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1. admin says:

   October 20, 2010 at 5:34 PM

   Bernt, Thanks for the kind words! There are some really fantastic chocolate bars out there now. It takes a bit of time to develop all of your senses in relationship to the chocolate tasting experience. All good chocolate will give off an aroma. If you cannot smell it right away, rub it between your index finger and thumb to see if that enhances the aroma for you. Sight is a crucial part of the tasting process. We do eat first with our eyes. You can tell a lot about the quality of a bar by color, shine and texture. I wouldn’t have anyone close their eyes until they put the piece of chocolate on their tongue. That way they can simply focus on the notes as they come to them. This is hard for most people and takes time. Like fine wine and perfume, eat chocolate has distinct notes and a finish, all of which are different and not lasting the same length of time. Annmarie Kostyk, Chocolate Goddess
2. Bernt says:

   October 18, 2010 at 6:09 PM

   Thank you for the article. One of the best websites for chocolate tasting I have come across! I’m currently on a personal quest to find the best chocolate bar available. I have followed your instructions on how to release the aroma but still find it hard to smell. Most chocolates in my experience don’t give off much aroma. Any other recommendations? Also, how much does sight influence your evaluation? I currently have my “connoisseurs” close their eyes before they get a piece of chocolate.
   Thanks again, Bernt.