The Fine Art Of Tasting Chocolate
The Fine Art of Tasting Chocolate
It takes all of your senses to taste chocolate. So no more gobbling it down and licking your fingers. Slow down. Like a fine wine, enjoy all it has to offer. Impress your friends with your ability to discern fine chocolates from the cheap ones.
The first sense is sight. The chocolate should have a silky matte sheen and even texture.
The second is touch. It should have a smooth and silky surface.
Third is sound. Yes I said sound. A clean “snap” is a sign of good quality.
Fourth is smell. There can be up to 400 pleasant and intense aromas. Yes, up to 400. How many can you detect? Give it a try the next time you eat fine chocolate, stop to smell the aromas.
And fifth, but most important, the taste. Didn’t think I’d get to that did you. The taste should be a intensely satisfying flavor. Savor the moment, let your taste buds revel in delight.
Suffice to say that eating chocolate is an experience, not something to stop hunger pains before your next meal. But, if you must control the hunger, indulge in fine chocolates and practice the art of 'Tasting Chocolate'.
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