I tend to think of this bar as a sophisticated take on two beloved Christmas treats—Terry's Chocolate Orange and After Eight mint—except that it’s the real deal. There's no artificial flavours, additives, or cloying sweetness. Instead of being overpowering or synthetic, the natural orange essential oil and dried mint provide a refreshing, subtle balance that allows the chocolate to shine. Its earthy, rich profile adds depth, with its own complex flavours vying for attention alongside the delicate citrus and mint.
Marou Dong Nai Mint & Orange 68%
Origine du cacao : Vietnam
Pays producteur : Vietnam
Poids : 80 g
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Marou Dong Nai Mint & Orange 68%
Marou founders, Samuel and Vincent, met on a jungle camping trip in Vietnam. They quickly bonded over a shared desire to escape the mundaneness of their day jobs and embark on a life-changing odyssey. A random Google search for "cacao plantation" led them to a farm in Ba Ria Province. On the ferry ride back to Saigon, they decided to try their hand at this chocolate making thing using just a blender, an oven, and cake tins in Sam's kitchen. Easy enough, eh? Well, what came of these experiments was one of the first "bean-to-bar" enterprises in Asia, and one of the few at the time worldwide crafting chocolate at its source. Their efforts also contributed to a growing network of rejuvenated cocoa farms throughout Vietnam, as farmers could now fetch premium prices for their beans. They continue to source directly from farmers in six different parts of the country and have really helped put Vietnam on the bean-to-bar map.
Achetez plus MarouDong Nai, a province in Vietnam's Southeast region, is a key player in the country's manufacturing industry. However, nearly half of its land is dedicated to agriculture. The region boasts abundant freshwater resources, including lakes, dams, and the Dong Nai River, Vietnam's largest internal waterway. The region experiences a monsoon tropical climate with distinct rainy (March/April to November) and dry seasons (December to March/April). The average temperature is lower than typical tropical regions, creating favorable conditions for agriculture. The region's geography provides ample sunshine, regular rainfall, fertile soils, and high humidity, ideal for cultivating a variety of crops – coffee, cashew, and cocoa among them.