Bittersweet Origins Chocolate

Bittersweet Cafe founder Seneca Klassen sure knows his chocolate. His Bittersweet Origins line features custom-roast chocolate bars that are truly phenomenal. Handcrafted in the Bay Area, the small batches ensure high quality with every bite.

I loved the Puerto Plata bar (67% Trinitario). This beautiful bar is made from organic cacao from the north coast of the Dominican Republic. It has a deep, roasty flavor, and has such an earthy, smooth feel. I couldn't even share the bar with my friends, it was just that good. I'm in love with this one.

The Comalcalco (64% Trinitario) from Mexico is a lovely full-bodied milk chocolate bar with a wonderful smokiness. The caramel finish is nice and lingering. It's low sugar, so it's also a healthy way to satisfy that sweet tooth! The Sambiran (72% Trinitario) is from Madagascar, showing off unique flavors of cedar, earth and citrus. It does have a nice lemon zing to it, bringing up images of a bright sunny day in a fruit orchard.

Don't forget to check out their fabulous custom chocolate drink blends. They come in Classic Drinking Chocolate, Mocha Blend (to make your mochas), and Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate. All three are winners, but if you like it rich and dark, go with the bittersweet one. Otherwise, the classic one will be the perfect option.

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