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Make your own chocolate and enjoy a 'high chocolate'
3 hours discovery with Wild Child Cacao
Knowledge in cacao
Your own chocolate bar and 'high chocolate'
€90
per person
The workshop in detail
Journey into the captivating world of cacao with Malou and Eva as your guides in the Wild Child Cacao chocolate-making workshop!
In this immersive workshop, you'll learn the intricate craft of transforming cacao beans into exquisite chocolate. It's a hands-on experience where you'll discover the secrets of artisanal chocolate making.
You will learn how to grind cacao the traditional way, using a vintage grinding stone known as a metate. This method connects you deeply to the ancient roots of cacao production and allows you to truly appreciate the artistry behind this beloved treat.
You'll then get the chance to channel your inner chocolatier and create your very own chocolate creation.
Throughout the workshop, you'll embark on a delightful tasting journey, exploring a variety of chocolate flavours that will tantalise your taste buds.
While you indulge your chocolate cravings, you'll also delve into the rich history of cacao and uncover the fascinating health benefits hidden within this magical bean.
But that's not all! Following your cacao-making adventure, you will be treated to a 'high chocolate'. Indulge in Wild Child's renowned cacao espresso, an array of teas, and an assortment of delectable handmade chocolate delicacies, all crafted right here in their artisanal chocolate workshop.
You'll go home with your handmade chocolate bar. And weather permitting, you'll be able to enjoy the high chocolate outside!
Workshop location
Amsterdam-Noord
Additional information
Languages of the workshop
English
Nederlands
Meet Wild Child Cacao
Chocolate Makers
Wild Child Cacao was founded by Malou & Eva in the heart of Amsterdam.
Malou, one-half of this dynamic duo, is the craft chocolate maker. Her journey began unexpectedly in Costa Rica, where she found herself picking up a cacao fruit from the roadside. A friend turned these beans into chocolate, sparking her curiosity and paving the way for her love affair with cacao.
Determined to understand cacao from bean to cup, she delved deep into the world of cacao. Her scientific background led her to cacao conferences, research on sustainable cacao practices, and even a cacao bean grading course. She experimented with beans from around the world, but her heart settled on the organic beans from the Dominican Republic, perfect for crafting a ceremonial-grade cacao.
Eva, the other half of this chocolate-making partnership, is a creative soul. Her journey into cacao began in 2017, fuelled by a desire to escape the Dutch winter and mend a broken heart. In her travels across Central America, she learned about cacao from the tree to ceremonial use and its medicinal properties.
Upon her return to the Netherlands, fate brought her to Malou, and together, they made Wild Child Cacao. Their shared vision was simple: to create a cacao brand bursting with flavour and colour.
The heart of Wild Child Cacao lies in the Dominican Republic, sourced from the Öko-Caribe organic farmers' cooperative. The farmers receive extensive support, and their meticulous cacao selection and fermentation create a rich, full-bodied flavour.
In 2022, Malou visited the Dominican Republic to learn about the fermentation process and connect with the locals, even planting cacao trees. This commitment to understanding their cacao at its source ensures a truly exceptional product.
Join Eva for a captivating tour-workshop where she shares her extensive knowledge of cacao, while Malou conducts the chocolate-making and cacao-making workshops, including a tour. Wild Child Cacao focuses on crafting chocolate and 100% pure cacao, offering a unique and flavourful experience you won't find anywhere else.
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