tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186846835313240312024-03-19T05:23:37.821-07:00One Golden TicketA blog about artisan dark chocolate and our experiences as we taste and review high quality dark chocolate bars from all over the world. This blog was inspired by winning a golden ticket from <a href="http://www.chocolopolis.com/">Chocolopolis</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.comBlogger478125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-48029286810513844072016-04-29T15:00:00.000-07:002016-05-12T16:13:49.477-07:00Review: Meadowlands Wild Harvest Bolivia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 6.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/">Meadowlands</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/bolivia"><b>Wild Harvest<br />Bolivia</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Bolivia</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>71g ~ 2.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$9.50</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-dark brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1015<br />
Bracken</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast, floral (lavender, jasmine), fruit, earth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>earth, spice (anise), fruit (date), sesame, roast (smoke, tea), nut, tannin, sweet</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>tannin, somewhat acidic</b></td></tr>
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This is the fourth Meadowlands unflavored single origin chocolate bar we've reviewed. You can read reviews of their other three bars here: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2016/01/review-meadowlands-dominican-republic.html">Dominican Republic</a>, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2016/02/review-meadowlands-peru.html">Peru</a>, and <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2016/04/review-meadowlands-venezuela.html">Venezuela</a>.<br />
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As with the others, the only ingredients in Wild Harvest Bolivia were 70% cacao beans and 30% cane sugar.<br />
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Inside a pink paper sleeve, the 2.5 ounce Bolivia bar came wrapped in gold foil-sided waxed paper. It was scored into 24 pieces.<br />
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The surface of the chocolate was smooth, with an uneven sheen and tiny bubbles in some corners. Its color was a medium-dark brown Bracken (PANTONE 19-1015). The bar had a hard snap.<br />
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The aroma was strongly floral, with scents of both lavender and jasmine. I also smelled roast, fruit, and earth.<br />
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After an initial earthy and tannin start to the taste, spices came forth, with a particularly strong anise flavor. Several other flavors developed as well: fruit, primarily date, sesame, roast with smoke and tea, and some nuttiness. It also tasted sweet and the tannin was evident throughout.<br />
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Meadowlands described Venezuela as "hints of lavender, toasted sesame & dates".<br />
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Wild Harvest Bolivia had a smooth melt, with a bit of fudginess. The chocolate flavor lasted 35 to 40 seconds after the chocolate was gone, giving a length on the far end of medium. The finish was tannin and somewhat acidic.<br />
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/bolivia">$9.50 directly from Meadowlands</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chocolate.org/products/five-pack-of-2-12-oz-bars/">$45.00 for five-pack from Chocolate.org</a>Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-57043090290742424102016-04-28T18:00:00.000-07:002016-04-29T13:22:34.872-07:00Sale: 20% off at NewLeaf<a href="http://newleafchocolates.com/products">NewLeaf Chocolates</a> is having a 20% off sale on everything in their online store. NewLeaf carries Amano, Amedei, Blanxart, Domori, Grenada, Kallari, Madecasse, Omnom, Original Beans, Pacari, Pralus, Taza, Theo, and Zotter.<br />
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The sale is "while supplies last" through June 4th, so shop early for a better selection.<br />
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Use coupon code <b>SPRING20</b> during checkout.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-21636864115648557942016-04-27T08:00:00.000-07:002016-04-29T13:22:57.510-07:00Sale: 20% off TazaTaza is having a <a href="https://www.tazachocolate.com/collections/bars">20% off sale</a> on all of their origin bars (Belize 77%, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-taza-stone-ground-87.html">Bolivia 87%</a>, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-taza-stone-ground-80.html">Dominican Republic 80%</a>, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-taza-stone-ground-70.html">Dominican Republic 70%</a>, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-taza-stone-ground-60.html">Dominican Republic 60%</a>, and Haiti 84%) through May 6th at 3 p.m. ET. Free shipping is also available in April for orders of $75 or more.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-90334765953013061042016-04-06T12:00:00.000-07:002016-05-12T15:58:11.734-07:00Review: Meadowlands Venezuela<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 5.5</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/">Meadowlands</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/large-venezuela-2-5-oz-meadowlands-chocolate-bar"><b>Venezuela</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Venezuela</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>71g ~ 2.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$9.50</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1015<br />
Bracken</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, scuffing, bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (coffee), earth, fruit (prune)</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>roast (coffee, cocoa), earth, fruit (raisin, plum, berry), peanut, sweet, bitter, slightly chalky</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>bitter, slightly acidic</b></td></tr>
