Jasper + Myrtle Ginger & Coconut Dark Chocolate: When the Idea Leads the Flavour
Ginger and coconut make an unusual pairing for dark chocolate, combining spice with a flavour more often associated with sweetness and creaminess. Jasper + Myrtle brings the two together in this bar alongside its dark chocolate base. We were interested to see how clearly each flavour would come through, and what the combination would add to the chocolate.
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Origin: |
Australia |
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Cacao %: |
65% |
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Weight: |
70g |
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RRP: |
~ $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 dominates the aroma, with a slight fruitiness in the background. The ginger and coconut are difficult to pick out.
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, with the ginger heat fading fairly quickly. It doesn’t leave much behind once the chocolate has gone.
ATC Verdict: Is It Worth the Splurge?
Not for us. 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.
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
