October Chocolate Tasting: Jamaica and Trinidad

A Caribbean Chocolate Journey

Tucked away in the heart of a Carribean, Jamaica and Trinidad are islands brimming with breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and cacao treasures waiting to be discovered. In this tasting, we will journey through their rich flavours - from single-origin chocolate and roasted cacao nibs, to playful inclusions like banana, plantain, and the spirited touch of Jamaican rum. What better way to experience a culture by tasting its stories through chocolate?

What to Look Forward To:

• Taste two remarkable cacao origins - Jamaica and Trinidad. We will explore the full spectrum of flavours crafted by two rare and hard-to-find chocolate makers
• Learn how to navigate a cacao and chocolate flavour profile map
• Make colorful paper cacao fruit hanging ornaments 
• Sip and Crunch: Enjoy refreshing brewed cacao tea and the crunch of roasted cacao beans

The Chocolate:

•  75% dark chocolate, Jamaica
• "Slow Roasted Nibs", 68% dark chocolate, Jamaica
• "Worthy Park Select - Jamaican Rum", 65% dark chocolate, Jamaica
• "Banana, Plantain & Sweet Potato", white chocolate, Jamaica
  
• 70% dark chocolate, Trinidad
  
• "Garbanzo", 50% dark chocolate, Trinidad
• "Plantain", 50% dark chocolate, Trinidad
• Hand-crafted fall harvest inspired chocolate bonbons

Event Details:

• Date: October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: Werklab, 1275 Venables Street #290, Vancouver, BC

*8 spots only.

*Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes before the session starts.

Your Host:

Olivia – a Level 2 Certified Chocolate Taster from the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting, and has recently completed a Tree-to-bar certificate course at a cacao origin in Taiwan. She loves sharing the joy of craft chocolate and the stories behind it to inspire your own chocolate adventures.

Allergens:

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