dark chocolate · 67% cacao · Venezuela

Chuao 81% Mast Brothers USA Dark Twang Venezuela

by Chuao 81% Mast Brothers · Chuao, Venezuela · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate unfolds like a story of earth and elegance: the first bite greets you with a deep, nutty warmth reminiscent of roasted groundnuts, before revealing delicate whispers of oolong and black tea that dance on the palate. Its subtle earthiness, tinged with notes of mushroom and damp soil, gives it a grounded, almost meditative complexity, while the smooth texture and clean finish leave a refined yet persistent impression. It's a quiet indulgence for those who savor depth and subtlety.

Tasting profile

OriginChuao, Venezuela
Bean varietyNacional
Cacao67%
Intensity6/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnesslow
Texturesmooth
Finishclean, persistent persistence
Roast profilemedium
Primary notesgroundnut, oolong, black tea
Secondary notessoil, mushroom
Flavor familiesnutty, earthy, herbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free
Allergens
AwardsBest Milk Chocolate, International Chocolate Awards - Bronze, Best Bean-to-Bar

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Chuao 81% Mast Brothers USA Dark Twang Venezuela taste like?

Bold chocolate from Chuao, Venezuela with dominant notes of groundnut, oolong. Secondary flavors of soil, mushroom emerge as it melts. Clean finish with persistent persistence.

What drinks pair well with Chuao 81% Mast Brothers USA Dark Twang Venezuela?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee. Food pairings: fresh fruit.

How intense is Chuao 81% Mast Brothers USA Dark Twang Venezuela?

Intensity 6/10, medium bitterness, very low acidity, low sweetness, with a smooth texture and a clean finish of persistent persistence.

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