This 1-hour chocolate workshop introduces you to the world of cacao and its remarkable journey from tropical fruit to fine bean-to-bar chocolate. Guided by our chocolate experts, you'll explore every step of the chocolate-making process. From harvesting and fermentation to grinding, refining, and tempering. You'll gain insight into the health benefits of cacao, its nutritional properties, and why high-quality chocolate begins at the source.
To complete the experience, you’ll learn how to taste chocolate like a professional through a guided sensory session and a blind chocolate tasting featuring a variety of origins and flavor profiles.
What You’ll Experience:
- Introduction to cacao, its origins, and the full chocolate-making process
- Tasting of fresh cacao fruit and roasted cacao beans
- Exploration of cacao’s nutritional value and natural health benefits
- Professional chocolate tasting techniques and a blind flavor test
This workshop is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Looking for Wednesday / Friday availability? View the alternate schedule here.
Looking for a different day or time not listed, or interested in a private class? Please reach out to info@bluevalleychocolate.com and we’ll be happy to explore availability.