Bean to Beverage: Roast and grind cacao into chocolate
ID: GYG630647-1364814
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Take a deep dive into the world's favorite foodstuff with this chocolate making experience. Learn about the history of cacao and roast and grind your own beans into extraordinary hot chocolate.
Experience chocolate like never before with this bean-to-beverage hot chocolate making workshop. At the beautiful Condesa home of your knowledgeable chef/ guide, you’ll explore the fascinating history of this beloved superfood before donning an apron and roasting and grinding your own cacao on a metate just like the Mayans and Aztecs of old. Next, you’ll let your imagination run wild as you combine your handmade hot chocolate with a range of delicious Mesoamerican ingredients including chile, achiote and avocado leaf for an unforgettable taste adventure. Finally, you'll enjoy your unique chocolate creations at a table laid with artisanal serveware and alongside a delectable dessert.
Highlights
- Learn about the fascinating history of the Mayan world’s most prized foodstuff
- Do as the Aztecs did and grind your own cacao beans into delicious hot chocolate
- Get creative and enrich your drink with an array of ancient ingredients
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wheelchair users have enjoyed the class before, but the building in which the class will take place does not have an elevator.
Please keep an eye on your email inbox after booking the experience, as I'll be in touch to ask if you have any dietary requirements. Most of these can be accommodated for, although unfortunately strict Kosher is not possible at this time.
The apartment is in the same building as Drunkendog Bar.
INCLUDED
- All ingredients to prepare six different hot chocolate drinks
- A dessert to accompany your beverage
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.
