Professional Chocolate Tasting 101: Explore Origins, Styles, & Profiles

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.

Prepare: These are important:

1. Be hungry! Being full impedes your ability to pick up flavour. Plan your meal after the tasting if possible, or eat something very light.
2. No perfumes/colognes/strong odours. Olfaction is key to flavour, and this will impede yours and others to enjoy the experience.
3. Wear comfortable clothes.

Tickets: Purchase tickets and include cell phone number in case you need to be reached. Please ensure you can commit before purchasing. No refunds for same-day cancellations or no-shows.

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