dark chocolate · 86% cacao · Nicaragua

Dark 85% Green & Black’s UK Dark Crossover

by Dark 85% Green & Black’s · RAAN, Nicaragua · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate unfurls with the earthy essence of fresh straw, weaving into delicate notes of leafy herbs and roasted Brazil nuts, while whispers of oregano and cool mint emerge like fleeting shadows. The texture is velvety smooth, with a refined bitterness that lingers briefly before fading like a distant echo. Its restrained sweetness and low acidity create a sophisticated balance, perfect for contemplative indulgence.

Tasting profile

OriginRAAN, Nicaragua
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao86%
Intensity6/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternesshigh
Sweetnessvery low
Texturesmooth
Finishlingering, short persistence
Roast profilelight
Primary notesstraw, leafy, brazil
Secondary notesoregano, mint, groundnut
Flavor familiesherbal_vegetal, nutty
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergens
AwardsBest Dark Chocolate, International Chocolate Awards - Bronze, Great Taste Award - 2 Stars

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Dark 85% Green & Black’s UK Dark Crossover taste like?

Complex chocolate from RAAN, Nicaragua with dominant notes of straw, leafy. Secondary flavors of oregano, mint emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with short persistence.

What drinks pair well with Dark 85% Green & Black’s UK Dark Crossover?

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

How intense is Dark 85% Green & Black’s UK Dark Crossover?

Intensity 6/10, high bitterness, very low acidity, very low sweetness, with a smooth texture and a lingering finish of short persistence.

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