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milk chocolate · 49% cacao · Hawaii

Gran Cacao 100%

by Slitti · Maui, Hawaii · rated 4.7/5

This chocolate is a delicate waltz of floral elegance and tart vibrancy, where hibiscus and jasmine pirouette gracefully on the palate, kissed by the citrusy lift of bergamot. A bright acidity carries notes of redcurrant and cranberry, while whispers of green and white tea add a serene, meditative depth. The waxy texture melts into a gentle, lingering finish, evoking a tender romance with every bite.

Tasting profile

OriginMaui, Hawaii
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao49%
Intensity4/10
Acidityhigh
Bitternessnone
Sweetnessmedium
Texturewaxy
Finishlingering, medium persistence
Roast profilelight
Primary noteshibiscus, jasmine, bergamot
Secondary notesredcurrant, cranberry, green tea, white tea
Flavor familiesfruity, floral, herbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietarygluten-free
Allergensmilk
AwardsGreat Taste Award - 3 Stars

Pairings

Beverages: green tea, café latte

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Gran Cacao 100% taste like?

Delicate chocolate from Maui, Hawaii with dominant notes of hibiscus, jasmine. Secondary flavors of redcurrant, cranberry emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with medium persistence.

What drinks pair well with Gran Cacao 100%?

Recommended beverage pairings: green tea, café latte. Food pairings: fresh fruit.

How intense is Gran Cacao 100%?

Intensity 4/10, none bitterness, high acidity, medium sweetness, with a waxy texture and a lingering finish of medium persistence.

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