Chocolate Bars
Costa Esmeraldas Ecuador - (Letterpress)
(70% cacao)
 | Costa Esmeraldas Ecuador |  |
| Maker | |
| Percent Cacao | 70 |
| Ingredients | Cacao beans, unrefined cane sugar, cocoa butter. cacao butter, cacao mass, cane sugar |
| Allergen Info | Processed in a facility that also processes nuts & dairy. |
| Weight | 65g (2.3oz.) |
| Size | 89 x 152mm (3.5 x 6") |
| Purchased From | Los Olivos Grocery Santa Ynez, CA |
| Year Purchased | 2017 |
| Maker Comments | Located near the coastal town of Muisne, Costa Esmeraldas is entirely owned and managed by the Salazar family. This single estate farm was established on reclaimed land and is planted with approximately 100 hectares of 5-year old Nacional hybrid cacao. This bar is the result of a new fermentation and drying project from award-winning cacao expert Daniel O'Doherty of Cacao Services. The color is striking for a 70% dark chocolate, but belies its mild flavor. Enjoy. Tasting notes: nutty, floral. |
| Comments | |
| Reviews | |
| Vic's Rating | 8 8 |
| Deb's Rating | 7 7 |
| Variety | Nacional |
| Origin | Ecuador The Republic of Ecuador is a country in South America that also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific. |