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Meadowlands makes four unflavored single origin chocolate bars: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2016/04/review-meadowlands-wild-harvest-bolivia.html">Bolivia</a>, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2016/01/review-meadowlands-dominican-republic.html">Dominican Republic</a>, <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2016/02/review-meadowlands-peru.html">Peru</a>, and Venezuela. All of them are made from only cacao beans and cane sugar.<br />
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Venezuela came wrapped in gold foil-sided waxed paper inside a purple paper sleeve. The 2.5 ounce bar contained 70% cocoa solids and had a best before date of April 4, 2016.<br />
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The bar was scored into 24 pieces. The surface was smooth, but had an uneven sheen, scuffing, and some bubbles. The chocolate had a medium brown Bracken (PANTONE 19-1015) color. The bar had a hard snap.<br />
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Fruit, mostly smelling of prune, a coffee roast, and earth were the strongest scents I noticed in the aroma.<br />
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The taste began with an earthy coffee and cocoa roast, and then fruit flavors of raisin, plum, and berry came forth. Peanut grew dominant and was present most of the time. The taste was also sweet, bitter, and slightly chalky at the end.<br />
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Meadowlands described Venezuela as "nutty overtones, hints of raisin and dried cranberry".<br />
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The chocolate had a smooth melt. The length was medium, with the chocolate flavor lasting about 25 to 30 seconds after the chocolate was gone. The final aftertaste was bitter and slightly acidic.<br />
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/large-venezuela-2-5-oz-meadowlands-chocolate-bar">$9.50 directly from Meadowlands</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chocolate.org/products/five-pack-of-2-12-oz-bars/">$45.00 for five-pack from Chocolate.org</a>Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-58090654754779512552016-02-25T16:00:00.000-08:002016-04-06T16:24:55.004-07:00Review: Meadowlands Peru<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 6.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/">Meadowlands</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/large-peru-2-5-oz-meadowlands-chocolate-bar"><b>Peru</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Peru</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>71g ~ 2.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$9.50</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-dark brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1012<br />
Dark Brown</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, scuffing, adhered bits</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>floral, fruit (citrus), earth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>floral, earth, roast (cocoa, malt), fruit, sweet (caramel), nut, coconut, chalky</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>less smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>tannin, somewhat chalky, somewhat acidic</b></td></tr>
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Even though their bars are not certified, Minnesota maker Meadowlands uses organic and fair trade cacao. They craft their pure chocolate bars from only cacao beans and cane sugar.<br />
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Wrapped with gold foil-sided waxed paper inside a paper sleeve, the 2.5 ounce Peru bar contained 70% cacao beans and 30% cane sugar.<br />
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The bar was scored into 24 pieces. The surface was smooth, but had an uneven sheen, scuffing, a small dent, and a few adhered bits.<br />
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The color of the chocolate was a medium-dark brown Dark Brown (PANTONE 19-1012). The snap was hard.<br />
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The aroma contained floral, fruit, and earth scents. I smelled some citrus among the fruit scents.<br />
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An initial floral, fruity, earthy taste became sweet with honey and caramel. Roast flavors of cocoa and malt grew stronger, and revealed additional nut and coconut flavors. The taste was somewhat chalky.<br />
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Meadowlands described the chocolate as "light & delicate, hints of peach & coconut". I didn't notice the peach flavor.<br />
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The melt was less smooth, and with one taste I noticed a bit of graininess. The chocolate flavor lasted about 30 to 40 seconds after the chocolate was gone, giving a medium length. The final aftertaste was tannin, somewhat chalky, and somewhat acidic.<br />
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/large-peru-2-5-oz-meadowlands-chocolate-bar">$9.50 directly from Meadowlands</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chocolate.org/products/five-pack-of-2-12-oz-bars/">$45.00 for five-pack from Chocolate.org</a>Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-22970866728049016392016-01-17T22:00:00.000-08:002016-01-18T07:45:47.315-08:00Good Food Awards for Chocolate 2016The <a href="http://www.goodfoodawards.org/">Good Food Awards</a> published their <a href="http://www.goodfoodawards.org/2016-winners/">winners for 2015</a>. The following unflavored bars won awards in the chocolate category:<br />
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Brasstown Ecuador 75%<br />
Dick Taylor Bolivia Alto Beni 70%<br />
Escazú Piura Blanco, Peru 70%<br />
Fruition Bolivian Wild Harvest 74%<br />
Just Good Madagascar 70%<br />
Lonohana Estate Kanahiku 70%<br />
Ritual Mid-Mountain Blend<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/08/review-ritual-belize.html">Ritual Belize 75%</a><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/08/review-rogue-jamaica.html">Rogue Jamaica</a><br />
Rogue Tranquilidad
