For chocolate lovers, it comes as no surprise that eating fine chocolates is a lot like drinking wine. Chocolove, premium chocolate maker from Boulder, Colo., has the following tips for enjoying a chocolate bar:
* Taste the chocolate at room temperature.
* Don’t drink a cold beverage just before or during tasting. A warm mouth is essential to ensure the chocolate melts quickly.
* Observe the glossy surface at the top of the bar, an indication of well-made chocolate.
* Break the chocolate into small squares; smell the aromas released.
* Chew the chocolate briefly to release the aromas into the nasal passage at the back of the mouth.
* Before swallowing, press the last bit of chocolate to the roof of your mouth with your tongue. It should feel buttery smooth.
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