Sunday, April 14, 2024

Dandelion Hawai'i Mililani 2020 Harvest 70% cacao

There are a range of fruit notes noticeable with this bar, ranging from pineapple to plum. The texture is buttery and there's a hint of spiciness. The bitterness is moderate and the aftertaste is smooth. 9.2

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Dandelion Belize Maya Mountain 2022 Harvest 70% cacao

On initial taste there is a bitter edge which lingers in the mouth. This leads to a roasted profile, akin to burnt sugar. Alongside this is an earthy taste suggesting a mushroom flavor. The aftertaste is extended due to the enhanced bitterness. 6.8

This origin from Dandelion continues to get low scores from ChocoCheck. Previous ratings for earlier harvests:

Dandelion Belize Maya Mountain (2017) 70% cacao rated 6.7

Dandelion Belize Maya Mountain (2014) 70% cacao rated 7.7