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.
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:
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Shuck cacao beans
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Hand conching and "melt" cacao
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Toast & grind spices perfectly to go with each recipe
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Use a variety of spices, sweeteners, and milks
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Make & enjoy a variety of Hot Chocolate recipes from around the world
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Helpful Tips & Tricks in the kitchen along the way
Students Also Receive...
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Petite size glass mug & bamboo spoon
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20% off all additional in-store spice purchases the day of class.


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

Class Location:
James Creek Spices
1104 Grosbeck Rd
Lapeer, MI
Licensed & Inspected Home Based Commercial Kitchen
Saturday 1pm - 3pm
October - 2026
Tuesday 7pm - 9pm
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.









