Jasper + Myrtle Ginger & Coconut Dark Chocolate: When the Idea Leads the Flavour
Ginger and coconut suggest spice, crunch, and contrast. Heat against cream. Sweetness against depth. This bar hints at that interplay but keeps it subdued, allowing the dark base to remain the clear focus.
Made by Jasper + Myrtle, the approach feels measured and deliberate. The real question is whether the pairing ever moves from suggestion to presence.
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Origin: |
Australia |
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Cacao %: |
65% |
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Weight: |
70g |
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RRP: |
From $11 AUD |
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Awards: |
Bronze Medal Winner 2018 Academy of Chocolate |
Appearance
The bar sits in a deep, even brown with a satin-matte finish. There is no bloom or surface haze. Botanical embossing is neat and controlled, and the segments are clearly defined.
It snaps cleanly with a crisp break, showing careful tempering. In the hand, it feels considered, not decorative.
Aroma
Cocoa leads immediately with a dry, faintly fruity lift. The expected spice and coconut notes are subdued on the nose, offering little advance signal of their presence. Sweetness remains quiet.
The aroma suggests balance, not boldness.
Taste & Texture
On first melt, the chocolate delivers a composed cocoa profile. It is fragrant and controlled, with bitterness kept in check. The texture is smooth and melts readily.
The ginger appears late. It reads more as a gentle heat that settles at the back of the throat than as a clear spice flavour.
Coconut is subtle. Its contribution feels structural, adding softness and body, but it does not bring obvious sweetness or aromatic lift.
With chewing, the order remains consistent. Cocoa first. Heat second. Texture last.
Aftertaste & Finish
The finish is clean and lightly bitter, fading gradually without turning sharp. The lingering heat is brief and controlled. The overall close is tidy and understated.
It ends neatly, though without strong momentum.
ATC Verdict: Is It Worth the Splurge?
This is a well-made bar built on balanced dark chocolate and steady technique. The difficulty lies in the pairing. The promised flavours never quite step forward, and the experience remains more about structure than expression.
We admired the craftsmanship. We were less convinced by the idea.
Carefully constructed, but emotionally reserved.
Editor’s Note
The Bronze award likely reflects technical control and balance. Those qualities are present here. Whether the flavour combination itself feels compelling will depend on how much subtlety you expect from a ginger and coconut pairing.
–Adrian – Editor at All That Is Cool
