One of our favorite things to do with guests is take them to do the chocolate class at ChocoMuseo in Antigua. They learn about the chocolate making process such as harvesting, roasting, tempering, and molding. They also learn about the origin and history such as how the early Mayans used the cacao beans. It is always interesting and fun for everyone!
On a recent free day, we took our seven Summer Sojourner students to do the class. Here are some photos and videos of them there.
ready to make chocolate
Isaac and Trey
Melanie, Bella, and Olivia
Karsyn and Mollie
filling their molds
They have a wide variety of toppings you can add to your chocolate such as coffee beans, sea salt, nuts, sprinkles, chili, cinnamon, mint, and more.
Cruz hanging out while the students did the class.
At one point during the class they do a competition to see who can grind the cacao beans into paste the fastest. Trey competed against Olivia.
Olivia won.
The best part is getting to take home your chocolate bar at the end of the class. It is dark chocolate though, and some like the flavor more than others.
Our group with the instructor.
A short video of their fun experience.
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