Ritual Chocolate Costa Rica 75%

October 2012 Cacao Connoisseur’s Club Selection

Name:  Costa Rica 75%
Producer:  Ritual Chocolate, Colorado USA
Origin:  Costa Rica
Notes: 2009 Harvest

Cacao Connoisseur’s Club Liner Notes

Between my forefinger
and thumb the corner
fractures with a soft
snap. My tongue explodes
in the tart sweetness of
blackberries plucked fresh
from thorny canes.

Tannins gather in my cheek;
images of dark berries,
toasted walnuts slowly
permeating.

A faint note of licorice
lingers long.