Taza Chocolate Organic Mexicano Disc Stone Ground, Oaxacan Variety Pack, 1.35 Ounce (4 Count), Vegan

"Chocolate With True Grit. We use traditional Mexican stone mills, called molinos, to grind our cacao. The hand-carved stones that turn inside these mills preserve the bright, fruity flavors of the beans, and create a chocolate that's bold, rustic, and satisfyingly gritty -- unlike any other chocolate you've tasted" I flipping LOVE this "Super Dark" chocolate (85%). I adore the slight grit. It adds to the sensory experience. It IS satisfying. It isn't jarring to me at all. I'm in love. Think this is my new favorite for 85% cocoa because of the texture. It is just awesome (to me). This is my first time trying Taza chocolate. I am new to purposely eating dark chocolate. I dont know if my tastebuds have changed or if I was just trying the wrong stuff, but recently I have tried some very good dark chocolate, and I am preferring it over milk chocolate. It isnt as cloying. I find I can eat a little and be happy. I know it is healthier, which is a huge bonus. Pretty sure prior experience with dark chocolate was just HersheysSpecialDark, and so yeh.. when I decided to try dark chocolate again, I went for more premium brands (at premium prices). This is very good tasting to me. Has a bite, but not bitter. Just enough creaminess to lend a good mouth feel. The grit factor really adds a lot to the experience for me. Each packed round has 2 disks inside. Pack of 12 equates to 24 discs. Score marks allow for easy breaking off of pieces. I like that I can savor a slice at a time. I have not done anything else with it other than to eat it directly.

Superb stone ground chocolate!!! If you’re obsessed with the best, this is a must try. I sent these to my daughter all the way across the US just so we can discuss the lovely flavors and textures.

Very good taste and melt well

This chocolate tastes really good. I love the stone ground texture. It definitely has a quality taste to it, but the flavors are all pretty faint and don't come through as strong as I would have liked. The biggest complaint I have with this chocolate is the price. I paid $23 for this 8 pack sampler as a gift for my wife. After trying the chocolate and seeing the size of each disc, I would never pay this price again. As I write this review I see the chocolate is on a sale for $16.10 now. $2 a disc might be a more reasonable price if you want to try something special and unique. That being said, the chocolate is organic, doesn't contain toxic ingredients like dyes or artificial flavoring, etc. Quality chocolate can be hard to find, and I appreciate that Taza isn't using harmful ingredients.

Fun to try, and I like the texture. I’ve only eaten the vanilla so far, yummy!

This chocolate is exactly as advertised. It's delicious and I enjoy the variety of flavors. A little bit of texture because it's stone ground, but I like that. It tastes more natural. Surprisingly, one of my favorites is the Guajillo Chili. It's not hot, but just warms the tongue- wonderful!

I bought the Cacao Puro, 70% TL;DR; Horrible, tastes like choco sand. Either they don't know how to make this, or it goes bad in the warehouse. NOTE, this *IS* stone ground, but the sand texture is NOT from that grind. The sand goes AWAY if you blend just a little with half n half. The sand is a tempering, or something, problem.... ( Sorry, I don't know choc lingo... ) Too long, will read: This chocolate, while tasting GREAT, has the texture of sand. It is HORRIBLE to eat as is. only buy this to use as an ingredient. I wouldn't complain, but they advertise these as "Delicious to eat or drink" They are NOT. They are GROSS to eat. Like eating chocolate flavored sand. GOOD FLAVOR chocolate, but as sand texture, is not good. You will need to process these yourself. I'm trying to blend these in a dish, in parchment paper, with a bit of half n half First impressions. DO NOT DO THIS. Put them in parchment paper, maybe, and GENTLY reheat in the oven? 150F ? I'll go try that now, and maybe add to this review. it is 4 am already, sigh, so maybe another day... So, trying 1 patty in the microwave, 50% power, for 10 seconds, rest for 10s, 20s, rest for 10s, 60s, leave it be. I'll tell ya tomorrow. The other patty is in the oven, on 175, electric oven, it goes +25 F, so peak 200F I'll turn it off and just leave it sit until noon, when I might get up, lol I'll edit this review tomorrow, if I remember, if anything turns out smooth. EDIT 5/21 9 PM The oven thing didn't really work. Wife and daughter say I have to use butter, so I'll try that, not tonight. The half n half DID work to get rid of the sand texture, but now the flavor is off. I'm not sure about butter, that might also change the flavor. I'll try land o lakes salted AND refined lard ( which is flavorless... ) If you see no reply within a few days, it means all the shortening has given me a heart attach, and I died. (Kidding.. It simply means I got bored, nothing worked, and I won't buy this chocolate again... ) So, AGAIN, if you are going to use this stuff IN SOMETHING, where you can taste it, BUY IT. Just don't eat it plain...

Tried this first in US and was blown away! Delicious and intense and with a fabulous grainy texture Looks like a real luxury and tastes the same Surprised and thrilled to be able to get it in UK A real find!

The taste is so good, there is less craving for more after one piece, it feels wholesome and one can enjoy with a good conscience, if one loves the more smooth chocolate this is different.

Taza is, in my opinion, the peak of traditional stone ground chocolate. The flavours are not overly pronounced, even with the varieties presented, instead leaning in a more subdued approach. What remains is a chocolate enhanced and enriched. While the texture might not be to everyone's palate, it is a texture that speaks to this product's purity and authenticity. The cocoa speaks louder than any milk additive, forsaking an overly produced mouthfeel for one that harkens back to simpler times and natural processes.

Very high quality chocolate

Really good. A great experience of flavor and texture.