The origin of cocoa and chocolate

ONLINE MASTERCLASS

9:00 hrs a 13:00 hrs
Descanso 2 hrs
15:00 hrs a 19:00 hrs
Total 8 hrs

$3,500 pesos

Language

English

In this class, we will delve into the world of cacao and chocolate, from its roots to its current context. We will understand its origins, culture, and rituals from a scientific, gastronomic, and historical perspective. This activity is designed for people passionate about cacao, its transformation, and its profound meaning.

Ideal for cacao lovers who want to go beyond the flavor and connect with the history and soul of this plant.

💻 Mode: Online streaming
🎟️ Limited capacity.
*Internet access and a mobile device, computer, or tablet are required.

Syllabus

Part One (9 AM – 1 PM)

Block I: Biological Foundations

Module 1: Theobroma ca… what? – Biological Classification
Module 2: Cacao Species
Module 3: The Myth of the Three Varieties
Module 4: Current Classification of T. cacao Varieties
Questions and Answers

Block II: Life Cycle and Cultivation

Module 1: Anatomy of Cacao and Pataxtle
Module 2: Life Cycle of Cacao and Pataxtle
Module 4: Cacao Cultivation
Module 5: Seed Processes
Questions and Answers

Block III: Origins and Ancestral Legacy

Module 1: Cacao in Prehistory
Module 2: Cacao in Antiquity
Module 3: Cacao and Rituals
Module 4: Cacao and Corn Beverages
Questions and Answers

PART TWO (3 PM – 7 PM)

Block IV: Recent History and Origin of Chocolate

Module 1: What is Chocolate?
Module 2: The True Origin of Chocolate
Module 3: The Colonization of Cacao
Module 4: Colonization and Cacao
Module 5: The Industrialization of Chocolate
Questions and Answers

Section V: The Dark Side of Cacao and Chocolate

Module 1: Cacao and Subjugation
Module 2: Modern Slavery
Module 3: Preserving and Destroying the Rainforest
Module 4: Confusion and Half-Lies
Questions and Answers

Section VI: Cacao Heritage and Reclaiming the Right

Module 1: Artisanal Chocolate
Module 2: Sustainable Production
Module 3: Rituals and Heritage
Module 4: Cacao Ceremonies
Conclusions