Moka; Quinoa
by Orquidea
Impact
When there's nothing to say, say nothing; & let others puzzle over whether that signifies dumb stupidity or quiet intelligence.
2 bars that speak for themselves.
2 bars that speak for themselves.
Appearance 3.6 / 5
| Color: | medium brown with reddish cast |
| Surface: | mildly greasy (Moka); tactile grains (Quinoa) |
| Temper: | light sheen beneath the smudges |
| Snap: | true solid sheer (better on break than bite) |
Aroma 8 / 10
Moka
climbing coffee pushes fruit & florals to lower rungs
Quinoa
Peruvian bouquet of flowers & wine & Earth tones
climbing coffee pushes fruit & florals to lower rungs
Quinoa
Peruvian bouquet of flowers & wine & Earth tones
Mouthfeel 11.9 / 15
| Texture: |
Moka: moderate grain; unclear intent Quinoa: yielding crunch to spare the dental work, gives way to raisin feel that then meshes with Flavor so as to become indistinguishable… nicely finessed |
| Melt: |
Moka: pulls from grainy to watery Quinoa: substantive without overbearing,, allows quinoa to remain on stage while chocolate takes leave |
Flavor 41.1 / 50
Moka
acidic coffee detraction
Quinoa
quinoa starch -> wine reverts back to its dark raisin past-> apricot -> cashew -> as the grain dissolves it melds as one with the fruit
acidic coffee detraction
Quinoa
quinoa starch -> wine reverts back to its dark raisin past-> apricot -> cashew -> as the grain dissolves it melds as one with the fruit
Quality 15.7 / 20
Moka
Due to its greater comparative strength, coffee needs to be carefully selected & matched to this cacáo. The coffee here proves too acidic, too competitive instead of bowing to the beauty of cacáo. A generalized mishap.
Quinoa
A chameleon quinoa.
Not Aunt Rebecca's rice crisp or Cousin Kyle's nibby bar. A creative, inspired interpretation of a crunch bar. The crunch here never steals chocolate's thunder: quinoa announces itself then defers to the multi-fruity-noted Peruvian cacao. An astute juxtaposition & transmutation of Texture-to-Flavor suggests refined instincts on the part of Orquidea yet to be fully moderated with discernment throughout the line (see Moka above).
Any demerits strictly on cosmetics. Otherwise, a showcase bar deserving its own PR campaign.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
Due to its greater comparative strength, coffee needs to be carefully selected & matched to this cacáo. The coffee here proves too acidic, too competitive instead of bowing to the beauty of cacáo. A generalized mishap.
Quinoa
A chameleon quinoa.
Not Aunt Rebecca's rice crisp or Cousin Kyle's nibby bar. A creative, inspired interpretation of a crunch bar. The crunch here never steals chocolate's thunder: quinoa announces itself then defers to the multi-fruity-noted Peruvian cacao. An astute juxtaposition & transmutation of Texture-to-Flavor suggests refined instincts on the part of Orquidea yet to be fully moderated with discernment throughout the line (see Moka above).
Any demerits strictly on cosmetics. Otherwise, a showcase bar deserving its own PR campaign.
Reviewed May 14, 2015