Introduction to Fine Chocolate - Online Knowledge Course

What is Fine Chocolate? – Learn what sets fine chocolate apart from mass-market brands and ‘ethical’ chocolate brands.

The Art of Sensorial Tasting – Develop your palate and learn to identify the complex flavors of fine chocolate. There are two practical tasting exercises to help you.

The Origins of Chocolate: From Tree to Bar – Explore where chocolate came from and how we fell in love with this Food of the Gods.

The Tree-to-Bean & Bean-to-Bar Process – Gain an in-depth understanding of how cacao is grown and understand the role of fermentation, roasting and refining to appreciate the craftsmanship behind every bar.

Become a Bean Geek – Explore the criteria of Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship as a tool to help you identify the fine from the fashionable.

Where to Buy Fine Chocolate - Do a bit of homework to find your local craft chocolate maker and the best sources of craft chocolate online.

Self-Paced & On-Demand – Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Engaging Video Lessons – High-quality content designed to immerse you in the world of chocolate.

No Experience Required – Perfect for beginners who want to elevate their chocolate knowledge.

Unlock a New Passion – Impress friends, enhance your tasting skills, and make informed choices when buying chocolate.

Expertly Crafted - Course designed and delivered by Kathryn Laverack, Fine Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge.

Preparation for Further Learning - If you are considering taking the IICCT Certificates in Chocolate Tasting, this course gives you the foundation knowledge needed to get the best from your IICCT training.