리오 사마리아, 멕시코, 2026, 70% 싱글 오리진 초콜릿 바

I wasn't sure what to expect from a 70% bar, but this one is smooth and not bitter at all — the 36-hour roast gives it this mellow, almost toasty warmth. It's become my nightly treat with a cup of coffee.

The 36-hour roast really comes through — this bar tastes warm and toasty rather than sharp or fruity. It's a 70% that eats smooth, no bitterness at the finish, and I've already gone through two bars this month.

The 70% single-origin bar from Río Samaria has this warm, almost baked flavor that I wasn't expecting from a dark chocolate. You can tell the beans were fermented together because the notes blend instead of fighting each other. Finished the whole bar in two sittings, no regrets.