Judge 1 Profile

Chocolate Maker/Chocolatier

Preferred Cuisine: Italian

Preferred Chocolate: Creamy Dark Milk Chocolate

Preferred Beverages: Barley Tea

 

Judge 2 Profile

Chocolate Journalist & Experienced Chocolate Judge 

Preferred Cuisine: Comida tipica y criolla (typical local wherever I am)

Preferred Chocolate: Unusual Flavorings and Inclusions

Preferred Beverages: Coffee & Fermented

 

Judge 3 Profile*

Chocolate Revewier

Preferred Cuisine: I've traveled and eaten great cuisine all over the world, and I love it all

Preferred Chocolate: Usually dark, but I am all in on any well-made chocolate

Preferred Beverages:  Yerba mate or flavored sparkling water

 

Judge 4 Profile

Chocolate Journalist

Preferred Cuisine: Thai

Preferred Chocolate: Dark Milk with Sea Salt.

Preferred Beverages: Full-bodied Red Wine

 

Judge 5 Profile

Chocolate Educator/Writer

Preferred Cuisine: Mediterranean

Preferred Chocolate: 70-85% dark

Preferred Beverages: Herbal tea, strong decaf coffee & seltzer water

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Judge 6 Profile

Chocolate Enthusiast & Reviewer

Preferred Cuisine: French

Preferred Chocolate: Complex earthy dark chocolate

Preferred Beverages: Herbal Tea

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Judge 7 Profile

Chocolate Enthusiast & Advocate

Preferred Cuisine: Middle Eastern 

Preferred Chocolate: Single origins of 80% & above

Preferred Beverages: Cortados & Amari

 

Judge 8 Profile

Chocolate Lover/Customer

Preferred Cuisine: Thai

Preferred Chocolate: Dark Chocolate

Preferred Beverages: Water, Unsweetened Tea, White Mocha Cold Brew Coffee

 

Judge 9 Profile

Chocolate Lover/Customer

Preferred Cuisine: Korean

Preferred Chocolate: Dark Chocolate

Preferred Beverages: Coffee

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* Certified Chocolate Taster