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-27374741848412377732016-01-09T23:00:00.000-08:002016-02-25T16:22:20.230-08:00Review: Meadowlands Dominican Republic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 6.5</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/">Meadowlands</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/large-dominican-republic-2-5-oz-meadowlands-chocolate-bar"><b>Dominican Republic</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Dominican Republic</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>71g ~ 2.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$9.50</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1012<br />
Dark Brown</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, scuffing, adhered bits, bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast, fruit (berry), earth (must)</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>earth (soil), fruit (blueberry, citrus, date), roast (burnt), nut, spice, sweet (molasses), tannin, bitter</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth (fudgy)</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>long</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>tannin, somewhat acidic</b></td></tr>
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Clyo Howard and Beryl Wells Hamilton having been crafting bean to bar chocolate as Meadowlands in the city of the same name in Minnesota since 2013. All of their chocolate is made with organic, fair trade cacao beans that are grown sustainably and harvested ethically.<br />
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Along with all of their other unflavored 70% single origin chocolates, the Dominican Republic bar was made from nothing other than 70% cacao beans and 30% cane sugar. The bar was not certified organic or fair trade.<br />
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The 2.5 ounce bar came wrapped in gold foil-sided waxed paper inside a paper sleeve. It was scored into 24 pieces.<br />
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The surface of the chocolate was smooth, but had an uneven sheen, scuffing, a few adhered bits, and some very tiny bubbles in the corners of the pieces.<br />
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Dominican Republic had a medium brown Dark Brown (PANTONE 19-1012) color. The bar had a medium hard snap.<br />
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Scents of roast, fruit, and earth were present. The fruit scent included berry and the earthiness smelled musty.<br />
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The taste began with a earthy soil flavor until the fruit, roast, nut, and spice came forth. I tasted fruit flavors of blueberry, citrus, and date. The roast seemed slightly burnt. A molasses sweetness was evident. The taste was also tannin and bitter.<br />
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The melt was smooth, but quite fudgy. The length was long, with the chocolate flavor lasting 50-55 seconds after the chocolate was gone. The finish was tannin and somewhat acidic.<br />
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I liked the interesting combination of flavors, but found the fudgy melt undesirable. Overall, it was a solid chocolate among single origin Dominican Republic bars.<br />
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="https://www.meadowlandschocolate.com/products/large-dominican-republic-2-5-oz-meadowlands-chocolate-bar">$9.50 directly from Meadowlands</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chocolate.org/products/five-pack-of-2-12-oz-bars/">$45.00 for five-pack from Chocolate.org</a>Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-46258337692683889512015-12-03T00:00:00.000-08:002015-12-03T07:06:13.218-08:00Sale: 20% off FrescoThrough December 10th, <a href="http://frescochocolate.com/">Fresco</a> is having a 20% off sale <a href="http://frescochocolate.com/collections/all">sitewide</a> if you purchase at least $50.<br />
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Enter <b>SANTA</b> in the "Discount" field during checkout and click the Apply button to receive the 20% discount.<br />
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Free shipping for orders of at least $50 for delivery to the United States. International shipping is available.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-75881149535717571362015-11-30T04:13:00.000-08:002015-11-30T21:39:31.467-08:00Sale: 25% off Raaka<a href="http://www.raakachocolate.com/">Raaka</a> is running a 25% off <a href="http://www.raakachocolate.com/collections/bars">sitewide</a> Cyber Monday sale today.<br />
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Enter <b>CHOCO25</b> in the "Discount" field during checkout and click the Apply button to receive the 25% discount.<br />
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A fantastic deal is to choose a mixed case of a dozen bars of your choice (to receive 25% case discount) and then apply CHOCO25 for additional 25% discount. You get 12 bars for only $52.46!<br />
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Free shipping for delivery to the United States with orders over $50 ($5.80 otherwise). International shipping is $20.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-4712525222567807272015-11-29T06:00:00.000-08:002015-11-29T09:09:00.567-08:00Sale: 20% off Taza<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/11/maker-profile-taza-chocolate.html">Taza</a> is running their annual Cyber Monday sale with 20% off everything in their <a href="http://www.tazachocolate.com/collections">online store</a> today and tomorrow.<br />
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Enter <b>CYBER20</b> in the "Gift card or discount code" field during checkout and click the Apply button to apply the 20% discount.<br />
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Now is the time to take advantage of Taza's best deal of the year. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, November 30th.<br />
