Heinde & Verre – Papua Dark 71%

Description

Beautiful pure chocolate from Heinde & Verre, the Wild & Pure Papua. The wild probably also refers to the flavor notes that go in quite different directions. But, and that’s the beauty of it, the whole is still a nice balance. A bar to discover a lot in, and to enjoy with pleasure.

The cocoa comes from West Papua, about the cocoa origin the makers write:

“Coöperatie Ebier Suth Cokran, which means ‘Unity to emerge’, was founded in 2017. The farmers offer work to 200 local residents and work together on the 200 hectare estate in a sustainable agroforestry system.

The cocoa is grown in the area around the village of Ransiki in West Papua, Indonesia. Located near the buffer zone of the Arfak Mountains, where the recently discovered Vogelkop Superb Bird of Paradise also lives. The local government has declared West Papua the first protected province of Indonesia to protect healthy ecosystems and develop sustainable jobs, including the recognition of the rights of the indigenous population.

The cocoa beans are hybrids between forasteros and trinitarios that have adapted to the wild rainforest conditions of this rugged area. After harvesting, the beans are fermented for 6 days in a central fermentation station at the cooperative, three phases of every 48 hours. The cocoa is then dried for another 5 to 7 days in the open air in indirect sunlight.”

Taste notes described by the makers: Notes of jasmine flowers, olives, nuts, liquorice and fresh passion fruit reflect the unique character of this mysterious origin.

Ingredients: cocoa and cocoa butter, sugar.

Contents 70 grams. Store in a cool, dry place.

Allergy note from the makers: free from allergens.

Also nice – the Chocolate Hunter wrote a nice review and gave the chocolate a score of 92 out of 100. Part of the conclusion: “sweet, Christmassy gingerbread, plum jam and biscuit character, which is supported by a harmonious spiciness and caramel malt properties – embedded in a deep chocolate, slightly vegetal base note with accents of olive oil, cream, grapes and spices. The roasting method is tasteful and harmonious with a well-balanced result, because on the one hand it has a strong medium character, but on the other hand no negative signs of over-roasting. In the aftertaste the chocolate leaves only a soft bitterness and mild astringent properties.” – read the full review here (German).