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dark chocolate · 71% cacao · Ecuador

Ecuador 50 Austria Dark-Milk Crossover Ecuador Nacional

by Ecuador 50 · Guayas, Ecuador · rated 4.8/5

This dark-milk crossover unveils a refined dance of flavors—pine resin and tangy kombucha lead the charge, paired with a whisper of earthy black tea and fresh-cut grass. The buttery texture melts effortlessly, leaving a medium-bold finish that's both grounding and intriguingly complex, like the delicate interplay of sweet and bitter notes on a dewy forest morning.

Tasting profile

OriginGuayas, Ecuador
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao71%
Intensity6/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessmedium-high
Sweetnesslow
Texturebuttery
Finishcomplex, medium persistence
Roast profilemedium-dark
Primary notespine, sauerkraut, kombucha
Secondary notesblack tea, earl grey, leafy, grass
Flavor familiesherbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergens
AwardsBest Single Origin

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Ecuador 50 Austria Dark-Milk Crossover Ecuador Nacional taste like?

Complex chocolate from Guayas, Ecuador with dominant notes of pine, sauerkraut. Secondary flavors of black tea, earl grey emerge as it melts. Complex finish with medium persistence.

What drinks pair well with Ecuador 50 Austria Dark-Milk Crossover Ecuador Nacional?

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

How intense is Ecuador 50 Austria Dark-Milk Crossover Ecuador Nacional?

Intensity 6/10, medium-high bitterness, very low acidity, low sweetness, with a buttery texture and a complex finish of medium persistence.

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