Chocolate Tasting
and Talks
Do you know the difference between
EATING and TASTING chocolate?
Of Course ....
You could just pop it in your mouth, chew and swallow .....
But if you want to really enjoy the taste of good chocolate you need to take more time.
Chocolate should stimulate all your senses and be a total experience,
So ......
Pause, engage your senses and prepare for your journey...
See, feel, smell, listen and taste your way through the experience
Look & Feel
The chocolate should have a glossy shine, this shows a good 'temper 'and be cool & dry to the touch Chocolate with a bloom is OK to eat but its appearance might affect your judgement of its taste
Smell
Yes - smell the chocolate. Just rubbing your thumb on the chocolate to help release the aromas
Sound
A good quality bar of chocolate should break with a crisp, ringing 'snap'
Taste
Place a piece of the chocolate on your tongue and press it to the roof of your mouth. The chocolate should slowly begin to melt around your tongue. Move it around your mouth and think about the texture and the flavours. Then, when you are ready, swallow.
And ...
If you can still taste the chocolate long after it has left your mouth, then that's a sign of a VERY GOOD chocolate
If you want more information about chocolate and to practice your tasting techniques our Artisan Chocolatier is available to give ..
... TALKS
£45*
Level 1 30-40 minutes
Group up to 10 people & includes samples
Brief introduction to cocoa solids & different chocolate producers
Difference between eating & tasting chocolate
Sample a range of Belgian chocolate
Brief history of Saffire Chocolates
Introduction to our range
(*£65 up to 20 people, more than 20 people p.o.a.)
£65*
Level 2 about 1 hour
Group up to 10 people, includes samples of chocolate & truffles
Includes Level 1 (above) plus
Sampling truffles and a wider range of chocolate from around the world, including 100% cacao, single origin
plus
Introduction to the production of chocolate from bean to bar
Demonstration of using chocolate at home
(*£100 up to 20 people, more than 20 people p.o.a.)
Other packages available
N.B.Travel expenses apply for venues over 15 miles from our shop
Interested? Please visit our shop, e-mail or ring us on 01603 869911
to discuss your requirements.
Nov 2011