When Chocolate Meets Coffee

“When Chocolate Meets Coffee” is a curated, guided tasting experience that pairs four of Aeka’s specialty coffees with four of BAR’s handcrafted Bean-to-Bar chocolates. This session offers a sensorial exploration of origin, roast, fermentation, and flavour, and is designed to engage and educate coffee and chocolate lovers alike.

Flow of Event

• Introduction to Specialty Coffee & Bean-to-BAR Chocolate
• Explore the journey from farm to cup and bean to bar. Discover the stories behind two craft-driven brands.
• Engage with touch & feel of cocoa beans, nibs and pod with coffee beans.
• Chocolate Flavor Wheel – International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting
• Uncover how flavors like nutty espresso and rich cocoa align. Engage your senses as we
• decode aromas and tasting notes.
• 4 Distinct Pairing Experiences
• Savor curated pairings across origins and intensities. Each pairing is guided, highlighting how
• flavor profiles complement or contrast.
• Live Pairing Activity
• Put your palate to the test. Mix, match, and create your own perfect coffee-chocolate duo.

Reflection & Final Sip

Share your favorite pairing, feedback, or flavor surprise.