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Unfortunately, Taza no longer ships outside the United States. Additional shipping information can be found <a href="http://www.tazachocolate.com/pages/shipping-info">here</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-63607304138342332262015-11-19T16:32:00.001-08:002015-11-19T16:32:43.072-08:00Review: Ethereal Madagascar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 6.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.etherealconfections.com/">Ethereal</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><b><a href="http://www.etherealconfections.com/single-origin-madagascar.html">Madagascar</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Madagascar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>64g ~ 2.3oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>80%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td><b>cocoa butter</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$7.50</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1431<br />
Fudgesickle</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, adhered bits, bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>earth (hay), roast (smoke), fruit (raisin, coconut), spice</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>fruit (citrus, plum, lime, blueberry), earth, roast (cocoa, smoke), sweet, tannin</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>less smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>short</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>somewhat acidic, somewhat tannin</b></td></tr>
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Mary and Sara Ervin have been crafting hand-made organic chocolate confections and bean to bar chocolate in Woodstock, Illinois, as Ethereal Confections since 2011.<br />
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Ethereal's Madagascar chocolate bar was made from all organic ingredients: cacao beans, cane sugar, and cocoa butter. Cocoa solids (cacao beans and cocoa butter) made up 80%, with the remaining 20% being cane sugar.<br />
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Inside a thick paper wrap that was sealed with the label, the 2.25 ounce bar came wrapped in pink colored foil . The label also adhered to the foil wrapping along the bottom edge, which made removing the chocolate without breaking the bar a bit challenging. The best before date was September 28, 2017.<br />
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The bar was scored into 24 pieces. The chocolate had a smooth surface, with an uneven sheen, some adhered bits, and a few bubbles. The underside was shaped with a thin protruding edge. The chocolate had a medium brown Fudgesickle (PANTONE 19-1431) color.<br />
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Madagascar had a medium hard snap. The aroma revealed scents of earth, and hay in particular, a smoky roast, fruit, and spice. The fruit scent included raisin and coconut.<br />
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The chocolate tasted primarily of fruit, with flavors of citrus, plum, lime and blueberry. In addition, I tasted earth, a cocoa and smoky roast, and sweetness. Some tannin was also present.<br />
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The melt had a less smooth texture, but no graininess. The chocolate flavor lasted about 15 to 20 seconds after the chocolate was gone, giving a short length. The finish was somewhat acidic and somewhat tannin.<br />
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Overall, a good chocolate with delicious fruit flavors. For me, the texture needs improvement, but if you enjoy Madagascar interpretations with this flavor profile, give this chocolate a try.<br />
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.etherealconfections.com/single-origin-madagascar.html">$7.50 directly from Ethereal</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chocolate.org/products/madagascar-single-origin-bar/">$7.50 from Chocolate.org</a><br />
<a href="https://www.chocosphere.com/default/ethr-madagascar-bar.html">$7.50 from Chocosphere</a>Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-80016900264637190632015-11-04T12:00:00.000-08:002015-11-04T12:24:10.499-08:00Review: Dandelion Butuo, Liberia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 6.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/11/maker-profile-dandelion-chocolate.html">Dandelion</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><b><a href="http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/store/products/butuo-liberia-70/">Butuo, Liberia</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Liberia</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td><b>2014</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>56g ~ 2.0oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$10.00</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-dark brown</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, imprints</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>earth, roast, spice</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>earth, roast (smoke, cocoa), fruit (fig), spice (cinnamon), sweet (caramel), bitter</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>short</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>bitter, somewhat acidic, slightly ashy</b></td></tr>
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/store/products/butuo-liberia-70/">$10.00 directly from Dandelion</a> (sold out)<br />
<a href="http://themeadow.com/products/dandelion-liberia">$13.00 from The Meadow</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-58099796038565811172015-11-02T13:00:00.000-08:002015-11-03T08:19:08.747-08:00Review: Bar au Chocolat Sambirano Valley, Madagascar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 7.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/">Bar au Chocolat</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/products/madagascar"><b>Sambirano Valley, Madagascar</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Madagascar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td><b>Trinitario</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>65g ~ 2.3oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$12.00</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1431<br />
Fudgesickle</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, scuffing, adhered bits</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (cocoa), fruit (citrus, cherry), earth (grass)</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>fruit (citrus, grapefruit, cherry), earth (burlap), sweet (caramel), roast (cocoa), sour</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>somewhat tannin, slightly acidic</b></td></tr>
