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Review: Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé – Mexico – 73% (*****)

Posted on May 3May 3 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé – it’s a bit of a tongue twister during my tastings, yet always a favorite amongst the participants. This Hungarian chocolate maker is very recognizable in the chocolate world. You’ll spot them immediately in stores due to their unique style. More than once I’m asked if I really am about to […]

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Review: Chocolate Tree – Maya Mountain, Belize 75% (*****)

Posted on February 28February 28 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Finally some time at hands, I admired my kingdom. I rose from my throne and commanded: bring me a fine chocolate! My cat lifted its head with an annoyed expression, yawned and went back to sleep. So I had to walk to the cupboard myself to see what treasures remained to be discovered. […]

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Review: Mi Joya – Cameroon 72% (****)

Posted on October 27October 27 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Ah, autumn. The days are getting shorter, leaves and temperatures start dropping. Time to meet up with my old pall chocolate. It has been some time since I last had a chance to sit down to do a proper tasting. Opening my storage box I’m welcomed by amazing smells, exciting end yet so […]

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Review: Benns Chocolate – India Anaimalai 72% (****)

Posted on May 19May 19 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Benns Chocolate is a brand I discovered during the Chocoa Event in Amsterdam earlier this year. Their booth seems very similar to all the others, but what they had on display is where they made a difference. Even after a full day of sampling chocolate and having a tired palate, their chocolate twinkled […]

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Review: Kilian&Close – Dom. Republik – 66% (****1/2)

Posted on March 31March 31 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Today we take a plunge in the European chocolate scene. Many nations have been represented on this site so far, yet Germany hasn’t been featured too often. Though chocolate is a big thing in the land of premium cars and large beers, it is not the country most people will think about when […]

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Review: Amazing Cacao – Dark chocolate 70% Buckwheat Maca (*****)

Posted on March 17 by KrisKellens

The Creator: I’m a chocolate purist. No need to hide it. I fell in love with the amazing flavors quality cocoa and chocolate can offer to those who take the time to discover them. But the chocolate market seems to be booming with flavored chocolates and bars with inclusions. I’ve tried many, from different chocolate […]

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Review: Legast – Piura Pérou 70% – 2016 Harvest (*****)

Posted on March 10March 10 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Thibaut Legast is one of the rising stars if the Belgian bean-to-bar chocolate scene. His work didn’t go unnoticed by Pierre Marcolini as he wrote his book on Belgian Chocolate – bean-to-bar generation. After a former less succesful first adventure in making chocolate from the bean, Thibaut was invited to Colombia to discover […]

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Review: Cédric de Taeye – Chocolate Blanc – Sel Rose de L’Himalaya (*** 1/2)

Posted on February 23February 23 by KrisKellens

The Creator: My son (5): daddy? What are you doing? Is that chocolate? Me: Yes son, I’m preparing a review… Today I venture again in turbulent chocolate waters. We are talking about Chocolat Blanc. Yes, white chocolate! My son: Look look, daddy has chocolate! Daughter one (3): is that chocolate? Me: Yes, it is whi… […]

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Review: Chocolatoa – Tanzania Kokoa Kamili – 80% (****1/2)

Posted on January 20 by KrisKellens

The Creator: A new year has begon. And one chocolate has to start the series of reviews of this year. Today, we turn our focus on a bright star in the Belgian Bean-to-bar scene. Chocolatoa, run by Mario Vandeneede. Recently I had the chance to visit his operation in the small village of Ruiselede, Belgium. […]

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Review: Potomac – Upala Costa Rica 85% (****1/2)

Posted on December 23December 23 by KrisKellens

The Creator: Ben Rasmussen, the owner and chocolate maker of Potomac Chocolate has a clear vision. He wants to make pure chocolate which highlights the unique flavors of each cocoa origin he works with. Furthermore, the American chocolate maker based in Woodbridge, Virginia – states that he makes them in an absurdly small workshop and […]

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