
Flight of 10 chocolate samples from various makers and cacao origins around the world. Learn about new styles and approaches to chocolate.
Chocolate has entered a new era: the era of craft bean-to-bar chocolate. For many people chocolate is a sweet indulgent, often associated with mass production and unethical sourcing of cacao. The good news is, there are many people in the world creating a new kind of chocolate. A chocolate that can taste and feel very different, with simple and pure ingredients, and sourcing that goes even above Fairtrade standards. It is something that 20 years ago basically didn’t exist.
This tasting is hosted by Geoseph who has worked in the chocolate industry for nearly 20 years. We will explore a flight of single-origin and flavoured bars that push the boundaries of chocolate expecations. Some you may love, some you may hate, but we’re going to explore this new flavour territory together.
Includes: Flight of 10 samples of dark and flavoured chocolate – all of which will be nut, gluten, and dairy-free (vegan)* *Although I can’t guarantee no traces. Also includes a flavour wheel keepsake, and tasting guide, and coupon code for your first online shop purchase at scienceofchocolate.com
Tasting: Interactive, fun, and low-key. Come as you are (beginners very welcome). No snobs here (nor welcome). We will learn about the makers and origins of your chocolate, some information on the process of chocolate making, and an open discussion about your analysis of the bars (there are no wrong answers here – you’re opinion is encouraged). It’s a great time for nerds who love to learn about their food.
The goal of this tasting is not to make you feel bad for enjoying the chocolate you enjoy, but simply to learn about other chocolate, other styles, and other views. Have fun exploring ideas and flavours you may not have encountered in chocolate before.
About The Host: Working in chocolate since 2007, and is a chocolate sommelier, chocolateir, and chocolate maker. Created a bean-to-bar tasting compass, the bean-to-bar map app, and has hosted countless tasting and chocolate making classes over the years.