Best Tanzania Chocolate
The 68 best Tanzanian chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from Tanzania, ranked by the Chof Score.
Tanzania bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Kilombero Valley, Kokoa Kamili, Morogoro and Mababu. Bean varieties listed by their makers include Trinitario, Neo-Nacional, Trinitario and Criollo, Trinitario. Tasting notes that come up most often: Red Fruit, Citrus, Cherry, Floral, Nutty and Plum.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 1:
Svenska KakaoTanzania 74%
74%darkTanzania - Rank 2:
SOMAMbingu, Tanzania 70%
70%darkTanzania - Rank 3:
ChocolatoaTanzania Kokoa Kamili Organic 80%
80%darkTanzania - Rank 4:
Dick TaylorTanzania Kilombero 65% Dark
65%darkTanzania - Rank 5:
PlaqKamili
76%darkTanzania - Rank 6:
FossaKokoa Kamili 72%
72%darkTanzania - Rank 7:
20nord20sudKokoa Kamili
76%darkTanzania - Rank 8:
FossaSea Salt 72% Dark
72%darkTanzania - Rank 9:
RaakaMaple & Nibs
75%darkTanzania - Rank 10:
RaakaEarl Grey
70%darkTanzania - Rank 11:
Raaka100% Cacao Unroasted
100%darkTanzania - Rank 12:
SpinnakerTanzania 70%
70%darkTanzania - Rank 13:
Barre ClandestineKilombero & Crème de Cajou 60%
60%milkTanzania - Rank 14:
RaakaBourbon Cask Aged
82%darkTanzania - Rank 15:
KrakTanzania Kokoa Kamili 2021
70%darkTanzania - Rank 16:
ruvidoZenith
75%darkTanzania - Rank 17:
Coco CaravanKokoa Kamili 75%
75%darkTanzania - Rank 18:
TamanTanzania Kilombero Valley Kokoa Kamili 72%
72%darkTanzania - Rank 19:
Hasnaâ ChocolatsKokoa Kamili 60% Dark Milk
60%milkTanzania - Rank 20:
JULAID70% Tanzania
70%darkTanzania - Rank 21:
FoundryKilombero Valley Tanzania
70%darkTanzania - Rank 22:
KarunaEdelschwarz Gin Infused 75%
75%darkTanzania - Rank 23:
KAICAO75% Tanzania
75%darkTanzania - Rank 24:
Moka OriginsTanzania 85%
85%darkTanzania - Rank 25:
TableTanzania 72%
72%darkTanzania - Rank 26:
Barre ClandestineKilombero 73%
73%darkTanzania - Rank 27:
Hazel HillKokoa Kamili 73%
73%darkTanzania - Rank 28:
Moka OriginsTanzania 72%
72%darkTanzania - Rank 29:
Green Bean to Bar ChocolateKamili
70%darkTanzania - Rank 30:
Ór Dubh ChocolateTanzania 2017
70%darkTanzania - Rank 31:
Ór Dubh ChocolateTanzania 70%
70%darkTanzania - Rank 32:
FjåkTanzania 75%
75%darkTanzania - Rank 33:
Original BeansUdzungwa 70% Crunchy Nibs
70%darkTanzania - Rank 34:
VideriTanzania 75%
75%darkTanzania - Rank 35:
Palette de BineTanzanie 72%
72%darkTanzania - Rank 36:
Hasnaâ ChocolatsChiwa Chiwa Village 75%
75%darkTanzania
What is Tanzania chocolate known for?
Tanzanian chocolate is bright and fruit-forward, known for red fruit, cherry and citrus over a clean cocoa base. Most of the fine cacao comes from the Kilombero valley in the south, and Tanzania has become a reliable single origin for makers chasing vivid, juicy acidity without harshness.
If a bar tastes of cherry and red fruit with a lively lift, Tanzania is a good guess. The Kilombero valley, with its well-run fermentaries, has built a reputation for clean, consistent, fruit-driven Trinitario.
That consistency is part of the appeal. Tanzanian beans give makers a dependable bright profile, which is why the origin turns up so often in fine-chocolate ranges.
Top makers using Tanzania cacao
Popular cocoa percentages for Tanzania
Frequently asked about Tanzania chocolate
What does Tanzanian chocolate taste like?
Bright and fruity, leaning red fruit, cherry and citrus over a clean cocoa base. It offers vivid acidity without the sharpness of some other high-acid origins.
Where does Tanzanian cacao grow?
Most fine Tanzanian cacao comes from the Kilombero valley in the south of the country, known for carefully run fermentaries and consistent, fruit-forward Trinitario.
How are the best Tanzania chocolate bars chosen?
The Tanzania bars are ordered by the Chof Score, an internal quality signal that combines origin transparency, ingredient purity (no PGPR, vanillin or vegetable fats), confirmed certifications, recognised awards and community ratings. The exact weights are deliberately not shown: the ranking is a tasting starting point, not an absolute leaderboard.
What does Tanzania chocolate taste like on Chof?
Tanzania bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Kilombero Valley, Kokoa Kamili, Morogoro and Mababu. Bean varieties listed by their makers include Trinitario, Neo-Nacional, Trinitario and Criollo, Trinitario. Tasting notes that come up most often: Red Fruit, Citrus, Cherry, Floral, Nutty and Plum.
How many Tanzania chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 68 chocolate bars made with cacao from Tanzania.
Which makers work with Tanzania cacao on Chof?
The most-represented makers using Tanzania cacao on Chof are Askinosie, Raaka, Moka Origins, Plaq, Fossa.
What cocoa percentages of Tanzania chocolate are most common?
The most common bands for Tanzania cacao on Chof are 75%, 70%, 72%, 60%.
Which brands make Tanzania chocolate?
On Chof, Tanzania cacao is used by makers and brands including Askinosie, Raaka, Moka Origins, Plaq, Fossa. Each bar above links to the brand that made it.
Where can I find Tanzanian chocolate brands?
Chof lists 68 Tanzanian chocolate bars made with cacao from Tanzania, from makers including Askinosie, Raaka, Moka Origins, Plaq. Browse them above.
Cacao varieties in Tanzania chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for Tanzania, as stated on the label. Open one to see what it is, how it tastes, and how to tell a real one.
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