Beaningful – Juniper Berries & Brown Butter, Dark Milk 50%

About the bar

This is a fresh and buttery 50% dark milk bar from Beaningful. The juniper berries give a minty, herbal note, complemented by the rich creaminess of the cacao. Juniper berries have often been used in Lithuania: as meat seasoning, or its wild yeast added to sourdough bread or the traditional Lithuanian soft drink ‘gira’.

The wide juniper bushes that grow among the tall pines may not be the most pleasant to collect berries, but the fresh aroma makes up for it. During the autumn seasons, the team at Beaningful go to hand-pick juniper berries, tasting the berries from each bush to find the most delicious, ripest ones. Juniper berries from the Curionion lagoon enrich the cacao with a natural sweetness, and this fresh aroma allows for the flavour to linger in the chocolate bar.

About the maker

Beaningful is a chocolate maker based in the quiet highlands of Lithuania, founded by chef-turned-chocolate maker Justinas. They officially launched in 2022 after a two-year build during the pandemic. Every stage of production, from sourcing single-origin cacao and roasting the beans to refining, tempering, moulding, and hand-wrapping each bar, is carried in-house, with Justinas leading all aspects of production and day-t0-day operations. His wife, Marija, manages brand communications and supports manufacturing, while longtime collaborator Ieva, a professional chocolate taster and chef, contributes to product development and tasting experiences. Together, they operate with a commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and sustainability.

The beans

The beans for this bar are sourced from Öko Caribe, a prominent cocoa supplier in the Dominican Republic and one of the most popular in the world. The two owners, Adriano de Jesus Rodriguez and Gualberto Acebey Torrejon, maintain close relationships with their farmers, often giving out loans for family emergencies and community needs. They also educate their farmers about sustainable land management and environmental responsibility, and pay consistent premiums for the farmers’ award-winning cocoa.

Nutritional info coming soon.

Allergens*

No allergens listed by maker.

Ingredients coming soon.

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