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dark chocolate · 60% cacao · Hawaii

Zorzal Estate Moka Origins USA Dark Twang Dominican Republic

by Zorzal Estate Moka Origins · Maui, Hawaii · rated 4.7/5

This chocolate opens with a delicate yet intriguing interplay of floral lavender and earthy birch, like stepping into a misty woodland at dawn. As it melts, notes of steeped oolong tea and a whisper of maple syrup unfurl, woven with a subtle agave sweetness that lingers on the palate. The smooth texture and balanced bitterness make for an elegant, romantic experience, leaving a medium persistence of woodsy warmth.

Tasting profile

OriginMaui, Hawaii
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao60%
Intensity6/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnessmedium
Texturesmooth
Finishlingering, medium persistence
Roast profiledark
Primary noteslavender, birch
Secondary notesoolong, maple, agave
Flavor familiesfloral, sweet
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan
Allergensnuts, gluten traces
AwardsBest Dark Chocolate, Cocoa of Excellence Programme, Academy of Chocolate - Silver

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Zorzal Estate Moka Origins USA Dark Twang Dominican Republic taste like?

Delicate chocolate from Maui, Hawaii with dominant notes of lavender, birch. Secondary flavors of oolong, maple emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with medium persistence.

What drinks pair well with Zorzal Estate Moka Origins USA Dark Twang Dominican Republic?

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

How intense is Zorzal Estate Moka Origins USA Dark Twang Dominican Republic?

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

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