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Apr 8, 2024

★★★★★

Apr 8, 2024

My wife and I recently did a chocolate tasting with Geoseph and we had a great time! We learned a ton about chocolate, but also about the biological mechanisms of taste - it was fascinating. I look forward to bringing some out of town guests to Geoseph for a tasting this summer.

- Jeremy S.

Apr 8, 2024

Apr 6, 2024

★★★★★

Apr 6, 2024

Kasama Chai Spice Drinking Chocolate: This is my new favourite hot drink! Not bitter at all. I mixed it as suggested, and added a tbsp of some vanilla agave and oh my gosh, so good! Can I buy this in bulk?!

- Kellie G.

Apr 6, 2024

Mar 23, 2024

★★★★★

Mar 23, 2024

Amazing sensory experience! A unique, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable!
Geoseph is knowledgeable on all aspects chocolate. He has created a very immersive experience, you feel like you are in a wonderful foreign land w/ our any plane trip!

- Jane L.

Mar 23, 2024

Mar 11, 2024

★★★★★

Mar 11, 2024

Geoseph did an incredible job with our Zoom chocolate tasting. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he presents the history, the process and how to experience the chocolate in a very relaxed, approachable manner. Adding culturally appropriate music during the tasting was an impressive addition. Our group will request another tasting soon!

- Sandwich Council

Mar 11, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

★★★★★

Jan 2, 2024

Geoseph is very knowledgeable. We booked a chocolate experience with him and it was great fun! Lots of different chocolates with so many different flavors and nodes. We were taught the history of chocolate and where it originated. This was such a fun event to partake in. I would highly recommend booking a chocolate experience.

- Justin F.

Jan 2, 2024

Dec 30, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 30, 2023

Attended a private tasting here and it was way above my expectations. Geoseph is very knowledgeable and the tasting room is beautiful. Will come back for sure for other events.

- T. G.

Dec 30, 2023

Dec 29, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 29, 2023

This is an absolute 5 star hidden gem! It's tucked away and not immediately visible from the street but it's so worth going in - the space is gorgeous, the owner is very knowledgeable and the chocolates are delicious and fascinating.

There are lots of cool chocolate bars for sale but there are lots of activities available as well, I did the Chocolate Tasting 101 with my family and loved it so much that I would do it again - I really learned a lot (and would recommend doing it to understand why the bars are so expensive). You can also just go in for a cup of tea and a "chocolate tasting flight" in the cozy tasting room. And there are chocolate making classes! Such a cool business to have in Salmon Arm, I can't recommend it highly enough.

- Melissa E.

Dec 29, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 27, 2023

A completely enjoyable, informative tasting experience with Geoseph. His knowledge and passion for the subject of GOOD chocolate is so evident! He has created a wonderful space and atmosphere in which to learn about and sample chocolates from the world over. Like a wine tasting, the experience is very sensory and helps you look for the nuances in each sample. Highly recommend as a fun and interesting experience!

- Kris D.

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 22, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 22, 2023

I organized a classic chocolate tasting session for a corporate event. It was a huge hit, undoubtedly thanks to Geoseph. He had a relaxed and friendly energy with which he was able to create a perfectly balanced atmosphere of engagement, education, and fun. The pacing of the session was perfect as he walked us through the history and process of chocolate. The timing was also coordinated on his end to be considerate of any time limitations that a given group may have. It was clear that there was a lot of thought that went into the collection of samples, each one being completely unique and interesting. Booking and coordinating the session was a smooth process to say the least, and Geoseph was accommodating, prepared, and proactive in all our interactions. It is an experience that I would recommend anyone to experience at least once if they can, and I am certainly looking forward to the possibility of working with Geoseph again and having him host another session in the future!

- Ava C.

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 21, 2023

Geoseph created a wonderful event for our group and we all enjoyed the delicious chocolates. He created an environment that was fun and engaging and we all learned so much from him. I would highly recommend this event, there is something in it for everyone!

- Julie M.

Dec 21, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 21, 2023

What fun- and a great way to learn and enjoy a nice treat. He was so knowledgeable, kind, and interacted with the group. Wonderfully used his time well to walk us through all the chocolates, provide education, and allowed us to ask many questions. The music in the background as we tried our chocolates was a nice touch as well. A winner for a group event!

- Kristie S.

Dec 21, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 20, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed a chocolate tasting experience with a few of my colleagues. I learned so much and enjoyed a lot of chocolate too! Geoseph puts on a great presentation, is very knowledgeable and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am looking forward to experiencing more chocolate opportunities offered by him.

- Chantelle P.

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 11, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 11, 2023

The presentation was amazing! The enchanting journey through the Chocolate world was truly captivating and engaging. Thank you for generously sharing your impressive knowledge with us.

- Emilia A.

Dec 11, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 11, 2023

What a wonderful time we had! The chocolate was AMAZING, the instructor was fun, knowledgeable and patient (we were a little goofy). I would totally do it again!

- Colleen P.

Dec 11, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 11, 2023

The most fancy and atmospheric place in Salmon Arm. Had the chocolate tasting for $9.00 and felt like I was in a big city for a hour. The chocolate was amazing, and the freshly made loose leaf oolong tea was great too. More people need to come here.

- Janell B.

Dec 11, 2023

Dec 5, 2023

★★★★★

Dec 5, 2023

Our team had a great time at the classic tasting! Geoseph is very knowledgeable and selected great chocolates that were interesting and tasty! I would 100% do it again or recommend to others to do the same for a corporate event.

- Osereme O.

