No matter how good you are at making chocolate, if you don't start with the best beans, the final result will be dull and lifeless. And 98% of the world's best beans come from Venezuela. Beans from the Criollo species are extremely delicate, difficult to produce, represent less than 1% of the worldwide cacao harvest, and fetch prices up to ten times higher than other varieties. Criollo is smooth, not bitter, and has aromatic qualities that will make you say "Wow!" In our tastings, we only taste the best Criollos and their genetic relatives, which comprise a small fraction of all Criollos in the world - these tastings are a rare and unforgettable experience.
At one of my tastings, you'll learn about:
The three species of cacao
How chocolate is made
Why dark chocolate is good for you
How to tell great chocolate from merely good chocolate
How to buy, store, and enjoy the world's best chocolate
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