Rarities Special Tastings and Events

About the course

A chance to expand your origin horizons and taste some new, unusual and experimental chocolate. This session is for anyone truly curious about the possibilities of chocolate flavour and a great chance to sample hard to get chocolate. Tutored group tasting will give the chance for group learning and a deeper understanding of flavour notes and how these particular flavours are expressed in a range of plain, dark, origin chocolate.

Entry requirements

Open to all. Some knowledge of craft chocolate and cacao origins will be an advantage, as will experience of using the IICCT Flavor Profiling system.

What's included
  • Samples of rare and unusual chocolate finds from 2024
  • Tutored tasting and background of each sample online
  • Webinars led by IICCT Founder Martin Christy
  • Repeated sessions before, during and after the 2024 winter holiday season

Note that this course is not assessed and no certification is provided.

Who should take this course?
  • Chocolate tasters looking for new flavour experiences
  • Flavour explorers seeking out new origins
  • Tasters or chocolate makers who want to explore and discuss different recipes
  • Any chocolate lovers wishing to experience some of the world’s most interesting and unusual chocolate