Overview
Listen to the exciting history of cacao while learning how to make chocolate from bean-to-bar.
Participants will make chocolate, the traditional chocolate drink of Aztec kings, and will finish the class by creating their very own chocolate bar to take home. The class will also include a chocolate tasting – can you spot the difference between the gourmet and the commercial?
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Chocolate making machines
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our Chocolate Factory is located just one block from the famous Santa Catalina Monastery and a block and a half from the main plaza.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
IMPORTANT - Once you have booked the class you must send us an email to chaqchao@gmail.com telling us what time would you like to take the class.
Our classes normally run at 11am or 2:45pm. Please if you decide to book a chocolate class with us DO NOT FORGET to send us a message telling us what time would you prefer the class.
You can either send us an email at chaqchao@gmail.com or by WhatsApp to +51 983771148
What to expect
Our classes normally run at 11am or 2:45pm. Please if you decide to book a chocolate class with us DO NOT FORGET to send us a message telling us what time would you prefer the class.
You can either send us an email or by WhatsApp.
The class runs for 2.5 hours and includes:
- Explanation of the bean to bar chocolate making process and history of cacao
- Roasting your own cacao beans
- Making your own cacao paste in the traditional Mexican style with a granite stone morter
- Making cacahuatil, an ancient Mexican drink.
- Blind taste of different chocolates to understand the differences between commercial and artisan chocolate
- Making your own chocolates with Andean grains, like quinoa, kiwicha, and coca to take home with you.
The class is taken within our Chaqchao café where we also sell organic Peruvian coffee, organic homemade desserts, craft Peruvian beer and of course our bean to bar chocolates.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop
Can I cancel Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 15 min.
Where does it start?
Our Chocolate Factory is located just one block from the famous Santa Catalina Monastery and a block and a half from the main plaza.
What's included?
- Chocolate making machines
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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