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/products/madagascar">$12.00 directly from Bar au Chocolat</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-41319257336206868252015-10-31T20:00:00.000-07:002015-11-01T11:23:37.171-08:00Review: Ritual Madagascar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 7.5</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/02/maker-profile-ritual-chocolate.html">Ritual</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><b><a href="http://www.ritualchocolate.com/shop/8j72yk4yyc8n5g5yz1bppkq6zykhj0">Madagascar</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Madagascar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td><b>Somia</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>43g ~ 1.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>75%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$6.75</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1431<br />
Fudgesickle</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, somewhat glossy</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>fruit (citrus, berry), earth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>earth, fruit (citrus, grapefruit), nut (walnut), roast (tea), sweet (brown sugar), acidic</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>more smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>somewhat acidic, slightly tannin</b></td></tr>
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.caputosdeli.com/products/ritual-madagascar-chocolate-bar.html">$6.49 from Caputo's</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ritualchocolate.com/shop/8j72yk4yyc8n5g5yz1bppkq6zykhj0">$6.75 directly from Ritual</a><br />
<a href="http://shop.chocolopolis.com/store/product/2099/Ritual-Madagascar-75%25/">$7.00 from Chocolopolis</a><br />
<a href="http://themeadow.com/products/ritual-madagascar-75-dark-chocolate">$7.00 from The Meadow</a>Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-80121778365797429592015-10-28T17:13:00.001-07:002015-10-28T17:13:42.450-07:00Review: Bar au Chocolat Duarte Province, Dominican Republic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 7.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/">Bar au Chocolat</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/products/dominican-republic"><b>Duarte Province, Dominican Republic</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Dominican Republic</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td><b>Trinitario</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>65g ~ 2.3oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$12.00</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-dark brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1012<br />
Dark Brown</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, adhered bits, bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (cocoa), fruit (berry, prune, orange), spice, earth (hay)</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>earth, roast (tea), fruit (blackberry, orange, prune, date), sweet, tannin, acidic, sour</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>tannin, somewhat acidic</b></td></tr>
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/products/dominican-republic">$12.00 directly from Bar au Chocolat</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-75015748494172398182015-10-17T17:00:00.000-07:002015-10-17T22:45:07.788-07:00International Chocolate Awards 2015Today the <a href="http://www.internationalchocolateawards.com/">International Chocolate Awards</a> announced the <a href="http://www.internationalchocolateawards.com/2015/10/world-final-winners-2015/">2015 world winners</a>.<br />
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<b>WORLD WINNERS</b></div>
<br />
<u>Best In Competition</u><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/06/review-rogue-porcelana.html">Rogue Porcelana</a><br />
<br />
<u>Dark</u><br />
GOLD: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/06/review-rogue-porcelana.html">Rogue Porcelana</a><br />
GOLD: SOMA Porcelana<br />
SILVER: Bonnat Vale do Juliana<br />
SILVER: Friis-Holm (Bonnat) Chuno 70% Double Turned<br />
SILVER: Friis-Holm (Bonnat) Chuno 70% Triple Turned<br />
SILVER: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2013/12/review-marou-tien-giang-70.html">Marou Tien Giang 70%</a><br />
SILVER: Pacari Lacumbia 70%<br />
SILVER: Pacari Montubia 70%<br />
SILVER: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-pacari-raw-70.html">Pacari Raw 70%</a><br />
SILVER: SOMA CSB Chama<br />
BRONZE: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-amano-chuao.html">Amano Chuao</a><br />
BRONZE: Bonnat Haiti<br />
BRONZE: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2014/08/review-dick-taylor-madagascar-sambirano.html">Dick Taylor Madagascar Sambirano</a><br />
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<u>High Percentage</u><br />
GOLD: Friis-Holm (Bonnat) La Dalia 85%<br />
SILVER: Friis-Holm (Bonnat) La Dalia 100%<br />
<br />
<u>Micro-batch Dark</u><br />
GOLD: Cacao Hunters Arhuaco 72%<br />
SILVER: Cacao Hunters Arauca 70%<br />
SILVER: Duffy's Honduras Indio Rojo<br />
SILVER: Hummingbird Hispaniola 70%<br />
SILVER: Omnom Madgascar 66%<br />
SILVER: Pump Street Bakery Grenada 70%<br />
BRONZE: Pump Street Bakery Madagascar Criollo 74%<br />
<br />
<u>Alternative Sweetener Dark</u><br />
BRONZE: Starchild Wild & Raw<br />
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<b>Americas Finalists</b></div>
<br />
<u>Dark</u><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-amano-chuao.html">Amano Chuao</a><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/10/review-amano-dos-rios.html">Amano Dos Rios 70%</a><br />
Amano Porcelana 70%<br />
AMAZ Amazonas 67%<br />
Cacaosuyo Piura Select<br />
ChocXO Camino Verde Ecuador 72%<br />
ChocXO Tres Rios Peru 68%<br />
ChocXO Yaguachi 70%<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2014/08/review-dick-taylor-dominican-elvesia.html">Dick Taylor Dominican Finca Elvesia</a><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2014/08/review-dick-taylor-madagascar-sambirano.html">Dick Taylor Madagascar Sambirano</a><br />
Franceschi Canoabo 70% 2015<br />
Franceschi Choroni 70% 2015<br />
Franceschi Ocumare 70% 2015<br />
Franceschi Rio Caribe 60% 2015<br />
