Madagascar Criollo 74%

The rosy color surprised me—it's so pale for a 74% bar—but the genetic rarity of these HCP-certified Criollo beans really comes through in the taste. Each square dissolves into a gentle, fruity warmth with none of the bitterness I usually expect from dark chocolate. Worth hunting down this limited b

The texture is silky and melts evenly, and knowing it's HCP-certified from a single estate makes every bite feel special. I've never tasted a dark chocolate this delicate before, the 74% has a gentle fruitiness that lingers just long enough.

The texture is so smooth it practically dissolves before you even chew, and that 74% bitterness hits just right without any harshness. You can really taste why these rare Criollo beans are worth protecting — there's a subtle fruitiness I've never found in other bars. I already ordered a backup becau