The business supplies a wide range of Welsh food produce that have won recognition for their great taste and high quality. The hampers have been made up using only the best products sourced from around Wales and the finest chocs, making them the perfect gift for a wide range of customers, and they are available from the website soon.
Every chocolate has its own flavours, textures and aromas and these characteristics vary depending on the chocolate being used. So to gain a better understanding, Mary suggests that we break down the tasting experience into the following categories.
The business delivers a range of Welsh produce and hampers to the general public and corporate customers, which is designed to suit any budget.
Chocolate should always be stored in a cool, dry and odour-free environment – never in the fridge. Allow the chocolate to reach room temperature (18-20 c) before tasting and have a glass of water with lime juice to help cleanse the palate after each chocolate.
Appearance – look at the surface of the chocolate. It should be smooth and glossy.
Aroma – savour the aromas – take a moment to experience the chocolates aromas. You will notice the cocoa aroma followed by hints of caramel, nuts, coffee beans, fruits.
Texture – when eating either a solid chocolate bar or a filled chocolate, you should notice a snap when you start biting into the chocolate.
Place the chocolate on your tongue and wait several seconds for it to melt. Then place the chocolate against the roof of your mouth and drag your tongue across it a few times, then slowly chew it. Your tongue will experience textures that may be silky, chalky, grainy or waxy. The ideal chocolate should be silky with a cool, smooth dissolve and its texture should be as pleasing as its flavor.
Chocolate experience – the chocolate experience should give you a balance of taste between sweet, bitter, sour and salt characteristics. The sweet and bitter quality should enhance the flavor of the cocoa bean and not overpower it. A good quality chocolate should finish with a pleasing flavor rather than one of cloying sweetness or sharp bitterness.
