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Best 1 Valrhona Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
Valrhona Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
From $9.00 - $12.00

Valrhona Guanaja is a benchmark dark chocolate known for its complex flavor profile of red berries, roasted wood, and a subtle hint of spice. Crafted using Criollo and Trinitario beans, it offers a ri...

9.6 Brilliant
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2 Valrhona
Valrhona

Valrhona, a French chocolatier, is renowned for its high-quality couverture chocolate used by professional pastry chefs worldwide. They emphasize sustainable cocoa sourcing and bean-to-bar production,...

9.6 Brilliant
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3 Valrhona Grand Cru Domaine de la Figuière
Valrhona Grand Cru Domaine de la Figuière

Valrhonas Grand Cru Domaine de la Figuière is a single-origin chocolate from the Figuière estate in Haiti. This chocolate exemplifies Valrhonas dedication to showcasing terroir. The beans offer a vibr...

9.4 Excellent
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4 Amedei
Amedei
From 10/bar (varies by variety)

Amedei, an Italian brand, is renowned for its exceptional quality and the iconic Porcelana bar, made from rare Criollo beans from Venezuela. Their meticulous bean selection, precise roasting profiles,...

9.4 Excellent
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5 Michel Cluizel Los Ancones Plantation
Michel Cluizel Los Ancones Plantation
From Varies by retailer (typically $8-15 USD)

Michel Cluizel's Los Ancones Plantation chocolate hails from the Dominican Republic, a region known for its exceptional cacao. Cluizels bean-to-bar process emphasizes the natural flavors of the cacao,...

9.4 Excellent
6 Vosges Haut-Chocolat Exotic Collection
Vosges Haut-Chocolat Exotic Collection
From $12-$16 per bar (varies by retailer)

Vosges Haut-Chocolat's Exotic Collection presents a curated selection of their most adventurous chocolate bars. Each bar features unique flavor combinations inspired by global travels, such as Assam B...

9.3 Excellent
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7 Michel Cluizel
Michel Cluizel
From Varies (bars from approx. 3-15, bonbons from approx. 20-80)

Michel Cluizel is a French chocolatier known for its direct trade relationships with cocoa farmers and its commitment to estate-grown cocoa beans. Cluizel's chocolates are produced using traditional m...

9.3 Excellent
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8 Scharffen Berger
Scharffen Berger

Scharffen Berger, an American brand, was a pioneer in the bean-to-bar chocolate movement. They source high-quality cocoa beans from around the world and roast them in small batches to develop their un...

9.2 Excellent
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9 Scharffen Berger 62% Semisweet
Scharffen Berger 62% Semisweet
From Varies (typically $5-12 per bar depending on retailer)

Scharffen Berger, a pioneer in the American bean-to-bar movement, produces this 62% Semisweet chocolate using cacao beans sourced from around the world. The chocolate features a bold, intense flavor w...

9.2 Excellent
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10 Scharffen Berger - 70% Dark Chocolate
Scharffen Berger - 70% Dark Chocolate

Scharffen Berger 70% Dark Chocolate is an American artisan chocolate known for its bold and intense flavor. They often feature single-origin cacao, highlighting the unique characteristics of specific...

9.1 Excellent
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11 Domori
Domori

Domori, an Italian brand, is distinguished by its extensive research into cocoa genetics, particularly the rare Criollo variety. They work directly with farmers to cultivate and preserve these preciou...

9.1 Excellent
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12 Domori Criollo Porcelana
Domori Criollo Porcelana

Domori's Criollo Porcelana is crafted from exceptionally rare Criollo cacao beans, known for their delicate flavor and limited production. The beans are carefully cultivated and processed using Domori...

9.0 Excellent
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13 Original Beans Cru Virunga 70%
Original Beans Cru Virunga 70%
From Varies by retailer

Original Beans' Cru Virunga 70% chocolate supports conservation efforts in Virunga National Park, Congo. The chocolate boasts a complex flavor profile with notes of red fruit, spice, and a hint of smo...

8.9 Very Good
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14 Marou & Co. Ap Lao
Marou & Co. Ap Lao

Marou & Co. Ap Lao chocolate showcases the unique flavors of Vietnamese cacao. Sourced from the Ap Lao region, the beans offer a complex flavor profile with notes of tropical fruit, spice, and a subtl...

8.9 Very Good
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15 Original Sin
Original Sin

Original Sin is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker specializing in single-origin Madagascan cocoa beans. They focus on highlighting the unique terroir of Madagascar, producing chocolates with vibrant, frui...