Franceschi Sur del Lago 60% 2015<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-marou-lam-dong-74.html">Marou Lam Dong 74%</a><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2013/12/review-marou-tien-giang-70.html">Marou Tien Giang 70%</a><br />
Marou Treasure Island 75%<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-pacari-esmeraldas.html">Pacari Esmeraldas 60%</a><br />
Pacari Lacumbia 70%<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-pacari-manabi.html">Pacari Manabi 65%</a><br />
Pacari Montubia 70%<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-pacari-raw-70.html">Pacari Raw 70%</a><br />
Pacari Tangara 70%<br />
Ritual Mid Mountain Blend<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/08/review-rogue-jamaica.html">Rogue Jamaica</a><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/06/review-rogue-porcelana.html">Rogue Porcelana</a><br />
Rogue Tranquilidad<br />
SOMA Porcelana<br />
SOMA CSB Chama<br />
SPAGnVOLA Dominican Republic 70% Single Estate<br />
SPAGnVOLA Dominican Republic 75% Single Estate<br />
SPAGnVOLA Dominican Republic 80% Single Estate<br />
TCHO Bright<br />
<br />
<u>High Percentage</u><br />
Marou Tan Phu Dong 85% (Heart of Darkness)<br />
Palette de Bine Camino Verde Ecuador 85%<br />
Ritual Ecuador 85%<br />
<br />
<u>Micro-batch Dark</u><br />
Brasstown Ecuador 75%<br />
Cacao Hunters Arauca 70%<br />
Cacao Hunters Arhuaco 72%<br />
Cacao Hunters Sierra Nevada 64%<br />
Cacao Hunters Tumaco 70%<br />
Dandelion Oko-Caribe, Dominican Republic<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2014/10/review-fresco-224-dominican-republic.html">Fresco 224 Dominican Republic 72%</a><br />
Hummingbird Hispaniola 70%<br />
Hummingbird Reserva Zorzal 70%<br />
Madre Likao Kula Farm, Kona HI<br />
Millcreek Cacao Roasters 70% Pure Dark<br />
Palette de Bine Lam Dong Vietnam 72%<br />
Sirene Guatemala 73%<br />
<br />
<u>Rough/Textured Dark</u><br />
Cacaosuyo Batanero<br />
<br />
<u>Alternative Sweetener Dark</u><br />
Palette de Bine ”Bines à l’érable” San Juan Estate Trinidad 70%<br />
Starchild Wild & Raw<br />
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<b>European Finalists</b></div>
<br />
<br />
<u>Dark</u><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2013/07/review-akessons-madagascar-ambolikapiky.html">Åkesson’s 75% Criollo Madagascar Ambolikapiky 75%</a><br />
Bodrato Ecuador 75%<br />
Bonnat Cacao Real del Xoconuzco<br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-bonnat-cuba.html">Bonnat Cuba</a><br />
Bonnat Dark Organic<br />
Bonnat Haiti<br />
Bonnat Maragnan<br />
Bonnat Vale do Juliana<br />
Friis-Holm Barba 70%<br />
Friis-Holm Chuno 70% Double Turned<br />
Friis-Holm Chuno 70% Triple Turned<br />
Friis-Holm Johe 70%<br />
Friis-Holm La Dalia 60%<br />
Friis-Holm La Dalia 70%<br />
Friis-Holm Medagla 70%<br />
Friis-Holm Nicaliso 70%<br />
Friis-Holm Rugoso 70%<br />
Morin Nicaragua Chuno 70%<br />
<br />
<u>High Percentage</u><br />
Åkesson’s 100% Criollo Madagascar Ambolikapiky<br />
Friis-Holm La Dalia 85%<br />
Friis-Holm La Dalia 100%<br />
Hotel Chocolat Honduras, Mayan Red 100%<br />
Naive Madagascar Extra Dark<br />
Rózsavölgyi Trincheras 95<br />
Timo A. Meyer 95% Venezuela<br />
<br />
<u>Micro-batch Dark</u><br />
Ara Chocolat Porcelana 70%<br />
Chocolate Tree Peru Marañón 69%<br />
Duffy’s Honduras Indio Rojo<br />
Duffy’s Nicaragua Chuno<br />
Duffy’s Nicaragua Nicaliso<br />
Guido Castagna Raw Venezuela<br />
Guido Castagna Raw Madagascar<br />
Omnom Madagascar 66%<br />
Pump Street Bakery Grenada 70%<br />
Pump Street Bakery Madagascar Criollo 74%<br />
Rózsavölgyi Porcelana<br />
<br />
<u>Rough/Textured Dark</u><br />
Donna Elvira Modicana 70% Madagascar<br />
Donna Elvira Modicana 70% Peru PiuraRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-22989745415325558632015-10-11T08:30:00.000-07:002015-10-27T10:58:32.031-07:00Review: Bar au Chocolat Chiapas Mexico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 7.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/">Bar au Chocolat</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/products/mexico"><b>Chiapas, Mexico</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Mexico</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td><b>Criollo</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>65g ~ 2.3oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$12.00</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-light brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1431<br />
Fudgesickle</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, bubbles, adhered bits</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (coffee, cocoa), earth, spice</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>roast (cocoa, coffee), earth, fruit (berry, citrus), nut, spice, acidic, sour</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>long</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>acidic, tannin</b></td></tr>
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<br />
<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.barauchocolat.com/products/mexico">$12.00 directly from Bar au Chocolat</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-41194580358670554882015-10-10T17:00:00.000-07:002015-10-11T08:48:37.565-07:00Ranking: best Mexico single origin chocolateHere are my personal ranking results from two rounds of tasting four single origin bars made from <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/search/label/Mexico">Mexico</a> cacao. You can see all of our current ranking results on the <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/p/chocolate-rankings.html">Chocolate Rankings</a> page.<br />
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All four of these chocolates were very good. Note that the qualities of each chocolate differ, and you may prefer the flavor, aroma, or texture of a lower ranked chocolate to that of one ranked higher. Click on a name to see a detailed review of that chocolate bar.<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2013/02/review-cacao-sampaka-la-joya.html">Cacao Sampaka La Joya</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/10/review-michel-cluizel-mokaya.html">Michel Cluizel Mokaya</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2013/02/review-cacao-sampaka-xoconusco.html">Cacao Sampaka Xoconusco</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2015/10/review-bar-au-chocolat-chiapas-mexico.html">Bar au Chocolat Chiapas, Mexico</a></b></li>
