
Thanks so much for the recommendations, everyone! I managed to get my hands on these three Vivani chocolates from Ruohonjuuri.
Loved all three, but the 100% is still the star for me, those crunchy cocoa nibs really hit the spot. As for the 99%, I was genuinely surprised by how smooth it is, especially compared to how chalky Lindt's 99% can be.
Really appreciate all the suggestions, and I honestly can’t wait to grab another batch of these when I’m in Tampere next time!
Next up, I’m hoping to explore pastries with dark chocolate. So far, I haven’t come across a café in Finland where the pastries aren’t overly sweet. If anyone knows places where the sweetness is more balanced and the flavors actually come through (and aren’t drowned in sugar), I’d love to hear your recommendations.
I get that sugar tolerance can vary from person to person, just like salt, but I’ve eaten loads of Indian, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, and Southern European sweets at a time, and still struggle to finish any pastries I’ve tried in Finland.
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