Meet the Makers Series Part 2: XOCO with Tarts and Truffles – Paris, France
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€22.00For the second edition of the Tarts & Truffles Paris “Meet the Makers” series, we bring you to an intimate presentation and discussion with Frank Homann, founder of the innovative tree-to-bar company Xoco, and his head chocolate maker Diana Cruz. Learn about the intriguing world of cacao tree grafting and cultivating, and taste some of their deliciously complex chocolate.
DATE: Wednesday December 11th, from 7-8:30pm.
ADDRESS: A. Lacroix Patisserie, 11 Quai de Montebello. 75005 Paris
In the December edition, we bring to you one of the forerunners of single variety cacao grafting and innovation. Join Frank Homann, the founder of Xoco, and his chief chocolate maker and flavor engineer, Diana Cruz, as they present their work, methods and 3 single variety cacaos: Mayan Red, Tuma Yellow, and Nica Brown. You will have plenty of samples to taste, as well as some surprise goodies from the Tarts & Truffles kitchen. If it’s cold enough, we may even prepare some hot chocolate to further taste the subtle differences between the Maya Red and Tuma Yellow chocolates.
Visit the Xoco Website for more insight into this incredible journey!
If you are an industry professional or IICCT Alumni, please inquire for a discount code.