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Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-67528043782532149662015-10-09T17:00:00.000-07:002015-10-09T17:10:23.022-07:00Review: Michel Cluizel Mokaya<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 8.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.cluizel.com/">Michel Cluizel</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="http://boutiqueenligne.cluizel.com/tablette-chocolat-noir-mokaya/"><b>Mokaya</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Mexico</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td><b>Mokaya</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>70g ~ 2.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>66%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td><b>cocoa butter</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td><b>bourbon vanilla</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>€4,15</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1431<br />
Fudgesickle</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, imprints, uneven sheen, scuffing</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (cocoa, malt, coffee, tobacco), fruit (berry), earth (grass), spice</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>roast (cocoa, malt), fruit (blackberry, nectarine, citrus), spice (vanilla, pepper), earth, sweet (honey), acidic</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>more smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>long</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>acidic, slightly tannin, slightly sour</b></td></tr>
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://boutiqueenligne.cluizel.com/tablette-chocolat-noir-mokaya/">€4,15 directly from Michel Cluizel</a><br />
<a href="https://www.chocosphere.com/default/brand/j-p/michel-cluizel/dark-mokaya-bar.html">$6.70 at Chocosphere</a><br />
<a href="http://www.caputosdeli.com/products/michel-cluizel-mokaya-chocolate-bar.html">$6.99 at Caputo's</a><br />
<a href="http://www.worldwidechocolate.com/mc-119-s1.html">$6.99 at World Wide Chocolate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chocolatetradingco.com/buy/mokaya-dark-chocolate-bar">£3.95 at Chocolate Trading Co</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-90002546195561193042015-10-07T13:30:00.000-07:002015-10-07T13:48:21.735-07:00Review: Amano Dos Rios<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 9.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="https://www.amanochocolate.com/">Amano</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><a href="http://shop.amanochocolate.com/retail/bars/dark/dosrios"><b>Dos Rios</b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Dominican Republic</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>56g ~ 2.0oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td><b>cocoa butter</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td><b>vanilla</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$6.95</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-dark brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1317<br />
Bitter Chocolate</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, imprints, scoring, scuffing, uneven sheen</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>fruit (bergamot, orange), earl grey, floral (jasmine), roast, dairy</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>earl grey, fruit (tangerine, orange), floral (jasmine), tannin, spice, sweet, nut, roast</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>somewhat tannin, slightly acidic</b></td></tr>
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<u>Prior Reviews</u><br />
<a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/01/review-amano-dos-rios.html">2012 Review</a><br />
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://shop.amanochocolate.com/retail/bars/dark/dosrios"><b>$4.95 on sale</b> directly from Amano</a><br />
<a href="http://www.caputosdeli.com/products/amano-dos-rios-chocolate-bar.html">$6.99 at Caputo's</a><br />
<a href="http://shop.chocolopolis.com/store/product/1426/Amano-Dos-Rios-70%25-Dark-Chocolate/">$6.99 at Chocolopolis</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-49929185852810713642015-10-02T22:09:00.000-07:002015-10-11T08:54:06.122-07:00Northwest Chocolate Festival AwardsThe awards were announced tonight for the 2015 <a href="http://nwchocolate.com/">Northwest Chocolate Festival</a>. There were three judged categories (Single Origin, Milk Chocolate and Inclusions) and three non-judged awards.<br />
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In the judged Single Origin category, the winners were:
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<ul>
<li>1st: Fruition Hispaniola 68% (Dominican Republic)</li>
<li>2nd: Dick Taylor Bolivia Alto Beni 70%</li>
<li>3rd: <a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/01/review-amano-guayas.html">Amano Guayas 70%</a> (Ecuador)</li>
</ul>
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In the judged Milk Chocolate category, the winner was:
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<ul>
<li>Sirene Guatemala</li>
</ul>
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In the judged Inclusions (flavored chocolate) category, the winners were:
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<ul>
<li>1st: Fruition Bourbon Aged Dark Milk 61%</li>
<li>2nd: Amano Red Raspberry</li>
<li>3rd: Fruition Brown Butter Milk 43%</li>
</ul>
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They also gave out non-judged awards:
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<ul>
<li>Lifetime Achievement: Bill Fredericks, the <a href="http://www.chocolateman.com/">Chocolate Man</a></li>
<li>Mott Green Sustainability: Emily Stone of <a href="http://mayamountaincacao.com/">Maya Mountain Cacao</a>, <a href="http://www.cacaoverapaz.com/">Cacao Verapaz</a>, and Uncommon Cocoa Group</li>
<li>Founder's Choice: Dick Taylor Bolivia Alto Beni 70%</li>
</ul>
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You can still buy tickets for this weekend <strike><a href="http://nwchocolate.com/tickets/">online</a> ($30 for full day) or</strike> at the door ($20 for afternoon starting at 12:30 p.m.) at Pier 66 (the Bell Harbor Center) in Seattle.
