Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Chocolate Tasting Events and Pairings
What's better than chocolate? More chocolate! Add a virtual tasting class from Theo Chocolate to guide you through the dark-to-milk varieties - and everything in between - and you have an evening of fun and flavor!
The Theo Chocolate Tasting Experience
Theo Chocolate virtual tasting class comes with a box full of candy bars. A few weeks before the on-line class, participants will receive a sealed box containing several chocolate bars and a labeled with an empathetic warning. Knowing that recipients will most likely be those who have a deep affinity for chocolate, and with that, prone to sample such treats if they are in close proximity, Theo advises: "we understand if you can't resist and want to snack a tiny bit before your class, but try to save most of the treats . . for your tasting".
Class was educational and entertaining. Our instructor was amazing: he was informative, encouraging and entertaining. He began with a short presentation, explaining what chocolate is and where it comes from. Then he demonstrated tempering chocolate: the process of melting, cooling and, and in this case, "tabling" - spreading it around on a marble surface with a metal spatula. We then worked our way through the candy bars, starting with the very dark (and less sweet) chocolate to the very creamy milk chocolate. There were some classic additions: sea salt and raspberry which were phenomenal (sea salt being our absolute favorite!), but also some interesting specialty bars which included: peanut butter and jelly, bread and chocolate and root beer. It was a well-paced and delightfully decadent sixty minute journey.
Virtual Team Building and Corporate Bonding
It’s all about bean-to-bar chocolate in this one-hour event! At our virtual team building tastings, we talk about how makers create artisan bars from scratch, starting with the whole bean. This allows them to highlight unique flavors that reflect the regions where the beans were grown. The results are truly spectacular single origin dark chocolate bars, and milks and whites that will blow your mind and create the perfect corporate bonding experience! Includes: One-hour guided virtual chocolate tasting led by a chocolate sommelier, 3 artisanal chocolate bars per guest (made with transparently traded cocoa beans from our favorite award-winning chocolate makers), a welcome letter, and a tasting mat.
Perfect Pairings: Chocolate with Wine and Tea
When it comes to eating and drinking for enjoyment, wine and chocolate are two of the world's most cherished foods. When it comes to pairing them together, however, people aren't quite as familiar with how to do it right. We're here to fix that! We’ll discover the tasting notes in three artisan bars as we sip three carefully paired wines. You’ll learn to taste chocolate like a pro as we discover the nuanced flavors in the chocolate and how the wine and chocolate affect each other. Expect lots of discussion and banter as guests share their opinions about their personal favorites when it comes to chocolate and wine.
Bean-to-bar chocolate and specialty tea have so much in common! In this one-hour team building virtual tasting, guests discover how both cocoa beans and tea leaves are like wine grapes: They have terroir (translation: They taste different depending on where they’re grown). We pair three of our top craft chocolate bars with three amazing single-origin teas from an award-winning tea company featured in Michelin-starred restaurants. Plus a drinking chocolate to enjoy later. Cheers to your new favorite pairing!
Comparison of Virtual Tasting Packages and Pricing
The following table outlines the various tasting options available for private groups and corporate events, including package contents and pricing structures:
| Provider | Event Type | Package Details | Pricing / Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Wine School | Standard Tasting | 4 artisanal chocolate bars, 2 bottles of wine (Serves 4-6) | $575 per pack |
| Commonwealth Wine School | Expanded Tasting | 6 artisanal chocolate bars, 3 bottles of wine (Serves 6-8) | $625 per pack |
| Chocolate Noise | Virtual Chocolate Tasting | 3 artisanal bars, welcome letter, tasting mat | Groups 1-20: $2,300 flat fee |
| Chocolate Noise | Chocolate and Tea Tasting | 3 bars, 3 specialty teas, drinking chocolate | Groups 1-20: $2,800 flat fee |
| Chocolate Noise | Wine and Chocolate Tasting | 3 bars, 3 single servings of wine, tasting sheet | Groups 1-20: $3,600 flat fee |
For those looking to further their chocolate education, these classes offer a variety of ways to explore the delicious world of artisan bars. Whether you are ready to excel in class with a kit from Theo Chocolate or seeking a high-end corporate experience with a chocolate sommelier, there are options for every palate. Another bonus, after the class you will receive a discount coupon for your next purchase in some programs.
