring that the labor and land behind the harvest remain central to the final product.
Shops that carry Lucid Chocolatier
8 shops on Chof carry Lucid Chocolatier. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
Visit a shop
Order online
- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandLucid Chocolatier at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesLucid Chocolatier at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countriesLucid Chocolatier at Bar & Cocoa Order on barandcocoa.com
- Cocoa WildsOnline shop in New Zealand · ships within New Zealand
- Frances NationOnline shop in New Zealand
20 bars on Chof
Bars by Lucid Chocolatier
Lucid Chocolatier
Bellavista 76% Dark
76%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Blonde 34% White
34%whitePeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Chuncho 72% Dark
72%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Chuncho 86% Dark
86%darkPeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Coconut & Lime 48%
48%milkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
D6 72% Dark
72%darkIndonesia
Lucid Chocolatier
Lucid Labs CAFÉ 62% Coffee Infusion
62%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Maranon 100%
100%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Marañón 72%
72%darkPeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Mulberry
54%milkPeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Muscat 78%
78%darkPeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Pistachio
72%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Piura White 82% Dark
82%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Platanal Bajo 72%
72%darkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Port 68% Dark
68%darkPeru
3 awards
Lucid Chocolatier
Sakura 40% White
40%whitePeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Sheep Milk 64% Dark Milk
64%milkPeru
Lucid Chocolatier
Sourdough 52% Dark Milk
52%milkPeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Tonka 48% Milk
48%milkPeru
1 award
Lucid Chocolatier
Yuzu 72% Dark
72%darkPeru
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Lucid Chocolatier bars with awards
11 award results for 9 bars, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
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Origins Lucid Chocolatier works with
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Frequently Asked
About Lucid Chocolatier
Which country is Lucid Chocolatier chocolate from?
Lucid Chocolatier is a chocolate maker based in New Zealand.
What kind of chocolate maker is Lucid Chocolatier?
Lucid Chocolatier is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Lucid Chocolatier bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 20 chocolate bars from Lucid Chocolatier, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Lucid Chocolatier won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 11 award results for 9 Lucid Chocolatier bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2026: International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Gold 2026 for Chuncho 86% Dark.
How are Lucid Chocolatier bars rated by Chof users?
On average, Lucid Chocolatier bars are rated 4.5 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
Which cocoa origins does Lucid Chocolatier use most?
Lucid Chocolatier works most often with cacao from Peru (19 bars on Chof). Lucid Chocolatier also makes bars with cacao from Indonesia.
Where can I buy Lucid Chocolatier chocolate?
Lucid Chocolatier sells directly through their website at https://lucidchocolatier.nz. Chof lists 8 shops that carry their bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Bean Bar You in Australia and Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom. To track your tastings and find more bars like Lucid Chocolatier, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Lucid Chocolatier?
Visit Lucid Chocolatier directly at https://lucidchocolatier.nz, or browse every Lucid Chocolatier bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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