‘Slow Chocolate’ is whole new approach to eating chocolate and the the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

‘Slow Chocolate’ will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, ‘Slow Chocolate’ gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

Day course – A workshop of the senses

Our six hour day course is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Using fun and engaging games and taste experiments we will awaken your chocolate senses. Our superb modern London venue will put you in the right mood and help us take you on a journey of the senses.

We’ll show you the important steps you need to understand chocolate and to eat it correctly. Most of us eat chocolate in completely the wrong way, which is fine if your eating candy of chocolate confectionery, but not really suitable for the new world of fine and origin chocolate. You’ve paid a lot for your origin plantation chocolate, don’t waste that hard earned cash – get the most out of your chocolate by learning a whole new way to taste.

You will come away with a new view on the true taste of chocolate and with simple steps you can use at any time to quickly tell a good chocolate from a bad one. By the end of the day you will be well on the way to becoming a connoisseur.

Includes a light lunch that will keep your palate clean, and refreshments. For your own benefit and that of fellow workshop members, avoid wearing strong perfumes or aftershaves. It is also best to have a light breakfast without strong flavours.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted. Bookings made through Micrograde.com Ltd, our holding company.

Gift certificates: If you are buying tickets for a gift or present, you can download a printable certificate here. Proof of purchase required.

£100 per person

11.00am-4.30pm, Monday 12 Nov 2012
Adam Street Club
9 Adam St
London
WC2N 6AA
UK

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Taste of Chocolate

The Chocolate Journey is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, The Chocolate Journey gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

Day course – A workshop of the senses

Our six hour day course is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Using fun and engaging games and taste experiments we will awaken your chocolate senses. Our superb modern London venue will put you in the right mood and help us take you on a journey of the senses.

We’ll show you the important steps you need to understand chocolate and to eat it correctly. Most of us eat chocolate in completely the wrong way, which is fine if your eating candy of chocolate confectionery, but not really suitable for the new world of fine and origin chocolate. You’ve paid a lot for your origin plantation chocolate, don’t waste that hard earned cash – get the most out of your chocolate by learning a whole new way to taste.

You will come away with a new view on the true taste of chocolate and with simple steps you can use at any time to quickly tell a good chocolate from a bad one. By the end of the day you will be well on the way to becoming a connoisseur.

Includes a light lunch that will keep your palate clean, and refreshments. For your own benefit and that of fellow workshop members, avoid wearing strong perfumes or aftershaves. It is also best to have a light breakfast without strong flavours.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

£100 per person

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11.00am-4.30pm, Sat 22 Dec 2011
myhotel bloomsbury
11-13 Bayley Street
London
WC1B 3HD

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Part of our ‘The Chocolate Journey’ season

Explore The Chocolate Knowledge

The Chocolate Journey is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, The Chocolate Journey gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastronomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

The Chocolate Knowledge – introducing the chocolate makers

Our evening course will introduce to you five leading, new or artisanal chocolate makers from around the world.

We’ll take you through the philosophy behind each brand, explore their individual style and taste a sampling of each of their ranges.

We’ll also give you a quick overview of tasting chocolate and a brief introduction to the chocolate making process.

The event will feature famous names, new start ups and a few ‘behind the scenes’ chocolate makers you might not have heard of.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

£45 per person

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7.30pm-9.30pm, Weds 1 Dec 2010
myhotel bloomsbury
11-13 Bayley Street
London
WC1B 3HD

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Part of our ‘The Chocolate Journey’ season

Explore The Chocolate Knowledge

The Chocolate Journey is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, The Chocolate Journey gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

The Chocolate Knowledge – introducing the chocolate makers

Our evening course will introduce to you five leading, new or artisanal chocolate makers from around the world.

We’ll take you through the philosophy behind each brand, explore their individual style and taste a sampling of each of their ranges.

We’ll also give you a quick overview of tasting chocolate and a brief introduction to the chocolate making process.

The event will feature famous names, new start ups and a few ‘behind the scenes’ chocolate makers you might not have heard of.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

£45 per person

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7.30pm-9.30pm, Weds 13 Oct 2010
myhotel bloomsbury
11-13 Bayley Street
London
WC1B 3HD

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Taste of Chocolate

The Chocolate Journey is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, The Chocolate Journey gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

Day course – A workshop of the senses

Our six hour day course is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Using fun and engaging games and taste experiments we will awaken your chocolate senses. Our superb modern London venue will put you in the right mood and help us take you on a  journey of the senses.

We’ll show you the important steps you need to understand chocolate and to eat it correctly. Most of us eat chocolate in completely the wrong way, which is fine if your eating candy of chocolate confectionery, but not really suitable for the new world of fine and origin chocolate. You’ve paid a lot for your origin plantation chocolate, don’t waste that hard earned cash -  get the most out of your chocolate by learning a whole new way to taste.

You will come away with a new view on the true taste of chocolate and with simple steps you can use at any time to quickly tell a good chocolate from a bad one. By the end of the day you will be well on the way to becoming a connoisseur.

Includes a light lunch that will keep your palate clean, and refreshments. For your own benefit and that of fellow workshop members, avoid wearing strong perfumes or aftershaves. It is also best to have a light breakfast without strong flavours.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

£75 per person

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11.00am-4.00pm, Sat 18 Sept 2010
myhotel bloomsbury
11-13 Bayley Street
London
WC1B 3HD

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Taste of Chocolate

The Chocolate Journey is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, The Chocolate Journey gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

Day course – A workshop of the senses

Our six hour day course is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Using fun and engaging games and taste experiments we will awaken your chocolate senses. Our superb modern London venue will put you in the right mood and help us take you on a journey of the senses.

