A Swiss Chocolate Experience
About tasting Chocolates | Sensory | Origins of our Chocolates | Pairings
How to Taste Chocolate
Engage Your Senses: A Guide to Tasting Chocolate Like a Pro
To fully appreciate the flavors, textures, and aromas of chocolate, engage all of your senses.
First, visually inspect the chocolate for a glossy surface and uniform color.
Next, listen for a sharp snap when breaking it.
Then, smell the chocolate’s fragrance by rubbing it between your fingers.
Finally, let a small piece melt in your mouth, savoring the different flavors and textures.
Sensory
Dominican Republic 36% White
Flavor Profile
- Milk
- Dulce de Leche
- Raw Cane Sugar
- Vanilla
- Cocoa Butter
Pairings
Coffee Origin:
Yemen
Wine:
Mosato d’Asti, Ice Wine, Reisling, Rose, Sherry, Port
Spirits:
Bourbon Whiskey, Gin, Tequila
Ghana 43% Milk
Flavor Profile
- Cocoa
- Malt
- Caramel
- Honey
Pairings
Coffee Origin:
Brazil
Wine:
Reisling, Gewürztraminer, Lambrusco, Pinot, Ruby Port, Late Harvest Syrah
Spirits:
Rum, Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Rye Whiskey
Venezuela 65% Dark
Flavor Profile
- Coffee
- Plum
- Cocoa
- Orange Blossom
- Cinnamon
- Raisin
Pairings
Coffee Origin:
Guatemala
Wine:
Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Banyuls
Spirits:
Mezcal, Bourbon Whiskey, Rye, Scotch, Cognac
Madagascar / Ghana 70%
Flavor Profile
- Cocoa
- Pink Grapefruit
- Coffee
- Raspberry
- Black tea
Pairings
Coffee Origin:
China
Wine:
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vintage Port, Tawny Port, Sherry
Spirits:
Gin, Mezcal, Tequila, Bourbon Whiskey
Origins
Where Cacao for our Chocolate Wafers Originate
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