How to Eat Chocolate

Biting the ears off the chocolate Easter Bunny is one way to eat chocolate. Eating chocolate, however, can be a more sophisticated activity, especially when it comes to selecting really good chocolate. Become more familiar with good chocolate and how to get the most out of the flavor by reading the steps below.

Things You'll Need

• Chocolate
• Warm water
• Microwave

Instructions

1. Shop for the best chocolate you can find. Dark chocolate will give you the most intense flavor experience while also being good for your health.

2. Start the process with a clean palate. Your taste buds need to be free of other tastes to really appreciate eating good chocolate. Warm water will cleanse the palate quickly.

3. Warm the chocolate just a bit in the microwave before eating. No need to melt it, but warming will enhance the flavor.

4. Place chocolate on your tongue and let it melt slowly. Allow each part of your tongue to be coated by the warm chocolate. This is how you get the most satisfaction from eating chocolate.

5. Expand your chocolate eating experience by trying chocolates from different parts of the world. You can find great varieties at chocolate.com.

Tips & Warnings

• Intensity of flavor in chocolate depends on the cacao content. Good chocolates start at a 68 percent cacao content.

• Good chocolate is expensive and a little goes a long way. Save your money and buy good chocolate for the best flavor.

• Depending on where the chocolate is grown, it can have subtle flavors of fruits, herbs or spices.

• Chocolate is high in calories so if you are watching your weight, limit the amount you consume.

Resources

• Ways to eat chocolate