Casa Cacao - Journey From Cacao Bean to Chocolate

4.6
(9 reviews)

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the 4000 year old roots of true chocolate. Hand grind your very own chocolate using the traditional molcajete. Prepare your authentic chocolate drink with a selection of the very same spices that would have been used in ancient Yucatan. Discover chocolate's link to the modern day by crafting your very own chocolate bar, a modern innovation.

Example Menu

Dessert

Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate

What's Included

1. Your own handmade chocolate bars. 2. Traditional cacao drink
Use of traditional grinding methods and moulds.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in Cafe Riqueza in the front entrance or the side entrance. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q7i1EbH1wuvRDk759?g_st=ipc

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will examine various types of cacao beans, and learn the process that goes on at the plantation before being made into chocolate. We will grind our roasted beans, and traditional ingredients together and taste the beverage that has been consumed in Mexico for millennia. You will also discover the modern side of chocolate, how to make your own chocolate bars to take with you.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Josh Nisenfeld

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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