Flavour Analysis - Chocolate and Japanese Tea

Step into the world of flavours as we play "flavour detectives," uncovering the unique tastes and interactions of Japanese tea and craft chocolate.

A shared love for delicious discoveries brought together Jan from Jan's Chanoma (Jan • 茶の間) and Olivia from YI SHI Cacao Collective to create a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. This blind tasting adventure blends the elegance of Japanese tea with the playful complexity of craft chocolate, inviting you to explore their harmony in surprising ways.

What to Look Forward To:

• Explore how to use a tasting wheel, from simple flavours to complex nuances
• Learn the art of tasting Japanese tea
• Develop your palate for craft chocolate and its many expressions
• Savor four Japanese tea and five craft chocolates
• Experience flavour interactions through engaging blind tasting exercises

Event Details:

• Date: February 22, 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 10:30 - 12:00pm
• Location: Hong Collective, 2250 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

*Seating is limited to make sure you have the best experience possible! Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the session starts.

Your Host:

Jan Chan - Jan is the Global Japanese Tea Association representative for Western Canada, a devoted chado practitioner, and Teakan’s Japanese tea specialist. As a graduate of the Japanese Tea Master Course in Kyoto, Jan looks forward to sharing her tea knowledge, travel stories and special teas from her collection with you.

Olivia Wu – A certified International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting Level 2 chocolate taster, Olivia loves sharing the joy of bean-to-bar chocolate and its story to inspire your future chocolate adventure.

Allergens:

Please check for possible allergens before purchasing an event ticket. Possible allergens: diary, corn, passion fruit, and nuts.