Chocolate and Love Filthy Rich 71% cocoa

Basic cocoa flavors predominate. Some coffee and nut flavor elements surface briefly. There is a moderate level of bitterness, with a steady aftertaste. 7.1

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Momotombo Nicaragua Ocsuro 70% cacao

Robust chocolate, with moss and wood notes. A mild level of bitterness and a nice aftertaste. 7.8

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A colleague brought this bar back from her recent trip to Nicaragua as part of the "Surf for Life" program.

Solstice Peru San Martin 70% cocoa

Flavorful, with cherry and liquorice aspects. Smooth aftertaste and low bitterness. Nicely done. 8.0

Videri Ecuador 75% cocoa

Not a gentle chocolate. It is bitter and has a slightly metallic edge. Other flavors could be present, but cannot surface. 6.7

Dandelion Belize Maya Mountain 70% cacao

Fairly bitter, but full of flavor. The bitterness shows up most in the aftertaste, which borders on the metallic. The flavor has cherry and citrus components. Overall, an interesting mix with something for everyone. 7.7