dark chocolate · 68% cacao · Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands Seed Zokoko Australia Beans Spices/Herbs Solomon Islands

by Solomon Islands Seed Zokoko · Sepik, Papua New Guinea · rated 4.7/5

This chocolate unfurls like a walk through a tropical rainforest after a fresh rainstorm, with its grounding notes of moss and wet earth giving way to the delicate sweetness of maple syrup. Bright bursts of guava and dragon fruit shimmer across the palate, softened by the citrusy embrace of yuzu and orange, all culminating in a finish that lingers like a whispered story. Its smooth texture carries the complexity with effortless elegance.

Tasting profile

OriginSepik, Papua New Guinea
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao68%
Intensity6/10
Aciditymedium
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnesslow
Texturesmooth
Finishcomplex, very long persistence
Roast profilemedium
Primary notesmoss, wet earth, maple
Secondary notesguava, dragon fruit, yuzu, orange
Flavor familiesfruity, earthy
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free
Allergens
AwardsGreat Taste Award - 3 Stars, International Chocolate Awards - Silver, Best Flavored Bar

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: candied orange peel

Questions

What does Solomon Islands Seed Zokoko Australia Beans Spices/Herbs Solomon Islands taste like?

Intense chocolate from Sepik, Papua New Guinea with dominant notes of moss, wet earth. Secondary flavors of guava, dragon fruit emerge as it melts. Complex finish with very long persistence.

What drinks pair well with Solomon Islands Seed Zokoko Australia Beans Spices/Herbs Solomon Islands?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee. Food pairings: candied orange peel.

How intense is Solomon Islands Seed Zokoko Australia Beans Spices/Herbs Solomon Islands?

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

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