dark chocolate · 92% cacao · Guatemala

Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan

by Mexique Xoconusco Real A. · Petén, Guatemala · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate unfurls like a secret garden at dusk, with whispers of hibiscus and rose weaving through a bold bitterness that’s soothed by fleeting notes of lychee. A daring accent of fermented kimchi emerges mid-palate, adding an unexpected tangy intrigue before the silky texture gives way to a dry, poetic finish. It’s an experience both tender and rebellious, like love on the edge of a storm.

Tasting profile

OriginPetén, Guatemala
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao92%
Intensity8/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessvery high
Sweetnessvery low
Texturesilky
Finishdry, medium persistence
Roast profiledark
Primary noteshibiscus, rose, lychee
Secondary noteskimchi
Flavor familiesfloral
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergenssoy lecithin
AwardsAcademy of Chocolate - Silver, Best Flavored Bar, International Chocolate Awards - Bronze

Pairings

Beverages: espresso, pinot noir

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan taste like?

Complex chocolate from Petén, Guatemala with dominant notes of hibiscus, rose. Secondary flavors of kimchi emerge as it melts. Dry finish with medium persistence.

What drinks pair well with Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan?

Recommended beverage pairings: espresso, pinot noir. Food pairings: fresh fruit.

How intense is Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan?

Intensity 8/10, very high bitterness, very low acidity, very low sweetness, with a silky texture and a dry finish of medium persistence.

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