Dark Chocolate Alchemy: Malva Flowers

Dark chocolate takes a botanical turn in To’ak’s Alchemy: Malva Flowers. Single-origin Ecuador cacao is paired with malva flowers, bringing an unusual floral ingredient into the familiar ritual of breaking off a piece of chocolate. Malva belongs to the mallow family: a small botanical detail that gives this edition its name and sets it apart from the usual nuts, fruit, and spice inclusions.

Try a piece on its own first, letting the chocolate melt slowly before adding a pairing. For an afternoon pause, serve with black tea or coffee; for a simple dessert plate, add fresh berries and a few toasted nuts.