Dandelion Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 2018 Harvest 70% cacao

The taste is clean and somewhat sweet. The flavor starts with a fruit profile with some plum and berry. The bitterness is moderate to low, resulting in a short aftertaste. 9.1

I have previously tasted Dandelion Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 70% cacao which was the 2014 harvest from that plantation. I rated it lower than this bar, which is quite good. Reaching back even further in 2012 I reviewed Dandelion Tanzania 70% cocoa for which the plantation origin was not identified. 

That review had a comment that the label said, "Recently, we discovered a few extra kilos of beans and our friend Adam of Fog City News asked us to make a limited run." At the end of 2021 Adam closed Fog City News, leaving one less option for purchasing craft chocolate. But with its growth as a company, Dandelion no longer needs encouragement to make Tanzanian chocolate.

Moka Origins Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 72% cacao

This a smooth taste experience with plum flavor at the front, with a hint of molasses in the back. The aftertaste gradually tapers off with the plummy flavor persisting. 9.6

I have previously review a Moka Origins bar: Moka Origins Ghana Suhum 72% cacao As with that bar, this one has many details inside the label on the origin of the cacao which is used. To learn more about the origin of this bar's cacao, you can visit: Tanzania, Kokoa Kamili

I also liked the mold used for this bar, which has a simple but practical design.

White Label Jamaica Bachelor's Hall 72% cacao

The first impression from tasting this bar is a buttery texture with a caramel taste. In the background is a hint of honey and orange blossom, a gentle floral dimension. The bitterness is minimal and the aftertaste is brief. 9.3

$18 / 2.3 oz (65g)

Trader Joe's Uganda 85% cacao

The high cacao percentage of this bar results in a dry, somewhat astringent taste.  However the bitterness is moderate and leads to an earthy flavor, somewhat like straw. There is also a hint of spice cake in the mix. The aftertaste is short and dry. 6.8

Michel Cluizel Madagascar Plantation Mangaro 71% cacao

This bar has both a fruit taste and a buttery toffee taste. The fruit has some cherry notes, but the primary experience is of dried fruit, reminiscent of golden raisins. The aftertaste is mildly bitter and persistent. 8.7

I am reminded of the Michel Cluizel store I visited in 2019. Quite a boutique!

First day in Paris, and I find myself in front of @MichelCluizelFR at Madeleine. They have a small chocolate wall (right side of second photo). pic.twitter.com/BpmP7ynAti

— Steve Nahm (@SteveNahm) September 16, 2019

Seahorse Tanznia Koka Kamili 80% cacao

As with many bars originating from Tanzania, this bar has a fruit flavor which is noticed on first tasting. The fruit taste leans towards cherry and perhaps citrus. There is also a buttery texture with mild bitterness. For an 80% cacao bar the modest bitterness is unexpected, and the resulting aftertaste is gentle and short. 8.7

All of the photos on ChocoCheck are taken of the bars I have tasted. The photo for this bar may be the first which shows a torn label -- sorry! If I have the opportunity to obtain another bar I will take a better photo and re-post it here.

Trader Joe's 80% cacao

This bar has a heavily roasted taste, with smoke and charcoal. This taste drives a strong bitterness that continues through to the aftertaste. 7.0

Ingredients: cacao mass, sugar

I have not reviewed a Trader's Joe bar for some time as most have vanilla as an ingredient. Good to see another bar with just cacao and sugar.