Ecuador Arriba Dark Chocolate Buttons 70%

The Ecuadorian cacao variety called 'Nacional' traces its genetic lineage as far back as 5,300 years, to the earliest-known cacao trees domesticated by humanity. This dark chocolate is rounded, lots of fruity and acidic flavours with hints of rum, whisky and tobacco giving this chocolate a very indulgent, round and balanced character revealing subtle notes of red fruits, banana and liquorice with touches of spice.

Pairs well with Winter Dream, Fruit Symphony, Georgia Wild Tea, First Flush Darjeeling, Assam Rhino Valley and Japanese Green Teas.

Matched with Brazilian Espirito de Sol coffee.

A delicious hot chocolate can be prepared by adding 25g of chocolate to 150ml of your milk of choice (or to your own taste) and microwaving for a couple of minutes, stopping to stir after 1 minute. If you want to create a frothy version simply shake in a securely lidded shaker or used a milk steamer if you have one.

As the drink is made with pure chocolate there should be no need to sweeten, whether you like milk or dark chocolate.