Medellín: Colombian Cacao Experience - Limited Spots!
ID: GYG1106105-1698658
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover the world of Colombian chocolate. Roast, peel and grind cacao. Make chocolate "bobos" and a chocolate bar by tempering on a marble slab. Enjoy several cacao drinks with and without rum!!
Step into the fascinating world of Colombian cacao with this immersive and hands-on workshop in Medellín. Known as the “food of the gods,” cacao has been part of ancestral traditions for centuries. In this experience, learn about it and transform it into your own artisanal chocolate bar.
From bean to bar, go through every step of the traditional process. Discover the origins of cacao, its role in ancient cultures, and why Colombia is one of the best producers in the world. Participate in the process that unlocks the real aroma and flavor of the beans.
Try the ancient method on a traditional molino, feeling the effort and rhythm it takes to turn cacao nibs into paste. Learn the secret behind shiny, smooth chocolate. It’s trickier than it looks, but fun to try with your own hands.
Enjoy different cacao-based drinks and flavors, including an ancestral cacao shot, and finish by making your very own chocolate bar to take home. Throughout the experience, your guide will make everything engaging and easy to understand.
Learn about cacao, Colombian culture, and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you come solo, with friends, or as a family, you’ll feel included and cared for the whole time. At the end, you’ll even have the chance to purchase extra artisanal chocolate bars at a special price, 100% pure, no additives, and made with love.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian cacao with a hands-on workshop
- Learn about the history and cultural significance of cacao in Colombia
- Roast, peel, and grind cacao beans to create your own chocolate "bobos" and bar
- Enjoy different cacao-based drinks and flavors, including a cacao sour with rum
- Take home your own handmade chocolate bar and "bobos" as a sweet souvenir
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The workshop is hands-on and involves working with cacao beans and chocolate.
Participants will have the opportunity to purchase additional artisanal chocolate bars at a special price.
INCLUDED
- Introduction to the history of cacao
- Traditional hot chocolate with cheese
- Roasting and peeling cacao beans
- Ancestral cacao shot and ritual
- Cacao exfolation
- Grinding cacao nibs into paste
- Make traditional chocolate "bobos"
- Tempering masterclass
- Flavoured cacao water
- Temper chocolate to make your own chocolate bar
- Personalization of chocolate bar with various toppings
- A flavourful ending with a cocktail. A cacao sour with rum!
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the venue
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