8.8 Very Good
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16 Marou & Co. Santol 70%
Marou & Co. Santol 70%

Marou & Co. Santol 70% chocolate showcases the unique flavors of Vietnamese cacao. The Santol beans offer a distinctive profile with notes of dried fruit, spice, and a subtle earthiness. Marous bean-t...

8.8 Very Good
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17 Askinosie Dark Chocolate 70% + Pralus
Askinosie Dark Chocolate 70% + Pralus
From $12-15 per bar (varies by retailer)

Askinosie Chocolate, a bean-to-bar maker from Missouri, produces exceptional dark chocolate with a focus on ethical sourcing and transparency. Their 70% + Pralus bar features cocoa beans from the Pral...

8.8 Very Good
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18 Askinosie Chocolate
Askinosie Chocolate

Askinosie Chocolate, based in Missouri, is a pioneer in direct trade practices, working directly with cacao farmers to ensure fair compensation and sustainable farming methods. They source beans from...

8.8 Very Good
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19 Fruition Chocolate Works Madagascar
Fruition Chocolate Works Madagascar

Fruition Chocolate Works' Madagascar chocolate highlights the bright and fruity flavors of cacao from Madagascar. The beans offer a vibrant acidity with notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and a subtle f...

8.7 Very Good
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20 Ritual Chocolate 70% Dark Chocolate
Ritual Chocolate 70% Dark Chocolate

Ritual Chocolate is a bean-to-bar maker focusing on single-origin cacao. Their 70% dark chocolate offers a vibrant fruity flavor profile and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rituals meticulous at...

8.7 Very Good
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21 Marou
Marou

Marou is a Vietnamese craft chocolate maker committed to direct trade relationships with cacao farmers. They source beans exclusively from the Mekong Delta region, highlighting the unique terroir of V...

8.7 Very Good
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22 Dandelion Chocolate 68% Single Origin
Dandelion Chocolate 68% Single Origin

Dandelion Chocolate, based in San Francisco, is known for its transparent sourcing and meticulous bean-to-bar process. Their 68% Single Origin chocolate offers a balanced flavor profile with notes of...

8.6 Very Good
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23 Marou & Co. 70% Dark Chocolate
Marou & Co. 70% Dark Chocolate

Marou & Co. is a Vietnamese bean-to-bar chocolate maker committed to sustainable farming practices. Their 70% dark chocolate showcases the unique terroir of Vietnamese cacao, offering a floral aroma a...

8.6 Very Good
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24 Marou & Co - Chocolate Bars
Marou & Co - Chocolate Bars

Marou & Co. is a Vietnamese bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources cacao directly from farmers in the Mekong Delta. Their chocolate bars highlight the unique terroir of Vietnamese cacao, offering di...

8.6 Very Good
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25 Fruition Chocolate Works
Fruition Chocolate Works

Fruition Chocolate Works, based in Colorado, is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker known for its innovative flavor combinations and its commitment to sourcing high-quality cocoa beans. They use a variety o...

8.6 Very Good
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26 Ritual Chocolate
Ritual Chocolate

Ritual Chocolate, based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality cacao beans and crafting exceptional chocolate. They focus on single-origin beans, primarily from Ecuador, and empl...

8.5 Very Good
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27 Rogue Chocolate Co. Madagascar
Rogue Chocolate Co. Madagascar

Rogue Chocolate Co. focuses on showcasing the unique characteristics of single-origin cacao. Their Madagascar bar offers a bright, fruity flavor profile with notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Rogue'...

8.5 Very Good
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28 Scharffen Berger 62% Dark Chocolate
Scharffen Berger 62% Dark Chocolate

Scharffen Berger, a pioneer in the American bean-to-bar movement, produces exceptional dark chocolate. Their 62% Dark Chocolate is a classic, showcasing a balance of fruitiness and bitterness. The bea...

8.5 Very Good
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29 Dandelion Chocolate - Single Origin Bars
Dandelion Chocolate - Single Origin Bars

Dandelion Chocolate, based in San Francisco, is a pioneer in the bean-to-bar chocolate movement. Their single-origin bars showcase the unique characteristics of cacao beans sourced directly from farms...

8.5 Very Good
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30 Dandelion Chocolate
Dandelion Chocolate

Dandelion Chocolate, based in San Francisco, is a pioneer in the craft chocolate movement. They travel directly to cacao farms, establishing relationships with farmers and carefully selecting beans. T...

8.5 Very Good
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