Explore how craft chocolate and fine tea illuminate one another in a curated tasting that celebrates origin, terroir, and technique. Led by Ronee De Guzman, an IICCT-certified (International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting) chocolate educator and taster, and Niraj Lama, owner of Happy Earth Tea, this immersive class is designed to refine your palate and deepen your appreciation of two remarkable worlds.

What you’ll learn

Chocolate

• Origins and cultivation of cacao

• Harvesting, fermentation, and drying

• From bean to bar: roasting, grinding, conching, tempering

• Quality, sustainability, and ethical considerations in the chocolate industry

Tea

• Tea and terroir: how place, cultivar, and season shape flavor

• Processing of fine teas (green, oolong, black, and more)

• Evaluating tea quality: leaf, liquor, aroma, and texture

• Tea and wellness: an overview of potential benefits

You will taste a curated selection of craft chocolates alongside premium teas, learn pairing principles, and leave with practical tips for recreating thoughtful pairings at home.

Location: Happy Earth Tea, 696 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM 

Cancellation made less than 48 hours before the class will be non-refundable. 

Note: This class is educational in nature and does not provide medical advice.