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Best dark chocolate bars? Looking to expand beyond 70% cacao

The title says it all - I've been stuck in the 70% cacao realm and wanna go darker. Looking for recommendations on quality dark chocolate bars that have complex flavors, aren't too bitter, and, ideally, fair trade. What are your favs?

Submitted 7 months ago by BitterSweetSymphony


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I’ve been all about trying chocolates from different regions. Just picked up a Manjari 64% by Valrhona, but they have a Guanaja 70% which is seriously intense. Definitely on my list, might suit you as well!

7 months ago by ChocNinjaX

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Lol, just eat baking chocolate. It's 100% cacao, as dark as it gets! Seriously, some people think it's good 🤢

7 months ago by BitterBarry

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You want something mind-blowing? Get your hands on Amedei's 'Porcelana'. It's 70%, but taste-wise, it's a whole different beast. Pure, not bitter, and crazy smooth.

7 months ago by DarkSideDude

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Look into small-batch producers! Many of them have options that go well beyond 70%. Rogue Chocolatier’s Hispaniola at 80% is a craft chocolate ‘epiphany’—you won’t be sorry.

7 months ago by BeanToBarBro

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Fair trade is the way to go! Alter Eco's Blackout is 85% and it's delish plus fair trade and organic! I can indulge without feeling guilty about where it comes from.

7 months ago by TradeTasteTester

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Anyone tried Tony's Chocolonely yet? Just saw they got super dark bars, wanna know if they're good before I buy a ton lol.

7 months ago by SweetToothSammy

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A bar that never disappoints is the Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa Supreme Dark. It's more widely available, and for a 90%, it's surprisingly not too bitter.

7 months ago by ChocoholicChick

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If you're looking to step up your dark chocolate game, you've gotta try Akesson's 85% Madagascar. It's like, super smooth despite the high cacao content and has this wild fruitiness that I didn't even think was possible in chocolate. Plus, they're big on the whole fair trade and ethical thing. Literally changed the way I see dark chocolate.

7 months ago by CocoaConnoisseur87