Pen ridiculous chocolate review. Win Barista@home coffee
Wine, like chocolate, is better when it comes equipped with a ridiculous summary, so add an über-descriptive, extremely specific review of the new Yellow chocolate to the comment wall below and the best entries will get to lay their tastebuds on a selection of the alkaloid of the Gods from Barista@Home. We might even send you some Yellow chocolate.
Barista@Home and StopPress have ten three-packs (one bag of Ultimo, a golden, full-bodied coffee; one of Nero, a strong dark espresso coffee; and one of Forte, a silky, smooth coffee) to give away to a few lucky caffeinds.
Range may vary across supermarkets and RRP is $7.99. And for some hot beverage inspiration, check this out.
Ryan
February 9, 2010
Yellow chocolate is a beautifully designed object that could melt in ones hand easily on a hot summers day. The wrapper unfolds to show a glowing yellow piece of something that does not quite look edible. The yellow chocolate tastes of minced up pineapple lumps, while the food colouring kindly attempts to stain your fingers yellow. Surprisingly the Yellow chocolate bar is quite tasty.
MCB
February 9, 2010
I had a taste of Yellow today my taste buds were awash,
with pineapple and chocky bits compliments of Josh,
I reeally tried to like it Josh I gave it all I had,
But even when I close my eyes it still tastes really bad,
I hope you find alot of fans who feel the opposite of me,
Cos more people get to try your product than dining in a tree.
MJ
February 9, 2010
I saw yellow chocolate and gave a yell of 'oh'. Instantly amused, I made a mental note to contact the advertising people with my quirky genius re a possible tagline and then I went on to buy some. Although deeply offended that the subtle flavours of corn, custard, egg yolk and the mysterious food I saw on the third shelf of my local health food store were not included, I was impressed by the shocking boldness and flavour influences derived from the risqué and hereto almost unknown ingredients pineapple and lemon – praise be the search that eventually threw these up. It was a good move, well made. My enjoyment was such that I will buy it again. A word of advice, both for and against – don’t eat it in a white shirt (the stains are disturbing); do enjoy it at work (it looks like something has gone off in the staff fridge and you can be assured nobody else will risk touching it as long as you strategically hide the wrapper).
dangermouse
February 9, 2010
For the same reason 'white chocolate' is usually classed as confectionery instead of true chocolate instead of true chocolate, my sampling of Yellow chocolate was disappointing. Certainly not a hint of cocoa to be found, in either colour or flavour, rather the experience of Yellow was more akin a crayon. A yellow one nonetheless, but it was like there was a party in my mouth and everyone was throwing up. In this case, texture has only just trumped taste as the victor in wretchedness stakes (joining coconut and cottage cheese to complete the terrible texture triumvirate) but not by much. I recommend a chaser of Barista@Home coffee to alleviate the gag reflex.
Stiglitz
February 9, 2010
The best idea was making it a limited edition.
Corn with an identity crisis
February 9, 2010
As long as the client has enough 'green' there will be more Yellow. So what's next? Hopefully something that can benefit a worthy cause. Sorry Josh but the choc looks like corn with an identity crisis.
Su Yin Khoo
February 9, 2010
At least it didn't taste like fish and chips
Like a dog that meeows
February 10, 2010
…do I want to hear that? Hmmm?
NicholasK
February 10, 2010
This Yellow, the first vintage, was hitherto an unknown quantity and has drawn scepticism from all quarters. The result though is fabulous. It is floral and forward and contains an almost magical combination of yellow fruity tones and fine herbaceous notes with citric nuances wrapped in underplayed tannins. This is yellow refinement as its best and has a wonderful balance and depth which one could only expect in something – well – yellow. Here is a big, full-bodied chocolate with surprising zest and piquancy which belies its origins. I pick up mineral notes of paw paw, nanas, dandelions with some juicy yellow fruit on the nose. The same emerges when scoffing this, pronounced but not overwhelming with a subtle seratonin kick. Oh so suave.
This is not a vintage that would benefit from age and I would recommend cellaring for no more than 1-2 hours. It is perfect right now.
Sarah Heeringa
February 10, 2010
Yellow Chocolate … I am impressed by the lack of marrow-bone and lumps of rabbit.
KW
February 11, 2010
Yellow Chocolate – tastes like nothing on earth.
Actually, it tastes like nothing at all so far, as everywhere seems to be sold out!
Red
February 11, 2010
Like KW, I'm yet to find out what Yellow Chocolate tastes like… I put one in my shopping basket, and by the time I got to the counter it was gone.
Conspiracy theory perhaps?
KW
February 12, 2010
Red: Wow!
Has it started appearing on TradeMe yet?
Cindy Kane
February 12, 2010
oh wow it was gorgeous! I am a chocoholic so never doubted for a moment that I wouldn't like it! YUMMMMMMY!
Millywants
February 17, 2010
Its willywonkers, gone quite bonkers. Sun and lumps and throw up chunks. Scrape the kids off of the walls. The colour rush makes V blush. Its weird and strange and I dont know how, but I like it just like Ali Mau. Not sure if I will make the swing but milk to yellow could be my thing. All in all a lot of fun – thank you yellow your job is done.
hedgie
February 17, 2010
The divine yellow chocolate is good enough to replace the yellow missing from inside the infamous Creme Eggs – might make them taste the way they used to
Juice
March 1, 2010
It must have been good as it was all sold before it got anywhere near my buds. I heard it was like sparkling duet, not sure if chocolate and fizzy drink should be consumed in the one bite. Now I'm left feeling like I missed out on something unique