Chocolate of the Day
Seahorse Chocolate
Peru Cusco 70% (bar)
Good ++ - Good +++
Weight: .88 oz. (25 g.) / 1.75 oz. (50 g.) in total bar
Calories: 136.4 calories (estimate) in 1/2 bar
Cost: $10.00 for 1 bar (1 of a $30 pack of 3 bars)
Purchased from: Seahorse Chocolate, online order
Welcome to Day #7 of Chocolate and Peru Theme Week.
Today's Peru Cusco 70% (bar) was made from bean-to-bar by a self-described "merry band of coffee roasting pirates" at Seahorse Chocolate (Bend, OR). The small-batch maker specializes in single origin chocolates.
Aroma notes for today's Peru bar included: dark chocolate (fudge brownie); citrus fruit (tangerine); and barely detectable umami (appealing savory rice dish with soy sauce).
Texture: this relatively thick bar had a smooth texture, with a dense, creamy (almost nut butter chewy) fudge caramel melt.
Flavor notes included: chocolate-y, fudge-y, with balanced and friendly bright, naturally sweet citrus (ripe, sweet tangerine, tangelo) that lingered slightly in in the beginning aroma and again in the finish with a tiny bit of sweet-tart apricot.
I loved that this flavorful chocolate was crafted with just two ingredients: cacao beans and organic sugar. I enjoyed the dense chocolate-y flavor and the creamy, substantial texture. The citrus note was pleasant as well. This versatile chocolate would be a great treat for all occasions -- from a hike to a fancy dinner
Maker's Tasting Notes/Description: "Reminds us of: Cashew Butter, Mandarin Orange, Best sack lunch ever!..."
Ingredients: "Cocoa Beans, Organic Sugar"
Allergen-related information: (None listed on package)
