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Class Registration
Dates Below

Learn the art of

making hot chocolate

directly from cacao beans

in this hands-on experience.

Using whole cacao beans & nibs,

you'll explore traditional methods and recipes

from around the world in preparing rich,

flavorful hot chocolate,

while discovering the journey of

cacao beans from plant to cup.

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Participants will grind, melt

(using a cast iron melting pot & pestle),

and sweeten cacao bean nibs to create unique

and delicious mini cups of hot chocolate.

 

Experience hot chocolate flavors

from Paris-France, Vietnam,
Mexico &

Istanbul-Turkey,

where Stu & Michele went

on a food and spice tour.


Dairy and non-dairy options available.

 

Student's will learn how to:

  • Shuck cacao beans

  • Hand conching and "melt" cacao

  • Toast & grind spices perfectly to go with each recipe

  • Use a variety of spices, sweeteners, and milks

  • Make & enjoy a variety of Hot Chocolate recipes from around the world

  • Helpful Tips & Tricks in the kitchen along the way

 

Students Also Receive...

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  • Petite size glass mug & bamboo spoon

  • 20% off all additional in-store spice purchases the day of class.

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Register by
Selecting Date

$55/seat*
(except Specials)

Ages 14+ minors must be accompanied by adult (+21)

Private classes of 2-4 students available, call to schedule​​

 

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Class Location:

James Creek Spices

1104 Grosbeck Rd

Lapeer, MI 

​Licensed & Inspected Home Based Commercial Kitchen​​

October - 2026

To Be Announced!                         1:30pm - 4:30pm

November - 2026

Tuesday                         1pm - 3pm

To Be Announced!                         1:30pm - 4:30pm

December - 2026

Tuesday                         1pm - 3pm

Tuesday                         1pm - 3pm

January - 2027

Tuesday                         1pm - 3pm

Saturday                         1pm - 3pm

Saturday                        1pm - 3pm

February - 2027

Saturday
To Be Announced

Tuesday                        1pm - 3pm

March - 2027

Tuesday                           1pm - 3pm

Saturday                          1pm - 3pm

LAST SCHEDULED
HOT CHOCOLATE
CLASS

Tues. March 9, 2027
Register before it's over for this season.

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(810) 664-6304

​1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks...

1104 Grosbeck Road, Lapeer, MI, USA

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