TASTE & LEARN SCHEDULE
All schedules are subject to change. Personal appearances and times may be updated. Please check back regularly for the most current schedule
11:00am - 11:45am
fine chocolate industry association
Fine Chocolate 101: The Art of Tasting
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Join the Fine Chocolate Industry Association for an essential guide to high-quality cacao. Learn professional tasting techniques to identify complex flavor notes and discover the craftsmanship that distinguishes fine chocolate from the rest.
12:00pm - 12:45pm
chocolate in a bottle
Chocolate in a Bottle: The Perfect Pairing
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Join Chocolate in a Bottle for an exclusive pairing experience. Taste their signature French sparkling wine (infused with cacao and hazelnuts) served alongside complementary chocolates. Discover how the crisp bubbles and rich flavors create a unique sensory harmony that elevates the tasting ritual.
1:00pm - 1:45pm
royce
ROYCE' Chocolate: The Perfect Pour
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Experience the luxurious harmony of ROYCE' Chocolate paired with premium coffee. This tasting highlights their signature Nama Chocolate which is famous for its silky texture and Hokkaido fresh cream. Attendees will discover how the velvety melt of the chocolate perfectly balances the robust depth of a fresh brew.
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Baiani chocolates
Baiani Chocolates: A Tree-to-Bar Journey
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Explore the authentic flavors of Brazil with Baiani Chocolates. This seminar reveals their sustainable tree-to-bar process, rooted in the Atlantic Forest of Bahia where they cultivate their own cacao. Attendees will enjoy a guided tasting of award-winning bars, experiencing firsthand how specific roasting profiles unlock the deep, complex notes of single-origin chocolate.
3:00pm - 3:45pm
coming soon
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Prophecy
chocolates
Prophecy Chocolate: The Peruvian Process
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Join Prophecy Chocolate for an in-depth exploration of the journey from tree to bar in the Peruvian jungle. This seminar follows the meticulous cultivation of heirloom "Chuncho" cacao and the traditional methods of collection, fermentation, and sun-drying used by indigenous farmers near Machu Picchu. Discover how these critical post-harvest steps shape the distinct flavors of one of the world's finest native cacao varieties.
5:00pm - 5:45pm
jamie metzl:
a sacred cacao ceremony
Confessions of a Chocolate Shaman: A Sacred Cacao Ceremony
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Join Jamie Metzl for an inclusive and uplifting experience where everyone is welcome. Blending guided meditation, sound healing, and movement, this unique ceremony uses fine cacao as a focal point to celebrate community and inner connection. Discover the Metzl School of chocolate shamanism through a joyous journey designed to unlock happiness and bring people together through the shared love of chocolate.
