Jasper + Myrtle Caffè Bianco White Chocolate: A Mocha-Leaning Bar for Coffee Lovers
When we opened Jasper + Myrtle’s Caffè Bianco, the first impression was tension. Labelled as white chocolate, it looks closer to milk chocolate. Aromatically, a café influence shapes the experience from the start. This is a bar that prioritises balance over sweetness, positioning itself for those drawn to coffee-led flavours rather than classic white chocolate indulgence.
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Origin: |
Australia |
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Cacao %: |
White chocolate (percentage not stated on bar) |
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Weight: |
70g |
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RRP: |
From $11 AUD |
Appearance
The colour sits firmly in café-toned territory, closer to milk chocolate than ivory despite its white chocolate base. The surface is matte rather than glossy, with no visible bloom. Embossing is crisp and well-defined, lending the piece a deliberate, premium feel without unnecessary decoration.
Aroma
The aroma is darker than expected. A coffee note is present but measured, closer to freshly ground beans than hard roast or bitterness. Sweetness remains secondary, allowing the darker tones to lead without pushing the bar into overt dessert territory.
Taste & Texture
The chocolate melts slowly and does not lean into indulgent creaminess. A familiar café-style flavour appears early in the melt, recalling the warmth of a well-balanced coffee cake rather than espresso intensity. It avoids bitterness and excess sweetness, keeping the profile controlled and approachable.
With chewing, the balance settles further. Sweetness from the chocolate base supports the darker note instead of competing with it, forming a clear mocha-like character that feels integrated rather than applied.
Aftertaste & Finish
The finish carries that café warmth and lingers gently. It holds just long enough to invite another square without drying the palate or becoming cloying. The aftertaste reinforces the bar’s easy, repeatable appeal.
ATC Verdict: Is It Worth the Splurge?
Yes, for the right audience. Caffè Bianco does not aim to showcase white chocolate so much as deliver a composed, coffee-first experience. We found it most appealing as a mocha-leaning bar that will resonate with those who enjoy coffee-inflected desserts. It may not convert white chocolate purists, but it delivers exactly what it sets out to do.
Mocha-leaning, familiar, and quietly encouraging of another bite.
Editor’s Note
What stayed with us most was how approachable this bar felt. The flavour profile is familiar and comforting, more café counter than tasting bench. It does not push intensity or novelty. Instead, it settles into something easy to return to, which may be its quiet strength.
–Adrian – Editor at All That Is Cool
