Eating this chocolate is like taking a shot of espresso -- it grabs you and makes you pay attention. There is some coffee notes, but a good deal of nuttiness is present. While certainly bitter, it is not the dominant experience, which is bold, rich chocolate. 6
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Kim's Chocolates Cachet Uganda 80% cocoa
Eating this chocolate is like taking a shot of espresso -- it grabs you and makes you pay attention. There is some coffee notes, but a good deal of nuttiness is present. While certainly bitter, it is not the dominant experience, which is bold, rich chocolate. 6
From the label:
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"Forastero beans from Uganda are renowned for their classic cocoa flavour and low acidity. The high cocoa content of this rich, dark origin chocolate provides a supreme cocoa taste with hints of earthiness, mushrooms and a subtle smoky flavour."