We’ll show you the important steps you need to understand chocolate and to eat it correctly. Most of us eat chocolate in completely the wrong way, which is fine if your eating candy of chocolate confectionery, but not really suitable for the new world of fine and origin chocolate. You’ve paid a lot for your origin plantation chocolate, don’t waste that hard earned cash – get the most out of your chocolate by learning a whole new way to taste.

You will come away with a new view on the true taste of chocolate and with simple steps you can use at any time to quickly tell a good chocolate from a bad one. By the end of the day you will be well on the way to becoming a connoisseur.

Includes a light lunch that will keep your palate clean, and refreshments. For your own benefit and that of fellow workshop members, avoid wearing strong perfumes or aftershaves. It is also best to have a light breakfast without strong flavours.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

£75 per person

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11.00am-4.00pm, Sat 23 Oct 2010
myhotel bloomsbury
11-13 Bayley Street
London
WC1B 3HD

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Taste of Chocolate

Taste of Chocolate is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points.

These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, Taste of Chocolate gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

Two hour starter course

Our two hour starter course is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Using fun and engaging games and taste experiments we will awaken your chocolate senses.

We’ll take you through the basics of tasting chocolate and leave you with some simple steps that will allow you to quickly tell a good chocolate from a bad one and set you well on the way to becoming a connoisseur.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

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7.30pm-9.30pm, Thurs 16 Mar 2010
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
London Members’ Rooms
19 Greville Street
London
EC1N 8SQ

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Taste of Chocolate

Special date as part of The Chocolate Festival, Brighton and Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival.

Taste of Chocolate is our new series of tasting events bringing a whole new approach to the art of chocolate appreciation.

Fine chocolate is fast becoming as sophisticated as wine, yet we are conditioned to eat chocolate as a sweet snack with little chance of noticing its finer points. These new events will help to unravel all those years of chocolate snacking by working through each of our chocolate senses one by one.

Rather than tell you what chocolate you should like, Taste of Chocolate gives you the tools to start you on your own journey towards becoming a chocolate connoisseur.

Through our courses and workshops we explore the gastranomic senses with a series of interactive modules, awakening and educating our palates along the way.

Three hour starter course

Our extended three hour starter course is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.  Using fun and engaging games and taste experiments we will awaken your chocolate senses.

We’ll take you through the basics of tasting chocolate and leave you with some simple steps that will allow you to quickly tell a good chocolate from a bad one and set you well on the way to becoming a connoisseur.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

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7.30pm-9.30pm, Sun 21 Mar 2010
myhotel brighton
17 Jubilee Street
Brighton
BN1 1GE
EC1N 8SQ

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Chocolate making stages

The Connoisseurs Club is our new series of fine chocolate appreciation sessions for more advanced chocolate enthusiasts. These new events will give you a chance to share your passion for fine and origin chocolate with fellow enthusiasts and guests such as our official reviewers or industry specialists.

The event will be led by Seventypercent, the format though will be more informal than our regular tastings. We will be providing a selection of the best and most interesting chocolate at each event, but you will also be welcome to bring along any samples you have found for group discussion and tasting – no matter the quality.

Connoisseurs Club tastings will be a chance to try some of the latest samples from new and established chocolate makers – including works in progress, source ingredients like cacao, and will be an opportunity to experience the weird and wonderful in fine chocolate.

This month’s featured topics will include:

• New US artisans – samples from new ‘micro-batch’  US chocolate makers
• Green & Black’s 70% – has it got better?
• Madagascar field trip – Jennifer Earle of Chocolate Ecstasy Tours gives us an update
• Early preview of bean samples soon to be made into chocolate by a top maker

While beginners are welcome, we will be giving only the briefest of introductions into how to taste chocolate and will be going straight into tasting and comparing this month’s samples. As usual, there will also be a chance for a whisky and chocolate match at the end of the event.

(Please note: if you are bringing your own samples along for the event, please ensure they are fit for retail consumption and commercially available, unless otherwise agreed in advance. In general, unflavoured dark bars will be of the most interest).

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

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7.30pm-9.30pm, Thurs 20 Apr 2010
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
London Members’ Rooms
19 Greville Street
London
EC1N 8SQ

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Art Pollard in a cacao plantation

Art Pollard of Amano

In a specially arranged last minute event, Art Pollard – the chocolate maker behind award winning US chocolate maker Amano – will be our featured guest at our February tasting.

Art will explain the philosophy of this new US chocolate maker, and will tell us how Amano went from kitchen samples to leading fine chocolate maker in just three years.

Amano already make one of the widest ranges of origin bars, and Art will take us through sampling their growing range of dark and milk chocolate and tell us about the sources of Amano’s cacao.

As usual, we’ll finish off with an optional dram of whisky with matching chocolate, or you can just stay around and chat with fellow chocolate enthusiasts.

Limited places are available for this short-notice event, so book your tickets soon. Price includes a free bar of Amano dark or milk chocolate to take away, worth £8.

Info

Book your tickets through PayPal – no account needed, all major cards accepted.

7.30pm-9.30pm, Thurs 11 Feb 2010
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
London Members’ Rooms
19 Greville Street
London
EC1N 8SQ

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