Dandelion - Dark Chocolate - Hacienda Azul Costa Rica 70%

Story

A nice label is always a good start, but it’s what is inside that counts. No real surprises in regards to the appearance; it’s a deep shade of brown, the texture is a little sticky, decent snap. Dandelion does not add additional cocoa butter to their bars, but this bar is creamy feeling. Strong chocolatey base with notes of caramel, toggle and a bit of graham crackers. This will appeal to anyone who likes dark, earthy bread slathered in butter.

Awards

International Chocolate Awards, World 2018 - Bronze

Ingredients

Cacao Beans, Cane Sugar 

Weight: 56 g 

Maker Description

The beans for this bar come from Hacienda Azul, a single estate just north of Turrialba in central Costa Rica. The cacao trees on the estate grow in a diversified agroforestry system surrounded by jungle flora in a biodiverse habitat.