THEME: Very High Percentage Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate of 80% and above!
Want to challenge your tolerance for high percentage dark chocolate? Dark chocolate is packed with high levels of flavanols (catechin and epicatechin - AKA antioxidants) as well as various essential minerals. The higher the percentage, the greater the concentration of these nutritional components.
These dark chocolates will not be as bitter/intense as the high percentage bars you are used to, and some may not be bitter at all! They will vary in flavour profile because of the fine aromatic cacao used (from various countries). Ethically sourced (better than Fairtrade certified).
Dietary Information: Vegan/Plant-Based, No gluten, no nuts. Note: I cannot guarantee no traces of the above mentioned. Some samples may be certified organic.
$10 per person (pay cash, card, or e-transfer at meetup). Includes: 4-5 samples and light refreshments. If you are having trouble joining here or wish to join last minute, please contact to see if I can fit you in.
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How the meetups of Chocolate For Geeks will work:
- First 20 minutes people can relax, mingle, read books, hang out, grab a cup of tea. no need to come right at noon.
- We will mingle, socialize, maybe play a quick game or learn something about chocolate before the tasting.
- As a group we will taste, analyze, discuss the flavours (don't worry, it's not a test! and there are no right answers). Questions and feedback are encouraged!
- The Meetup will finish around 2:45-3 PM. Feel free to linger afterwards to socialize, relax.
Cancelling: Please let me know if you need to cancel last minute, or update your status on meetup go "not going" so that people on the waitlist have the chance to join.
Who can join?
Anyone! You could be in love with chocolate, just curious about all this. Those who enjoy it tend to be open to new foods, new perceptions, and be very curious to learn about food. It is intended to be a social, but if you're on the shy side know that you can be social in whatever way is comfortable for you.
Host & Purpose Of Event
I've recently moved back to the GTA after 15 years out West where I hosted various bean-to-bar events and meetups. I have been in the fine chocolate industry for nearly 20 years, and just passionate about sharing chocolate and guiding others to learn more about this fascinating new world of chocolate. Learn more about me at beantobarworld.com and don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
