New Tree recently sent me some chocolate bars to sample and review, and I'm happy to say that a couple of them were marked as gluten free. The first of these is the Lavender Tranquility bar which is milk chocolate with natural lavender flavor and natural lime blossom extract.
The bar is quite pretty, shiny, well-tempered and the perfect thickness. Each square breaks off easily and is perfectly sized to eat in a single bite. The milk chocolate melts quickly and is has a slight texture, not exactly gritty, but not perfectly smooth. The mouthfeel is somewhat thick and slightly sticky.
The flavor here is surprising! I have had lavender chocolate before and always found it overwhelmingly floral -- almost like soap. Here the taste is more herbal, and while I have no idea what lime blossom extract is, I certainly think it must be what gives this bar it's bright, citrusy note. The citrus cuts the floral taste of the lavender and makes this an especially pleasant bar.
You can find out more about New Tree at their website.
Comments