It’s cold and snowy here. In short, I have some extra time on my hands. So let me introduce you to Levelez Chocolate. I was introduced to them for the first time at the NWCF. I like to learn about the companies I review, but I couldn’t find much on this one. Levelez chocolate is a small batch chocolate company based out of Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. It was founded by Silvia Guédez, who works hand-in-hand with local cacao farmers to craft single-origin bars that display the flavors of Mexico. They have six different origins for their cacao beans, mainly from Tabasco. Silvia began working in the chocolate business in Ecuador, where she launched Silvia Guédez Chocolatier in 2015. In 2021, she moved to Villahermosa, Mexico and started Levelez Chocolate. I know that Levelez Chocolate has at least 3 International Chocolate Awards from 2023 and 2025, but there could be more.
Now let me introduce you to the Levelez 73% chocolate bar. It combines two origins of Trinitario cacao from Mexico—beans from the valleys of Chinal, Chiapas and the mountains of Cerro Blanco, Tabasco.
Sight: dark brown, with good shine; sharp and delicate bar molding; excellent packaging–the inside of the outer package highlights the chocolate making process
Sound: good snap with break
Smell: moderate intensity and earthy sweet
Mouth Feel: soft, even melt with smooth texture
Taste: nutty and chocolatey with a brightness that’s a little sweet and a little tart, like grapefruit
Astringency: mild
Summary: I like this bar. It’s not overly complicated but it’s a good, solid craft chocolate bar. I would buy it again.