My recent Ajwa dates purchase was a tale of two experiences. The ones I initially bought from a local store were a letdown, as they were hard, dry, and didnt hav e any taste. However, my quest for better Ajwa dates led me to Datella, the Ajwa dates from Datella were everything I'd hoped for – soft but not overly so, impressively large, and bursting with a delightful sweetness. This contrast between the disappointing local store purchase and the delightful find at Datella highlights the importance of finding the right source for quality Ajwa dates.