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Tea & Chocolate Pairing Tickets
$75.00
Join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month for a special pairing event as we play “flavour detectives,” uncovering the unique tastes and interactions of Asian specialty teas and artisanal craft chocolate. A shared love for delicious discoveries brought to you by Jan from Teakan and Olivia from YI SHI Cacao Collective to create a one-of-a-kind…
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Join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month for a special pairing event as we play “flavour detectives,” uncovering the unique tastes and interactions of Asian specialty teas and artisanal craft chocolate. A shared love for delicious discoveries brought to you by Jan from Teakan and Olivia from YI SHI Cacao Collective to create a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. This blind tasting adventure blends the elegance of tea with the playful complexity of craft chocolate, inviting you to explore their harmony in surprising ways.
A portion of the proceeds from this tasting will be donated to the Kapwa Strong Fund (United Way) in support of those impacted by the tragic events at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver.
What to Look Forward To:
• Explore how to use a chocolate and cacao flavour profile map, from simple flavours to complex nuances
• Learn the art of tasting tea
• Develop your palate for craft chocolate and its many expressions
• Savor four tea and five craft chocolates
• Experience flavour interactions through engaging blind tasting exercises
Event Details:
• Date: June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Location: Kasama Chocolate, Unit 2 – 1244 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
*Seating is limited to make sure you have the best experience possible! Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes before the session starts.
Your Hosts:
Jan Chan – Jan is the Global Japanese Tea Association representative for Western Canada, a devoted chado practitioner, and Teakan’s Japanese tea specialist. As a graduate of the Japanese Tea Master Course in Kyoto, Jan looks forward to sharing her tea knowledge, travel stories and special teas from her collection with you.
Olivia Wu – A certified International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting Level 2 chocolate taster, Olivia loves sharing the joy of bean-to-bar chocolate and its story to inspire your future chocolate adventure.
Allergens:
Please check for possible allergens before purchasing an event ticket. Possible allergens: dairy, corn, and nuts.