Tafel Single Origin India 90%

The bitterness hits right away, but then these warm roasted notes come through that I didn't expect from a 90% bar. Letting a piece melt slowly instead of chewing it makes a huge difference.

Ninety percent cocoa usually means bitter and chalky, but this one from Andhra Pradesh stays smooth and almost fruity. I break off two squares after dinner and it's enough—the roast notes linger way longer than I expected.

The aroma hits you before the first bite—deep, roasted, almost smoky. And that 90% cacao from Andhra Pradesh gives a bitterness that lingers pleasantly without ever turning harsh.