This is the Ultimate guide to Buying delicious Chocolate Gourmet Truffles online. 

As a discriminating Chocolate lover myself I understand what it is like to spend time searching the ends of the Earth Looking for the BEST most delicious truffles.  Especially when you want to impress someone special in your life.  Nothing conveys your sentiments more than a box of luxurious truffles.

First,  decide how much you are willing to spend on these edibles.  Price is often a factor for either the quality or how many truffles you will buy within your budget.  Typically online these range from $10/pound (wholesale in large quantities)  to over $10 each, depending on the quantity you are buying.

Next you may want to consider the type and/or flavor that will be most appealing to you or your recipient.  Dark Chocolate is often a great choice.  Most truffles are made with dark chocolate and heavy cream mixed into a Ganache. Some gourmet Truffles have an additional flavoring such as an essence or a flavoured liqueur. Others are rolled in a powder such as Cocoa powder, chopped nuts or powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon.

Next,  consider the country of origin for your treats.  One of the finest Chocolate Truffles in the world are from Belgian Chocolatiers. Belgium is truly world famous for it’s confections. Their secret is the ratio they use which is usually 2 parts Fine Chocolate and 1 part heavy cream.  American truffles are made with slightly different ingredients like butterfat and coconut oil. They are also shaped somewhat different, like a half of a ball or egg. Often American versions are slightly harder as well.  There are also different types made by the Swiss, Canadians and in other countries in Europe.  My Favorite is the Belgian varieties. 
Dark chocolate is now considered to be good for your health in moderation. Cocoa in Chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanols and catechin. and these have many health benefits such as lowering blood pressure. Dark Chocolate has also been documented to improve your concentration. Dark Chocolate is also known to raise the serotonin levels in the Brain. Serotonin is known as the feel good hormone.
Chocolate Gourmet Truffles can be purchased from Chocolatiers such as Godiva, Lindt, and Truffle Junkies. They are also available from some of the mainstream sites like Sam’s Club and walmart.com.

These scrumptious treasures really do make the perfect gift for anyone. The only gift they really need. Here are a few final ideas as you search online for your perfect gift of love:

Pairing Chocolate with other favorite flavors is very popular with the Great Chocolatiers. Consider coffee filled or cherry filled delights. There are also espresso merlot or a chocolate raspberry cabernet which are wine inspired favors

One of my favorite ideas ever was using a Gift Certificate from Gadiva, good for the local mall and pairing it with a small assortment of the most exquisite sweets. Then wrapping them up in a small yet beautiful heart shaped box and giving it to my valentine for saint Valentine’s day. That way together we were able to select our favorite truffle from the small assortment and after choosing the favorite from the bunch, we went to the local mall for a bigger box filled which just these favorites.