As with wine grapes, the source of cacao beans is supposed to result in distinct flavors and aromas. And like that, terroir makes its way into the chocolate lovers' lexicon and the search is on for single-origin chocolates. Even Hershey's is now producing the higher-quality chocolate.
Posted on March 5, 2007
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