Today’s review focuses on the wonderful world of Dark, Decadent Chocolate infused with espresso. These bars were deep, dark and just slightly bitter like Dark Chocolate should be. They had a subtle hint of Coffee flavor to them, just enough to invoke the pairing. Like you had finished a cup of great coffee, and bit into a rich dark chocolate bar.
Smell: These bars were a sensory experience all to themselves. Opening the bar wafted a rich and deep. It smells like a brewed mug of coffee was sitting next to but not overpowering the chocolate.
Taste: Heaven… Quite simply some of the most rich and decadent chocolate i’v had the opportunity to enjoy in a long time. It reminded me more of a dark chocolate truffle than a candy bar. Very rich and delicate flavor. A hint of coffee on the backend, a subtle nudge as the taste starts to leave your pallet.
Aftertaste: A slight bitter aftertaste, as is to be expected with Dark chocolate. If you have a chocolate craving this is a one bar shot. I couldn’t eat a second one if i tried. Incredibly rich and satisfying.
Cost: These confections are priced as luxury sweets. This isn’t a Candy bar, but a taste exploration. And At $2.50 a bar. it would make a very nice gift to the coffee and dark chocolate lover in your life.
My only complaint would be the term espresso. I know its a marketing term but I can’t tell and “espresso flavor from a coffee flavor when paired with something as strong as chocolate. It’s all semantics in the end but an unbelievably tasty treat.
Conclusion:
I would rate this confection an incredibly satisfying 4 out of 5 beans, ranking it up there with some of the most wonderful and tasty tasty teats of the world.
Full Disclosure: I was sent these confections at no cost for the purpose of review. This did not influence my opinion or conclusion in any way.