Puchero Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 85% cacao

Yes, the cacao content of this bar is high at 85%, but the bitterness and astringent taste dominates the experience. The flavors that come through are earthy, soil and straw. The aftertaste is lengthy and bitter. 6.5

The maker of this bar is located in Hornillo de Eresma, Spain. The bar's mold is a map with their Do It Right motto.

Seahorse India Anamalia Estate 70% cacao

This bar has a fruit forward taste, bright and sweet. Cherry, raspberry and plum fruit palette combines into the flavor burst. Aftertaste is mild and tapers quickly. 9.7

Lumineux Tanzania 75% cacao

This bar has an edge at the start with bitterness resulting from the higher cacao content I assume. This leads to a smoky, roasted flavor with some fig taste. Aftertaste is moderate, with the bitterness persisting to the end. 7.2

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