From Bean to Brilliance: Celebrating Women in Chocolate

Chocolate is more than just delicious - it is a journey. For some, it is an adventure through lush forests, winding rivers, and deep into history, uncovering the rich culture of cacao. For others, it is a taste of love, a memory wrapped in every bite.

This International Women's Month, YI SHI Cacao Collective and Little Umbrella Cafe invite you to celebrate the remarkable women behind craft chocolate. Together, we'll explore four distinct cacao origins from around the world and savor the work of four exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate makers.

What to Look Forward To:

• Learn how to taste craft chocolate
• Explore the thoughtfully curated aroma library
• Compare two 70% chocolate bars with different ratios of cacao and cocoa butter
• Savor four unique cacao origins - Tanzania, Brazil, Mexico and Taiwan. There will be eight varieties of chocolate and bonbons, with a fun blind tasting twist!
• Enjoy hot brewed cacao tea and roasted cacao beans

The Chocolate:

• "Education Series - Percentages", 70% dark chocolate, Tanzania
• "Changzhi Pingtung", 70% dark chocolate, Taiwan
• "Cacao & Piloncillo", 68% dark chocolate with piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), Mexico
• "Wild Juruá" 70% dark chocolate, Brazil
• "White Chocolate with Passionfruit", Brazil
• "Yuzu" 56% dark milk chocolate, Tanzania
• Hand-crafted bonbons

Event Details:

• Date: March 15, 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
• Location: Little Umbrella Cafe, 4372 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

*Seating is limited to make sure you have the best experience possible! Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes before the session starts.

Your Host:

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

Allergens:

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