75% Vietnam Dark Chocolate

A 75% single-origin dark chocolate bar from Maverick Chocolate, made with cacao from Ben Tre, Vietnam, prepared in partnership with bean-to-bar pioneer Marou. Marou works directly with farmers in the river deltas of Ben Tre, paying well above Fair Trade prices. The bar is bold but not harsh, with toasted warm-spice notes that unfold slowly over a malt-chocolate base.

At a glance

• Cacao: 75% single-origin dark chocolate
• Origin: Ben Tre, Vietnam (sourced via Marou)
• Tasting notes: Toasted warm spices, malt chocolate
• Sourcing: Farmers paid above Fair Trade prices
• Ingredients: Organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
• Net weight: 2.3 oz (65 g)
• Maker: Maverick Chocolate, bean to bar

Best for

• Fans of bold, spice-forward dark chocolate
• Single-origin tasting flights
• Ethical and direct-trade chocolate buyers
• Pairing with coffee and spirits
• Foodie and host gifts
• Gifting to craft-chocolate enthusiasts

How to use

Let a square melt slowly to let the warm spice notes build. Pairs well with dark rum, chai, or a robust pour-over coffee.

Flavor profile

Bold but not harsh, opening with toasted warm spice that unfolds gradually over a malt-chocolate base, balanced by a gentle lingering sweetness.

About Maverick Chocolate

Maverick Chocolate is a Cincinnati bean-to-bar maker crafting small-batch chocolate from ethically sourced cacao roasted and refined in-house.