Monday, September 26, 2022

Letterpress Bolivia Tranquilidad 70% cacao

This bar has a creamy, sweet texture. There is a touch of maple in the flavor. The aftertaste is brief and gentle. 9.5

The label explains that Tranquilidad is a "Designated Heirloom Cacao" by the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund. It is a quite flavorful bar, and the creamy sweetness provides the tranquility implied by its name.

Friday, September 16, 2022

57 Chocolate Ghana 73% cacao

The initial taste of this bar is a robust bitterness which leads to a light toast taste and some spice cake nuance. The bitterness results in a lengthy aftertaste, with some of the spiciness staying for the journey. 8.1

www.57chocolategh.com

This bar is made in Ghana. Definitely check out the website for the story of the two sisters who make this chocolate in Ghana. The name 57 Chocolate represents the year of independence of Ghana.

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Markham&Fitz India Anamalai 80% cacao

High cacao content leads to robust bitterness, which is very well experienced with this bar. The flavors that push through include smokiness and spice cake. Aftertaste is persistent and astringent. 7.0

The label for this bar has a lot going on: "R&G Really Good & Delicious" "Unlimited Fun" "Experimental Chocolate" On the back: "Live Experimentally" "It's M&F Good" "An exploratory journey into the science of chocolate" Great to see the makers putting some energy into their label!