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Black sesame is celebrated for its depth and elegance in Japan, where founder Liang did her pastry training. By weaving it into chocolate, the founders honor that tradition while refracting it through their own craft, creating something that is neither wholly East nor West but uniquely their own. 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By toasting the milk powder the caramel notes really come though, elevating the white chocolate and making it taste like the classic Dulce de Leche, the classic dessert originating from Argentina. (In Brazil it's known as Doce de Leite.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe melt is immediate releasing a smooth, cream caramel liquid. The flavors are reminiscent of rich butterscotch pudding. The sweet rich caramel notes are balanced by the addition of Brazilian sea salt known as flor de sal in Portuguese. Additionally, the salt intensifies all the flavors. The finish is that of a sea salt caramel with whispers of molasses. 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Built on a creamy white chocolate base, it highlights locally grown Pompona vanilla from Gariché in the Chiriquí region—an aromatic varietal known for its deep, rounded vanilla character. You can see the vanilla bean specks throughout the bar, a visual cue to the real ingredient behind its warm, fragrant sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is gentle and composed: milky, smooth, and naturally sweet, with the vanilla adding depth rather than intensity. Flakes of smoked sea salt from the Azuero Peninsula are pressed into the back of the bar, offering subtle moments of contrast—more about balance than boldness. The salt doesn’t dominate, and the smokiness stays in the background, allowing the chocolate’s creamy texture and vanilla-forward profile to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a white chocolate for people who already love white chocolate—and maybe even for those who think they don’t. 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