Chocolate 101
Snap, smell, melt. Then pick a favorite.
A complete chocolate tasting for all ages: a flight of 12 real bars from grocery classics to ruby, white and craft bean-to-bar, a blind Cocoa-Off, a build-your-own pairing board, eight party batches and 20 chocolate drinks and treats.
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Chocolate 101 turns a few bars into a real tasting. Taste milk, dark, ruby and craft bars side by side, play the blind Cocoa-Off, build a pairing board with fruit, nuts and cheese, and make a hot chocolate bar or fondue for a crowd. Every fact is checked, and the two adults-only recipes are clearly marked.
- 12bars to taste
- 20drinks & treats
- 8party batches
What you get
The 36-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Chocolate 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, dark, milk, white and ruby, and bean to bar in five steps.
- 03-06How It's Made, the Wrapper, Styles & Pairing BoardCacao, conching and tempering, label terms decoded, eight styles and a build-your-own pairing board.
- 07-12Bar Lineup, Tasting, Party & Serving12 real bars in three tiers, how to taste, the party plan, sips to pair, the shopping list and serving tips.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Cocoa-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, a blind tasting game and chocolate facts to share.
- 20-23Batch It for a CrowdEight party-size batches, from a hot chocolate bar for 12 to fondue, bark and truffles.
- 24-3620 Drinks & Treats & 12 Bar CardsCut-apart recipe cards, a prep page, a card for every bar and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your barsBuy a tier of four from the lineup, from grocery classics to craft bean-to-bar.
- 04Run the Cocoa-OffTaste blind, guess which bar is which, then open the pairing board.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- Bamboo cheese board with hidden knife drawerA roomy board with the knives tucked inside, so the whole spread lives in one place.See it on Amazon →
- Juvale slate cheese labelsChalk each cheese's name so guests know their brie from their Manchego.See it on Amazon →
- Roasted Marcona almonds, 2.2 lbButtery Spanish almonds, the classic partner for Manchego.See it on Amazon →
- SMIRLY charcuterie board setSnacks guests can carry on the tour.See it on Amazon →
- 8 oz white bouillon cups, set of 6Proper cupping bowls: one per coffee, wide enough to break the crust.See it on Amazon →
- Hot chocolate gift set, 9 flavorsA cocoa bar for the party, or a prize for the trivia winners.See it on Amazon →
- Numbered bottle bags for blind tasting, 10 packCovers the label and numbers the pour, so the guess stays honest.See it on Amazon →
- Carr's Table Water crackers, 24 snack packsThe plain palate reset. Single packs, so nobody shares a sleeve.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Chocolate 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Chocolate 101 Primer, How It's Made, the Wrapper, Styles & Pairing Board, Bar Lineup, Tasting, Party & Serving, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Cocoa-Off, Batch It for a Crowd and 20 Drinks & Treats & 12 Bar Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Chocolate 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your bars: Buy a tier of four from the lineup, from grocery classics to craft bean-to-bar. 4. Run the Cocoa-Off: Taste blind, guess which bar is which, then open the pairing board.
What occasions is the Chocolate 101 kit good for?
Family night, Holiday party, Valentine's Day, Birthday, Date night and Girls' night. It's rated for all ages.
Is the Chocolate 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (36-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Chocolate 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
