Organic White Chocolate with Raspberries, The Chocolate Tree, Edinburgh
by spooke
My first review goes to The Chocolate Tree who describe themselves as ‘ a world of organic & bean to bar chocolate, providing a friendly & welcoming atmosphere where people can engage with and learn about real artisan chocolate’ and I couldn’t agree more. Happy to talk through the range of chocolate they create as well and the way they create it, even on a busy Saturday morning. Opened in 2009 they make chocolate from the bean and work with growers directly and encourage the growing of heirloom varieties as well as giving them the best deal possible.
This bar I’m particularly looking at today is organic white chocolate with non organic dried raspberries covering the back. Containing 29% cocoa butter, sugar, milk powder and vanilla powder it’s a gentle soft creamy taste with the dried raspberries on the reverse giving it a slightly tart aftertaste but not too overpowering. The mix of cocoa, sugar and vanilla is just right and it’s not too sweet although I think without the raspberries is might be too mellow for some, however in this combination it’s visually engaging and a great take on the classic white chocolate and raspberry pairing.
The Chocolate Tree
123 Bruntsfield Place
Edinburgh
EH10 4EQ
http://www.the-chocolate-tree.co.uk/