One of the most bitter of the Republica del Cacao collection. As someone who is not a coffee fan, I really like how the chocolate taste surrounds the coffee bits. Despite the beautiful turtle on the cover, this is not my favorite. It’s all about taste! I still highly recommend it to coffee lovers - you can still feel the finesse and uniqueness of this chocolate bar!
This article has a special format, where I will compare two 75% chocolates from Republica del Cacao. On the already known side, it is the Provincia Manabi - 75% Fine Cacao. On the new side, it’s the Single Origin Ecuador 75% Dark Chocolate, a chocolate that doesn’t come from a particular province, and probably the one used when combined with flavors like Quinoa, Red Pepper or Lemon Grass (see below). The rules of the game: two pieces per chocolate. We start with one at random, and alternate. In the end, there is no winner, except the taster!
I have always loved milk chocolate. As a child, and even as an adult before I knew about cocoa arriba, I did not like dark chocolate. But for the last few years, I’ve had more trouble: I can’t find the subtlety of the cocoa in it, which seems to be hidden by the sweetness of the milk. This chocolate from Republica del Cacao is a very good milk chocolate: soft, smooth and comforting. But it does not particularly stand out from other good milk chocolates.
This one is a white chocolate special! A little treat that allows us to enjoy a gourmet pleasure without feeling guilty. Indeed, even if it is “only” white chocolate, it has a delicate flavor and the cocoa beans, adding crunch and a little body, give it the legitimacy to be part of the Republica Del Cacao collection. A good idea to change a little!
This chocolate is one of my favorites. It has a little buttery taste and a cozy, warm feeling. It must be the color of the Amazon cocoa: it’s Sacha cocoa, not arriba. I feel surprising notes of fresh mint at the end of the tasting. Let it melt on your tongue, and give yourself the time to enjoy all the phases and nuances it can bring!