{"product_id":"chocolate-tasting-munich","title":"Chocolate Tasting Munich: Taste the Forest – Cacao Experience from Ecuador","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacao \u0026amp; Earth: Taste the Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sensory journey into regenerative cacao from Ecuador\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into an intimate tasting experience where chocolate connects you back to its origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Earth Day, Mercado Amigo and Sonriza invite you to discover cacao in its most authentic form — grown in harmony with nature, crafted with care, and rooted in centuries of tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcuador, considered one of the origins of cacao, is home to some of the world’s most complex and aromatic varieties. This experience brings you closer to that origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar beyond a typical tasting, this is a guided journey through the flavors, stories, and landscapes behind each chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will taste \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 carefully selected bean-to-bar chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each one revealing a different expression of cacao — from biodiversity-rich forests to small-scale producers preserving ancestral knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you taste, you will learn how cacao is grown, fermented, and transformed — and why truly sustainable chocolate is not only about flavor, but about people, ecosystems, and respect for the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Meet your host\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSofía Veloz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founder of Sonriza, was born in Ecuador and works directly with cacao growers and artisanal chocolatiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work goes beyond sourcing — it is rooted in relationships, trust, and a deep respect for the people behind each chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough this experience, she shares not only the flavors of cacao, but the stories, landscapes, and traditions that shape it — offering a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective into the world of fine chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍫 What awaits you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Guided tasting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 premium bean-to-bar chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Stories from origin: Ecuador’s cacao, people \u0026amp; landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Introduction to regenerative cacao \u0026amp; conscious production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Sensory exploration of flavor, aroma \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Intimate group setting (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emax. 8 guests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⏱️ Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Duration: approx. 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Includes a small chocolate to take home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor those who seek more than taste —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho value origin, craftsmanship, and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Important information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– The experience will be held in English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Minimum of 4 participants required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 8 seats available — early booking recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercado Amigo","offers":[{"title":"Cacao Experience Pass","offer_id":52663393091850,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cacao Journey for Two","offer_id":52663393124618,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8239\/7377\/files\/Cacao_EarthAConsciousChocolateJourney_InstagramPost_45.png?v=1775124531","url":"https:\/\/mercadoamigo.de\/products\/chocolate-tasting-munich","provider":"Mercado Amigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}