African Red Drinking Chocolate

The African Red from Grounded Pleasures is one of the most pure and sumptuous chocolate experiences you can find. It is sourced from the best cocoa growing regions of West Africa. It exhibits all the hallmarks of African grown Forastero cocoa beans and a hint of Trinitario cocoa beans, with delightful high fruity notes.

These beans have been processed with the upmost care from tree to cup. African Red is made using most of the cocoa bean, thus retaining most of the cocoa liquor which is usually reserved for hard chocolates.

The quality cocoa beans together with the minimum of processing, means it has very high levels of anti-oxidants and flavonoids. These are the great 'health giving' properties of fine chocolate.

Ingredients
Gluten Free ~ Dairy Free ~ GMO Free
100% Natural, contains only cane sugar & African cocoa powder

Good cocoa doesn't just taste of chocolate
Some may find it surprising but good cocoa doesn’t taste just of chocolate. Good cocoa is complex (like good wine & coffee) and the mouth should resonate with many different and changing sensations such as spice, fruit, malt, sweet smoke etc and textures. All this should end with a delightful long and pleasant, echoing aftertaste.

Cocoa terroir
These complexities are derived from the patch of earth where they are grown and enhanced by careful initial processing, The local environment imparts all sorts of characteristics onto the finished cocoa. As with coffee, there are renowned small regions that produce exceptional coffee styles, it is similar for cocoa.

Minimal processing
The cocoas are processed with utmost care so as to retain their flavour and texture. It is common in cocoa milling that cocoa liquor is siphoned off for hard chocolates. This is not the case with Grounded Pleasures Drinking Chocolate. The cocoas are minimally processed to maximise flavour and health-giving antioxidants and flavonoids.

Tasting notes
"An intense dark chocolate experience, deep and powerful, with delightful hints of plum, dried cherry, and sun-dried muscatels. It finishes off with an amazing textural resonance on the tongue and in the mouth that echoes delightfully for an age."
Craig McKenzie, The Flavour Alchemist

"For drinking chocolate, little comes close to the bliss of a cup from Grounded Pleasures, a company that prides itself on flavour – and the well being of its growers. Guilt-free goodness!"
Matthew Evans, SBS Gourmet Farmer and Food Editor of Grazia Magazine

Chocolate cappuccino sprinkle
The African Red Drinking Chocolate makes a fantastic cappuccino topping. You'll get the sumptuous taste of Ghana cocoa on the first sip. "You can't think of any better chocolate/coco sprinkle. Try it for yourself and I am sure you will never think the same" (Craig).

African Red Chocolate Sauce recipe for cappuccino latte art or dessert topping
- 30g (2 heaped tbsps) African Red Drinking Chocolate
- 15ml (1 tbsp) warm or hot filtered water
Combine and stir well. Boil 1 minute or 2 over stove top or microwave till desired consistency, thicker for cappuccino latte and more runny for ice cream or other dessert topping.

Here's an example how to use the African Red Chocolate Sauce for Cappuccino Latte Art

How to create your chocolate etching

1- Your design starts from one milk froth center (made when free pouring or scooped using the scoop end of your Coffee Latte Art Pen).
2- Draw two circles with your chocolate sauce. It's easier when you use a squeeze bottle.
3- With the thin end of your latte art pen, draw six outward lines starting from the milk froth centre.
4- Now draw inward lines towards your milk froth centre in between the outward lines.

You don't need to be a barista to create chocolate latte art!

The African Red Drinking Chocolate comes in a practical ziplock bag.

Quantity: 200g