Likely the best drink to pair with fine chocolate: tea. This is a pairing that well delve into:
A brief history of chocolate and tea
Neurogastronomy of chocolate & tea
Analyzing single-origin dark, milk, and flavoured fine chocolate
Pair the same chocolate with two different teas
Fair trade (above Fairtrade standards), made with rare cacao by small-scale craft chocolate makers from around the world.
Hosted by Geoseph, professional chocolate sommelier, chocolatier, and chocolate maker working in the industry for 15 years.
When?
February 14, 2023; 4:30-6 PM PST (Vancouver/LA) or 7:30-9 PM EST (Toronto/New York)
We will meet on Zoom! Link included with ticket and will be included in the kit.
Dietary requests? All samples will be gluten-free and nut-free (although I can't guarantee no traces of gluten or nuts). Some samples will contain dairy, with the option to have vegan alternatives.
Learn about what makes fine chocolate so unique, and how to discern which is fine and which is not. Learn better techniques for tasting, and get some understanding on how to better articulate and appreciate your fine chocolate. And learn how pairing fine chocolates with tea can influence the overall flavour, impression, and your satisfaction with the chocolate.
Shipping included! Ships across Canada & USA. You will receive a tracking link with the email provided. Please double check your shipping address.
What's included:
Cost: $59 Including shipping (ships across Canada & USA)
12 samples of fine chocolate made from award winning bean-to-bar makers from around the world (6 duplicates - one for analyzing, one for pairing)
2 bags of high quality organic loose leaf tea (brew at home the way you prefer)
Informative Handout
2 full bars to enjoy afterwards (1 single origin dark, and 1 milk or flavoured milk with vegan option)
Beautifully packaged and shipped to your door
Will include the Zoom link with the kit
Shipping included
No other costs in addition to the ticket price.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me