Description
This 72% dark chocolate is made with Marañon cacao from Noe Vasquez in Huarango, Cajamarca, Peru. It is mixed with freeze-dried yuzu juice flakes and topped with pieces of confit yuzu.
Craft & Origin
Johnty Tatham produces Lucid chocolate in the Coastal Wairarapa region of New Zealand from a remote farm location. He employs a rigorous bean-to-bar process using organically sourced Marañón cacao farmed by Noe Vasquez in Cajamarca, Peru. This expression features Yuzu sourced from Tatham’s friend, Neville at NZ Yuzu, which is integrated alongside freeze-dried yuzu juice flakes to capture the fruit’s vibrant, high-toned acidity. The yuzu is meticulously incorporated to preserve its volatile aromatics without introducing moisture to the tempered chocolate. The chocolate production focuses on highlighting these sharp citrus notes through precise roasting and controlled conching processes. This technical approach yields a bright, transformative bar that celebrates original vision and local partnership through the expressive medium of Marañón cacao and NZ Yuzu.
Flavor & Texture
Notes of sharp citrus. The texture velvety, with sudden bursts of yuzu from the juice and a nice chew and marmalade like flavor from the confit.
How to Use
Enjoy this bar alongside a cup of green tea or as a palate cleanser after a meal.
Why We Like It
We value the clarity of the yuzu infusion and Tatham’s technical control over the aromatic profile.
Technical Details
- Size: 50g
- Origin: Masterton, New Zealand
- Varieties: Marañon cacao produced by Noe Vasquez near Huarango in Cajamarca, Peru
- Production Method: Bean-to-bar
- Dietary Notes: Soy-free, dairy-free ingredients
- Pairs With: Green tea, gin, light desserts