Taiwan #1 Ping Tung Chocolate 70%

Fu Wan Chocolate is an artisan maker based in the Ping Tung region of Taiwan. As a tree-to-bar producer, they maintain total control over the supply chain, transforming local cacao into world-class chocolate. Their commitment to Taiwanese origin is exemplified in the Taiwan #1 Ping Tung Chocolate 70%, which earned a Bronze award at the 2024 International Chocolate Awards World Final.

This 45-gram bar is a 70% dark chocolate that highlights a clean and additive-free approach. The recipe contains only cocoa beans, sugar, and cocoa butter, intentionally omitting lecithin, PGPR, and vanillin. Tasters can expect a nuanced profile featuring notes of raisin, toffee, and nuts, followed by bright tropical fruits and subtle layers of licorice and vanilla.

The craftsmanship behind this bar relies on specific techniques applied to the 2023 harvest. The beans undergo a controlled fermentation followed by a specialized drying protocol on elevated plates in both indoor and outdoor settings. This careful handling of the Ping Tung cacao ensures a precise balance of fats and sugars that defines the maker’s signature style.