Tag Archive: Congo

Raaka Virgin Chocolate – Maple and Nibs

Last week I wrote about my experience with a virgin chocolate bar. For those of you that read my blog, you’re welcome for the double entendre. For those of you who didn’t – get your mind out of the gutter!

To recap, for the previous post I tried a Raaka 82% Bourbon cask aged Tanzanian virgin (as in unroasted) chocolate bar. Absolutely delicious!

Today’s tasty treat will be another Raaka production...

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Theo Vanilla Nib Dark Chocolate (Limited Edition)

Theo Congo Vanilla Nib Dark ChocolateThe Good...

The Theo vanilla nib dark chocolate bar is chocolatey and crunchy and, yes, vanilla-y. The crunch mostly comes from the roasted nibs, but I suspect that the ground vanilla bean contributes as well.

This bar is 65% cacao so it starts with a healthy dose of rich cocoa notes. The chocolate has some muted spicy and floral flavors that peak out after the vanilla dissipates. The chocolate is delicious.

The Not So Good...

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