Twenty-Four Blackbirds Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 75% cacao

This bar is a dense chocolate, likely due to its higher than average cacao content. After some melting in the mouth, side flavors emerge. A mix of dried cherry and caramel are suggested at this stage. The aftertaste is flat and somewhat bland, leaving some puckeryness. 7.1

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Firetree Madagascar Sambirano Valley 84% cacao

The high cacao content of this bar results in a dense composition which is slow to dissolve on tasting. The bitterness is not extreme, but is sufficiently strong to challenge side flavors. Those flavors are faintly fruity with a dominant toasted residue. Aftertaste is lengthy and fairly bitter. 7.0

Ingredients: Cocoa mass, unrefined sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin

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White Label Bolivia Tranquilidad 72% cacao

The introductory taste of the bar is a smooth chocolate. The side flavors are hazelnut with a hint of toffee. The aftertaste is gentle and sweet. 9.2

Tasting this bar shortly after the Letterpress Tranquilidad bar allows for a comparison. Both bars have a gentle taste profile, not harsh or bitter. The couple of percent additional cacao in this White Label bar does not change this aspect.