Dec 5, 2023

Nov 28, 2023

★★★★★

Nov 28, 2023

Definitely put a chocolate tasting on your to-do list while in Salmon Arm. We took some family here while they were visiting us, and it was such a fun activity that we all enjoyed. Educational AND tasty, you won't be disappointed. Great atmosphere and Geoseph was very friendly and welcoming.

- Renee L.

Nov 28, 2023

Oct 18, 2023

★★★★★

Oct 18, 2023

I have done 3 chocolate tastings with Geoseph and they were all wonderful and unique experiences. I have done a virtual tasting with my cousins, a tea & chocolate tasting in person with my cousins and a cheese & chocolate tasting in person with my husband and kids. Geoseph is very knowledgeable about the chocolate and the chocolate making process which was very interesting to learn about. It was so fun to taste so many wonderful kinds of chocolate. I highly recommend this with a group of friends or family. Both the online and in person tastings were fabulous. I can’t wait to go back!!!

- Renay M.

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 7, 2023

★★★★★

Oct 7, 2023

An awesome experience! If your passionate about tasting and learning about chocolate in all its glory then you need to see Geoseph.

- Clay

Oct 7, 2023

Sep 2, 2023

★★★★★

Sep 2, 2023

Spend some time and do the tasting. Geoseph knows his products and will recommend some amazing chocolates! I will be booking a private party soon.

- Ryan R

Sep 2, 2023

Aug 21, 2023

★★★★★

Aug 21, 2023

I signed up for a private, zoom tutorial to work on my tempering skills. Geoseph walked me through techniques, we discussed recipes, tips and tricks, and he offered feedback on the completed chocolates. After I finished, I was able to successfully temper three batches of a recipe I was struggling with. I feel much more confident and look forward to working on my new techniques. Once I master tempering, I’ll probably reach out to work on other skills as well. Great class! Thank you!

- Kelly S.

Aug 21, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

★★★★★

Aug 16, 2023

Geoseph demonstrates his passion for chocolate through an engaging and interactive presentation. Whilst describing not only the history of chocolate, but also providing an experience of tasting each chocolate piece with the background of origin and chocolate making process, he managed to instill in me an appreciation and enjoyment for chocolate that I've never known. Thank you Geoseph!

- Krys P.

Aug 16, 2023

Jul 8, 2023

★★★★★

Jul 8, 2023

My daughters and I enjoyed a chocolate tasting experience to celebrate 2 birthdays. We chocoholics learned a lot, had a great time savoring a variety of chocolates and attempting to describe our experiences. Geoseph is very knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and a great chocolate guide. You will never look at chocolate in the same way after visiting Geoseph.

- Gloria H.

Jul 8, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

★★★★★

Jul 6, 2023

We love this website, the dark chocolate and, most of all, Geoseph, the site owner. He loves chocolate and is incredibly generous in sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of all aspects of the subject. And he has a fantastic selection of bean to bar chocolate bars. Every month we buy 10-12 bars and then each evening after dinner, we have small pieces from three or four bars and talk about the taste of each. We've been doing this for a year now and have developed a little sophistication about the different tastes of good chocolate. It's been a wonderful and delicious education and we are just beginning. And learning more about chocolate and its different personalities has made us more discerning when it comes to eating sweets. We eat far less than we did before we took up the bean to bar habit.

- Susan A.

Jul 6, 2023

Jun 28, 2023

★★★★★

Jun 28, 2023

What a wonderful time we had with Geoseph!!!
Attending the Tasting and Education event with Geoseph was a birthday surprise for my husband. It turned out to be a fabulous trip around the world of chocolate, with history, education, amazing taste treats, and a coaching on how to expand our enjoyment, of not only chocolate, but everything we eat!

I highly recommend this delightful experience, for anyone who has a mouth, and nose !!!.
What a fabulous gift, or experience to share with family and friends.
We'll be back Geoseph
Gratefully, Donna & David Ross

- Donna S.

Jun 28, 2023

Jun 27, 2023

★★★★★

Jun 27, 2023

Geoseph was kind enough to put together a DIY chocolate tasting for our group since we were at a cabin with no internet. We found the booklet to be very helpful in understanding the entire start- to- finish process and how to fully experience the chocolate. The choices presented were a nice mix. All were surprised at how different our responses were to the same chocolate! For example, chocolate A presented as raspberry to one, molasses to a few and smoky tobacco to the rest of the group. I was repeatedly asked, "what's in this one?" Just the three same ingredients. Dry fine chocolate and a Wonderful experience!

- Brenda C.

Jun 27, 2023

Jun 10, 2023

★★★★★

Jun 10, 2023

This place is awesome, be sure check this place out it’s a must stop in Salmon Arm.

- G. Clarke

Jun 10, 2023

May 25, 2023

★★★★★

May 25, 2023

I had two lessons already with Geoseph and received many practical advice. He helped me to solve all the issues I had in chocolate making.
If any problems may come up in the future I would not turn anywhere else for help. Really appreciate it! Thank you!

- Karolina G.

May 25, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

★★★★★

Apr 21, 2023

We found the tasting very informative. Geoseph presents in a leisurely, friendly fashion with lots of opportunity to ask questions.
We found his enthusiasm about chocolate fun to experience. Sampling 16 different chocolate tastes and learning about their history
kept us enthralled.
We would recommend a tasting to anyone who enjoys new gustatory experiences. One doesn't have to be a chocolate lover to appreciate a session with Geoseph.
Geoseph bends over backwards to accommodate the clients' wishes.

- Anne D.

Apr 21, 2023

Mar 26, 2023

★★★★★

Mar 26, 2023

We all really enjoyed the tasting. The kids learned a lot about chocolate and how to appreciate and differentiate superior quality compared to the average bar sold in big retailers. We will see you again. Thank you!

- Jay B.

Mar 26, 2023