Chocolate Making: Bean to Bar Production from Ethical Sourcing to Enjoyable Eating

You will learn how to make your very own chocolate bar, starting from cocoa beans. The discussion will start by exploring a few bean origins, then students will take part in hands-on activities for each of the chocolate making steps (roast, grind, winnow, refine, conch, temper, pour, solidify) and end with a discussion on sensory analysis of chocolate. During these activities, the leaders will include video from a chocolate estate, a message from one of the farmers, discussion of how the farm side processing works, a brief history of chocolate, and ways to find your own supply of cocoa beans – exploring ethical production, organic, and fair-trade concepts.

Registration Includes

Experience in chocolate making, new ways to enjoy chocolate (cocoa tea and enhanced their taste-testing abilities), and approximately 150 g (1/3 pound) of chocolate they have poured themselves – with access to many different additives (flavors and inclusions) as they choose.

We will also provide information on how to get started as a chocolate maker, including list of equipment, connections to order beans, and a few starter recipes for chocolate (dark, milk, and white).

You should bring…

You don’t need to bring anything, although some folks like to bring a notepad and something to write with.

Skill Level

This class is for anyone

Prerequisite Skills

Students should know how to do the following specific skills prior to class for the best experience.

– keep a clean and safe workspace

– Eat chocolate

Best for Ages…

13 and older

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