Make Your Own Chocolate with Oaxacan Tradition Private Class
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About the Activity
I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Chimalapa community, Isthmus Region, in the state of Oaxaca, I come from a traditional chocolate-making family, here I will be able to share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years. Come and learn about our culture and prepare your own chocolate in a traditional way, with basic equipment that you can replicate at home! Suitable for Children, adults and anyone who wants to make their own Oaxacan chocolate. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.2 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
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In this experience you will learn how to make your own chocolate, in a traditional way, imitating the process of our community.
We will start with an introduction to the world of cocoa from Oaxaca, to identify the organoleptic qualities of each seed, you will learn the difference between cocoa, commercial chocolate and a conscious chocolate.
Following the introduction, we will roast the cocoa in a clay comal, this comal comes from the community of San Marcos Tlapazola (Central Valleys, Oaxaca).
We will peel cocoa with our hands; Carrying out this ritual, we will tell part of the history and culture of Cacao in our community.
We will transform the cocoa into chocolate in an artisanal way.
Here you will choose the percentage of sugar for your chocolate, mixing it with different ingredients from the region.
To finish, we will teach you how to prepare your drink with a grinder; traditional kitchen utensil, which helps us to incorporate and integrate the chocolate.
We will close tasting your drink with a cocoa-based sandwich.
Each one takes their own chocolate made with their own hands.
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Sample Menu
Deserts
- cocoa toast
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We will be waiting for you outside a cafe called "LIA".
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We will be waiting for you outside a cafe called "LIA".
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Mexico_City time to receive 100% refund.
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