Make Your Own Chocolate with Oaxacan Tradition Private Class

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Oaxaca City, Mexico

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Overview

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Chimalapa community, Isthmus Region, Oaxaca state, I come from a chocolate family by tradition, here I can share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years.
In honor of my community, we have decided to call the project Chima, which in the Zoque language means “jicara”.

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 teens, adults and anyone who wants to make their own Oaxacan chocolate.
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Cocoa and chocolate lovers.
Cooking lovers.
Chocolate makers

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea

    Meeting Location

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    5 de Mayo 210
    RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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    What To Expect

    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.

    Come and make your own Oaxacan chocolate, with local people!

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Make Your Own Chocolate with Oaxacan Tradition Private Class?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-337169P2

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