There Are 3 Types of People, Which One Are You?

[Tartar]

19 minutes ago, Ironbound said:

 

I don't eat or enjoy chocolate unless it's at least 70% cocoa. The darker and bitterer, the better. In fact, South Indian chocolatiers has recently started experimenting in locally produced fine chocolates on coffee plantations, and I've already become an inveterate snob. Fine dark chocolates, with hints of spices, coffee, or even sea salt.

Honestly speaking, I don't perceive Chocolate to be "bitter" unless it approaches 90%, at which point gets kinda unenjoyable to eat. 86% is already cutting a bit too close for my taste. But 70% and even 81% still seems quite sweet. 

 

Now it's gotten me curious. What is your opinion on +90% cocoa chocolate? I've tried 90% once, and a 99% cocoa chocolate. Both were incredibly bitter, and not something I enjoyed a tasting, but perhaps your tastes are different?

[Ironbound]

I usually take 75-85%, the new custom ones that have become popular over here in southern plantations, as I had said. if you take it closer to 90% and above, it does get very bitter, naturally. I don't quite think that above 90% is good. It becomes a pure slab of cocoa, then, suitable for use as an ingredient in cooking or dishes, but not really chocolate for direct consumption. Chocolate does involve other ingredients, after all.

[Maelstrom]

other option:

 

dump out the tea, pour yourself some milk, and then eat your cake with sips of milk

[Ice Cream Sand Witch]

I eat the cake first. Whenever I'm eating, I always save the drink for last. 

[Athea Andrea]

... based on the present results, it would seem like there's only 2 kinds