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Musings; Zotter’s Labooko Dark Chocolate, 90% Bolivia
This post was written in 2018 and updated in 2020. Good morning from Washington, DC. Yesterday was a nice 60 degree weather day. Time Cupsoul walked around the National Mall, exploring new coffee and chocolate shops in this great city. Time cupsouls — experiencing them — are about inspiration and serenity at the same time. It’s about finding the quiet moment and receiving some answers, some clarity. This week, a friend was relaying that most ingenious ideas are first sparked alone. This means that ideas are less formed…
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Ruby Chocolate: The First Taste Test…!
Time Cupsoul could not wait. Was the historical chocolate bar just moments from the lips?
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La Naya Chocolate: Delicious Experience for Taste-buds and Thoughts Alike
It goes without question that La Naya's chocolate bars have the most distinct and beautiful chocolate bar shape/mold in the current market. Reminiscent of a geodes or a cut jewel, this bar's shape is unforgettable.
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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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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…
