Make your own Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

5.0 (4 reviews) Trelawny, Jamaica
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

When I first started travelling, I really enjoyed the context provided by those old fashioned guidebooks, how the history of a country, a town a people were linked to what had happened there. I was stunned to realise that our food has been on a similar journey and I wanted to offer more than a class that teaches you how to play with melted chocolate, so here it is, a hands on entry into the world of chocolate making, from the tree to the bar and beyond. Oh this is all vegan, dark chocolate is vegan but it will taste like Christmas so milk chocolate fans, this will be a revelation.

What's included

  • Bottled water

What to expect

On this experience you’ll learn the true story of how chocolate becomes the world’s favourite sweet.

We’re located on the edge of the Caribbean Sea in the Historic Port of Falmouth, a location normally accessible only to cruise ship passengers.

My family is from this area and has been growing cocoa for generations so I always give a brief history of the island and the historical use of chocolate.

I’ll tell you about how I went from a BBC Correspondent to a chocolate maker before I explain how we go from the raw ingredients to the finished yummy product.

We then get to know each other before we make our traditional Jamaican spiced chocolate but with a twist.

We'll roast cocoa in the big industrial machines before I share my favourite DIY hack for when you get home!

I’ll show you how to hand temper chocolate at any kitchen table using just a bowl, a a spatula and a hair dryer!

Before I walk you through creating your own custom made inclusion chocolate bars.

We’ll introduce you to the pods up close, we’ll look inside the fruit and I’ll explain how the beans are fermented on the farm and how the nibs are processed before we unveil your bespoke bars.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at Gate 5 at the Historic Port of Falmouth. It's s secure government port of entry so you'll need a passport or another form of photo ID to be able to visit us.

End point

We'll meet at Gate 5 at the Historic Port of Falmouth. It's s secure government port of entry so you'll need a passport or another form of photo ID to be able to visit us.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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