Join us for an unique & educational evening featuring a

Dark ChocolateTasting

with an Informative Presentation

This coming Monday, September 26^th, 7 to 9 pm

$15 per person
We will learn Regional Flavor Profiles from Cocoa Seedlings to Chocolate Bars
while experiencing the world of dark chocolate in this blind tasting. This educational and sensory stimulating lecture helps you learn to distinguish chocolate notes, discern roasting techniques and recognize origins.

Participants will savor gourmet chocolates from around the world during this session, meanwhile developing sensory control of the palate and texture identification. The audience will gain familiarity with the numerous stages in cocoa production and bean preparation from a cocoa grower from the Amazon. Then, an experienced chocolatier will share about the regional flavors of cocoa beans, the process involved in chocolate making, and the economic impact of the world's third most important commodity. Chocolate bars processed nearby the cocoa groves will be matched up against the prestigious

gourmet, fair trade, and organic dark chocolates in

a blind tasting that will challenge even experienced chocoholics.
Dark Chocolate Lovers Sign up TODAY! Seating is limited.

Please register to reserve your seat!

Do Gooders!

A couple of Conservatory customers were caught repairing Pearl's walker. Pearl is in her 90's and still manages to get here just about everyday. Be careful, or one of our customers might just do something good for you too!

thoughts on coffee

A few thoughts for the new year....

Is sourness in espresso desirable?

Are blends about to become fashionable again?

Is dark roasting really such a crime?

How much 'potato defect" can we tolerate?

Do you need a synesso to be legit?

Do consumers REALLY care about the plight of coffee farmers if it means paying more?

Happy New Year