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Magia Piura Peruvian ‘White Bean’ Cacao
The Magia Piura brand attracted Time Cupsouls' attention for a couple of reasons: 1) the branding has a celestial and tarot card/mystical element which makes it intriguing 2) the chocolate maker explained how some of the bars use white cacao, a special variety of cocoa and 3) this was the brand's first USA tour.
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American Chocolate Bar #5: [Vosges Haut Chocolat]
Vosges Haut-Chocolat has attracted and will keep Time Cupsoul's attention forever.
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American Chocolate Bar #5: [Durci Chocolate] from J Chocolatier, DC
Durci Chocolate, with the slogan "Rediscover Chocolate" and an unforgettable space travel theme, is the most timely example of a brand that is not only pushing the boundaries of the chocolate sector, but is arguably jumping to light-speed.
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‘Luck of the Irish’ – Bean and Goose Chocolate Bar
Bean and Goose Chocolate is a sister-owned craft chocolate operation in Wexford, Ireland. Heeding a barista's recommendation, the "Single Origin Irish Sea Salt and Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa 76%," was purchased. Would pure chocolatier craftmanship and a touch of Irish luck make this bar a winner?
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Traveling the Caribbean: Grenada Chocolate Company
The Grenada Chocolate Company is an award-winning bean-to-bar maker on the island. After a few short weeks, the "Organic Dark Chocolate Nib-A-Licious 60%" bar arrived at the Time Cupsoul doorstep, direct from the Caribbean Sea.
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Favorite American Chocolate Brands: Theo
The false traceability scandal at Mast Brothers Chocolate (summary here) recently turned a spotlight onto other United States chocolate makers. It is safe to say that Europe is cocoa’s “hub” in terms of (chocolate) bar-making history and manufacturer legacy. Yet, the USA has numerous large chocolate companies, and furthermore, birthed many specialty and smaller “craft” chocolate makers besides Mast Brothers within the past decade or two. Time Cupsoul sets out to explore the best of American chocolate in the coming weeks. One place to find unique chocolate bars…
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Dark Chocolate! Current Favorite: Justin’s
Starbucks’ breakfast containers sometimes include Justin’s brand peanut butter or almond butter packets and they are delicious. Naturally, dark chocolate peanut butter cups by the same brand immediately sparked my interest. These peanut butter cups are delectable. The deliciousness of Justin’s creamy and wholesome organic peanut butter inside of a tasteful organic and fair trade dark chocolate cup is satisfying for sugar and salt lovers. Sea salt is balanced by bitter notes of dark chocolate and it just works. These unique peanut butter cups are great for a salty-sweet treat. Also of…
