After its release in January 2013, the original Der Schokoladentester took the chocolate world by storm, selling its entire first edition in less than two months.

The new book, “Chocolate - The Reference Standard,” will be the most comprehensive guide ever to the world of chocolate.

Expanding on the wildly popular original, the new 2015 edition of the book will feature:

· Georg's personal reviews of over 4000 chocolates from 550 brands that come from 70 countries;

· Detailed information about the world’s different cacao varieties and their unique flavor profiles;

· Insider information about chocolate brands, manufacturers, and techniques;

· A narrative history of chocolate from the Olmecs to the present;

· Detailed information about the chocolate producing countries of the world and the different techniques used to process cacao at its source;

· Guest chapters from experts on chocolate and wine pairing and chocolate and whiskey pairing;

· A look inside the important work of the Heirloom Cacao Preservation project.