14 Days Tastings: Local Bean Makes Good

Local Bean Makes Good. One of the distinct flavors of Hawaiian cacao is a bright, citrus, fruity, almost tangy overtone. Discover this taste of aloha in a selection of chocolates made from some of the best beans on the island.

Features A&D Chocolate, Dandelion Chocolate, Hakalau Chocolate, Manoa Chocolate, Maverick Chocolate, Puna Chocolate, Waialua Estates Chocolate. 

Tasting at Koana, Tuesday, February 8, 12:30pm-2:00pm, limit 8 participants, sign up at Koana or sign up via email to  KoanaHawaii@gmail.com.

Order BrandBarSource
1Waialua Estate70%Cocoa Outlet
2DandelionMadegascarDandelion Online
3MaverickBig IslandMaverick Online
4HakalauMac Nut “Fruity”Koana
5PunaCaptain CookKoana
6A&D70%A&D Chocolate
7ManoaLiliko’iKoana
8HakalauSmooth “Sour”Not Commercially Available
  1. Sniff: pop the top off of the chocolate container and smell the aroma.
  2. Rub: if there’s not enough aroma to smell, lightly rub the surface of the chocolate.
  3. Look: pull out a piece of chocolate and look at it, the top, bottom, and sides.
  4. Snap: bring the piece of chocolate next to your ear, and break it in two.
  5. Lick: put the piece between your tongue and top of your mouth and lick it.
  6. Melt: let the chocolate stay on the top of your tongue to melt in your mouth.
  7. Chew: when softened, chomp the chocolate to release the flavors.
  8. Finish: note the final flavors theat linger after you’ve eaten the chocolate.