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-21048751260714074922015-09-20T11:56:00.000-07:002015-09-20T12:41:05.214-07:00Event: Seattle Craft Chocolate Week<a href="http://craftchocolateweek.com/">Craft Chocolate Week</a> is a new series of events coordinated around the huge presence of artisan chocolate makers in Seattle during the <a href="http://nwchocolate.com/">Northwest Chocolate Festival</a>. There are five limited attendance events to provide a more intimate and interactive experience than the crowded activities of a typical chocolate festival. Barbie Van Horn of <a href="http://www.findingfinechocolate.com/">Finding Fine Chocolate</a> has generously given us four promo codes to share with you for discounts at these events.<br />
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<ul>
<li>Tue, Sep. 29: <b>Wine and Chocolate Pairing with Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor</b> at <a href="http://chocolatvitale.com/">Chocolat Vitale</a>. Taste a flight of three French wines from H Wines paired with three bean to bar chocolates. Talk with Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor of Dick Taylor Chocolate. $20 after $10 off promo code <b>vitale</b>.</li>
<li>Wed, Sep. 30: <b>New Cacao Origin with David Menkes and Tesla Test Rides</b> at Seattle Tesla. Taste a new origin of cacao and converse with David Menkes of <a href="http://www.letterpresschocolate.com/">LetterPress</a>. Meet the farm manager who grows this rare cacao. Take a test ride in a Tesla. $25 after $15 off promo code <b>tesla</b>.</li>
<li>Mon, Oct 5: <b>Craft Beer and Chocolate Pairing with Clay Gordon</b> at <a href="http://www.kakaoseattle.com/">Kakao</a>. Learn how to pair beer and chocolate using the concept of simultaneous contrast with Clay Gordon of <a href="https://www.thechocolatelife.com/">The Chocolate Life</a>. $25 after $25 off promo code <b>kakao</b>.</li>
<li>Fri, Oct 9: <b>Coffee and Chocolate Pairing with Aaron Barthel</b> of <a href="http://www.intriguechocolate.com/">Intrigue Chocolate</a>. Taste pairings of chocolate and coffee, and enjoy Aaron Barthel's French style truffles. $25 after $5 off promo code <b>intrigue</b>.</li>
<li>Sat, Oct 10: <b>Understanding Craft Chocolate with Rob Anderson</b> at <a href="http://chocolatvitale.com/">Chocolat Vitale</a>. Experience chocolate at different stages of production to learn about the steps of chocolate-making with Rob Anderson of <a href="http://frescochocolate.com/">Fresco</a>. Taste how origin, roasting, and recipes affect the flavors of chocolate. $25.</li>
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You can purchase tickets for each of these events on the <a href="http://craftchocolateweek.com/">Craft Chocolate Week website</a> until they are sold out.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-75869716209794037462015-08-29T18:00:00.000-07:002015-08-29T18:07:04.103-07:00Review: Lake Champlain Blue Bandana Guatemala 70%<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 6.5</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/">Lake Champlain</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><b><a href="http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/guatemalan-chocolate-bar.html">Blue Bandana<br />70% Guatemala</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Guatemala</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>65g ~ 2.3oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td><b>cocoa butter</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$8.00</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium-dark brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1431<br />
Fudgesickle</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, imprints, uneven sheen, tiny bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (smoke), earth (must, grass), dairy, fruit</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>roast (coffee), fruit (raisin, citrus), earth, acidic, sweet (molasses), tannin</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>tannin, somewhat acidic</b></td></tr>
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<u>Best Prices Online</u><br />
<a href="http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/guatemalan-chocolate-bar.html">$8.00 directly from Lake Champlain</a><br />
<a href="http://shop.chocolopolis.com/store/search/brand/Blue-Bandana/">$9.00 from Chocolopolis</a>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12515887775814869982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718684683531324031.post-2777100692642620642015-08-16T08:40:00.000-07:002015-08-16T08:40:12.938-07:00Review: Ritual Belize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Richard's Rating: 7.0</b>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://onegoldenticket.blogspot.com/2012/02/maker-profile-ritual-chocolate.html">Ritual</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><b><a href="http://www.ritualchocolate.com/shop/belize">Belize</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Belize</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>43g ~ 1.5oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>75%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$6.75</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1015<br />
Bracken</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (tobacco, cocoa), fruit (prune), earth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>medium hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>roast (tobacco), fruit (prune, cherry), sweet (honey), earth, acidic</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>more smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>acidic, somewhat tannin, slightly bitter, slightly sour</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>chocolate maker</td><td><b><a href="http://tejaschocolate.com/">Tejas</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>bar</td><td><b><a href="http://tejaschocolate.com/product/singleoriginbelize/valero-2-oz-bar-single-origin-belize/">Valero</a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td>region</td><td><b>Belize</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>plantation</td><td>blend</td></tr>
<tr><td>cacao trees</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>year</td><td>unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>size</td><td><b>56g ~ 2.0oz</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>cocoa solids</td><td><b>70%</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>added fat</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>sweetener</td><td><b>cane sugar</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>emulsifier</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>flavoring</td><td><b>vanilla</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>other ingredients</td><td>(none)</td></tr>
<tr><td>list price</td><td><b>$7.00</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td>color</td><td><b>medium brown<br />
PANTONE 19-1317<br />
Bitter Chocolate</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>appearance</td><td><b>smooth, scoring, uneven sheen, bubbles</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>aroma</td><td><b>roast (cocoa), spice, earth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>snap</td><td><b>hard</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>taste</td><td><b>fruit (apricot, cherry), spice (pepper), sweet (honey), earth, roast, acidic, tannin</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>melt</td><td><b>smooth</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>length</td><td><b>medium</b></td></tr>
<tr><td>finish</td><td><b>somewhat tannin, slightly acidic</b></td></tr>
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