Vanilla is derived from an orchid flower native to Mexico. For hundreds of years, attempts to cultivate vanilla outside its native region failed because the specific method of pollination by a particular bee species was unknown. It wasn't until the 19th century, with the discovery of hand-pollination techniques, that vanilla cultivation spread globally. This entirely organic bar combines whole milk from a local family-run farm, single estate Brazilian cocoa, and Madagascan vanilla beans — actual beans from real vanilla, not a syrup or artificial flavouring. This is significant because commercial chocolates often use fake vanilla to mask inferior cocoa flavours (or a lack of flavour at all). In this bar, vanilla and cocoa complement each other perfectly. The fudge and dark caramel notes in the chocolate are enhanced by the almost marshmallow-like sweetness of the milk and the floral qualities of the vanilla. This is de-li-cious. Plain and simple as that.
Dick Taylor Vanilla Milk Chocolate 55%
Regular price
$13.99
