Tastings

Cocoa Velvet is a small Portland business handcrafting chocolate truffles with passion and commitment. Please try some -- we think your own passion will respond!

Chocolate

At Cocoa Velvet we have a genuine passion for chocolate. Creating a Cocoa Velvet truffle starts with seeking out exotic chocolates from premium growing regions and even unique estate plantations, then bringing the character of those locales through to you. The chocolates we use are like fine wines: both the terroir and the skill of the chocolatier are on display in each taste.

We know that when you taste our unique chocolates you’ll never turn back. That’s why we want to educate people about cacao growing regions different types of trees, and the process of transforming cacao into chocolate, and then into truffles. The more you know, the more you’ll enjoy tasting each bite, and experimenting with what pairs well with a specific chocolate.

Chocolate Tasting Classes

Our chocolate tasting classes are a fun and educational way to celebrate or just have a unique party in your home. We talk about the origin, flavors and forms of chocolate. You will also learn how to compare the multiple types of chocolate available from different areas of the world and manufactures. Pairing chocolate with food and beverages is discussed along the way and emphasized at the end with examples.

Cocoa Velvet’s chocolate tasting classes come in flights with handouts while our chocolatier expounds on his passion.

Cocoa Velvet chocolate tasting classes
$40 per person for 3 flights
$60 per person for 4 flights
$80 per person for 5 flights

Please call 971-235-2045 or email kristin@cocoavelvet.us for details or to reserve a date your chocolate tasting.