What Makes This Bar a Tea Lover's Chocolate
Raaka's Earl Grey Limited Batch Bar is a 70% cacao dark chocolate made with organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cacao butter, organic vanilla bean, and organic Earl Grey tea. The result is a chocolate that carries the distinct flavors of black tea and bergamot, with a floral finish from the vanilla bean. It's a vegan, transparently traded bar that pairs the complexity of fine chocolate with the familiarity of a classic tea.
How to Taste the Earl Grey Chocolate
To get the most out of this bar, start by letting a piece melt slowly on your tongue. The catalog describes notes of raw honey from Ugandan cacao unfolding into Earl Grey's layers of black tea and bergamot, like an orange dreamsicle. A dash of vanilla bean adds a round, floral finish. Because the bar is 70% cacao, it has a balanced sweetness that lets the tea flavor come through without being overwhelmed by bitterness.
Each serving is half a bar (25g), which provides 133 calories. The chocolate is best enjoyed at room temperature — avoid refrigerating it before eating, as cold can mute the subtle tea and vanilla notes.
Product Facts: Raaka Earl Grey Limited Batch Bar
- Earl Grey: Ingredients: Organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cacao butter, organic vanilla bean, organic earl grey tea. 70% cacao. Confirms the bar is vegan, organic, and free from dairy or soy lecithin — important for those with dietary restrictions or who prefer clean-label chocolate.
Earl Grey - Earl Grey: Origin: Semuliki Forest Cacao, Uganda. Serving size: 1/2 bar (25g). Calories: 133 per serving. The single-origin cacao from Uganda provides the raw honey notes that complement the Earl Grey tea. The serving size helps with portion control and calorie tracking.
Pairing Ideas for an Elevated Experience
Because the bar already contains Earl Grey tea, you can pair it with a warm cup of the same tea to reinforce the bergamot notes — or try it alongside a lighter tea like jasmine green for contrast. The chocolate also works well as an afternoon pick-me-up, either on its own or with a small handful of almonds or dried orange slices.
For a dessert pairing, consider serving a small square with a simple vanilla bean ice cream (dairy or vegan) to echo the vanilla finish in the bar. The chocolate's 70% cacao content means it won't overpower a mildly sweet accompaniment.
Storage Tips for Freshness
Store the bar in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. The catalog does not specify a shelf life, but like most dark chocolate, it is best consumed within a few months of purchase to preserve the delicate tea and vanilla flavors. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator, as moisture and temperature swings can cause bloom (white spots) and dull the flavor.
