First admire it: an even surface, deep in colour, with a rich matte sheen. Simply by looking at a premium chocolate like Lindt Excellence, you will begin to truly appreciate quality. Examine the structure and look for an even texture, free of blemishes.
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It will feel silky and smooth, softening quickly under your touch. The feel of quality is unmistakable. Lindt Excellence offers a silky, smooth feel, free of rough, gritty textures. The high cocoa butter content will result in the chocolate softening quickly under your touch, and your fingers should leave a mark on the soft surface.
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When breaking a piece of fine, dense chocolate you should hear a sharp, clean snap. The fine, solid texture of Lindt Excellence ensures a dense chocolate that will release a sharp snap when broken. This snap is indicative of well-formed chocolate that has been tempered perfectly.
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Breathe in the intense aromas hidden in the chocolate, including rich cocoa and other scents. Close your eyes and appreciate the aromatic blend of fragrances emanating from the chocolate. Detect the bittersweet cocoa and other possible flavour notes such as honey or vanilla.
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The climax of the chocolate experience is the taste: a wealth of intensely satisfying flavour notes and textures. Place a piece of chocolate on your tongue and allow it to slowly melt over your palate. Then gently bite into the piece two or three times in order to discover the textural subtleties like almond slivers, fruit pieces or crunchy caramel. The experience Lindt Excellence delivers will be unique to each individual, and that is the wonderful reward of premium chocolate.
