Ivory Coast 68% Dark Chocolate making kit
$ 51.75
I get it. I write these reviews extolling this or that rugged tobacco, lingering aged hop bitterness and notes of turtle shell and you ask yourself 1) what is the Alchemist imbibing 2) how you can get some and/or 3) is there is a perfect recipe for getting those flavors.
The aroma – chocolate, dark spice (pepper?) and a really rare floral component. Are you ready for this one – chamomile and a hint of lilac. Perfume. That part of the spider chart is nearly always really low to non-existent. Here it is quite clear. There is virtually no astringency which is quite a surprise. There are also soft pumpkin pie spices in there. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and mace floating and twirling together. The acid balance is right on – not really fruity (but flowery from the chamomile), but it is there nonetheless.
I can't promise you that you'll get the flavors I've described but I can hand you a recipe and kit where I found this particular bean sings.
In this case, the Ivory Coast really shows off its flavors at 68%. There is a little extra cocoa butter add to round out the flavor and add to the release of flavors.
Everything is pre-roasted, winnowed, portioned, and measured. No weighing. No prep. Just pour it into your melanger and let the magic happen. By the next day, you’ll have fresh craft chocolate.
Every kit includes:
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Roasted cocoa nibs
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Sugar (pre-measured)
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Any necessary extras, such as cocoa butter, milk powder, or vanilla beans — depending on the recipe
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The roast profile used for the featured bean
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Clear, simple instructions
What you will need:
- Basics: We assume you have basic cooking equipment and utensils and a basic home oven.
- For Tempering: We can't recommend using Silk enough. Makes it dead simple and reliable to get a modern shine and snap finish on your chocolate. Please know, we are only able to ship Silk in the cooler months.
- Molds: We suggest our chocolate molds for tempering to make sure you have enough. Many People enjoy our Professional Grade 2oz Bar Mold.
