Philippines Davao Mana 74%

Taman is a small artisan manufacture based in Zagreb, Croatia, where they embrace a highly individual approach to chocolate making. As a dedicated bean to bar producer, they focus on creating authentic and unique flavors that highlight the specific nuances of each harvest. This Philippines Davao Mana 74% bar is a testament to their craftsmanship, representing a sophisticated bridge between the tropical terroir of Southeast Asia and the refined techniques of European micro-batch production.

The sensory profile of this dark chocolate is shaped by a precise 36 hour conching period and a medium roast. This process results in a velvety melt that elegantly releases a bright flavor profile characterized by notes of fresh fruit and dried fruit. Using only cocoa beans, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, the maker avoids lecithin and vanillin to ensure the natural complexity of the Trinitario variety remains the focal point. The 2023 harvest provides a rich foundation for this award winning bar, which earned a Bronze distinction from the Academy of Chocolate.

Sourcing for this bar leads to the Davao region of the Philippines, where the Mana beans undergo a meticulous post-harvest protocol. The cacao is centrally fermented for four days in wooden, three-tier cascade boxes to develop its aromatic precursors before being dried on covered mats for eight to ten days. This careful attention to detail at the origin, combined with Taman's non-alkalized processing, preserves the integrity and geographical identity of the Philippine soil.