From Bean to Bar: Chocolate-Making Experience
About this class
Join Bibamba, named Best Chocolatier in Denver by Westword, for a hands-on chocolate-making experience that takes you behind the scenes of artisan chocolate — from cacao bean to finished bar.
You’ll learn how chocolate is crafted at a professional level, explore cacao through tasting, and create your own chocolate under the guidance of an expert chocolatier.
Led by Bibamba co-founders Patrick and Mara Tcheunou, this immersive experience blends storytelling, tasting, and hands-on chocolate creation in a way that’s approachable, fun, and memorable — even for beginners.
What You'll Experience:
- A hands-on chocolate-making experience led by Bibamba, named Best Chocolatier in Denver by Westword
- A guided journey through how chocolate is made — from cacao bean to finished bar
- Chocolate tasting of cacao in different forms and flavor stages (bean, liquid, and finished chocolate)
- A live demonstration of professional chocolate tempering techniques and how they create chocolate’s signature snap and shine
- Hands-on chocolate crafting where you work with real chocolate under expert guidance
- Insight into Bibamba’s farm-to-table cacao story from our family farm in Cameroon
- Your own handcrafted chocolate to take home
- 10% off in-store purchases on the day of your experience
Details:
🕝 Duration: 1.5 hours
💵 Cost: $85 per person
👧 Ages: 14 and up
Location:
Bibamba's Chocolate Factory at Edgewater Public Market
5505 W. 20th Ave, Suite 132
Edgewater, CO 80214
Space is limited to 18 participants.
Upcoming classes:
- Sunday, September 27 | 2:00 PM
Private classes:
Private classes are available starting at $1,200. Pricing varies based on group size and format. To book a private class, email info@bibamba.com.
Inclusive & Accessible
We believe chocolate-making should be accessible to everyone. If you are interested in joining one of our classes and require any accommodations for a disability or special needs, please email info@bibamba.com.
📢 All class purchases are final. Each attendee requires a separate ticket. Customer discounts may not be used on classes. Sorry, no refunds, exchanges, or store credit offered for missed classes.
Recognized for Exceptional Chocolate
Why Bibamba
Family Farm Cameroon
Sustainably grown on our family-owned farm in Cameroon.
Slave-Free Cacao
Ethically sourced cacao with a commitment to people and communities.
Vegan Friendly
Dairy-free and crafted with simple, plant-based ingredients.
No Palm Oil
Made without palm oil or unnecessary additives.
From Family Farm to Finished Chocolate
SMALL BATCH
Crafted with care in Colorado for exceptional quality.
SINGLE ORIGIN
Traceable cacao sourced directly from our family farm in Cameroon.
ETHICAL SOURCING
Supporting farming communities, fair practices, and sustainability.
FAQs
Why is single-origin chocolate more expensive than regular chocolate?
Single-origin implies direct interaction with farmers and more care for the cacao crops. The chocolate maker is thus invested in ethical sourcing of ingredients and this higher quality costs more to produce.
What is single-origin chocolate?
SIngle-origin means that all of the cacao beans used to make the chocolate come from one place rather than a blend of beans from different regions. This translates to more nuanced flavors and appreciation for the farming and processing of the cacao beans.
How is the chocolate shipped?
The chocolate is securely packaged and shipped in cardboard boxes. Ice packs are included in the warmer months.
Where do you ship?
Bibamba ships within the continental US, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Is dark chocolate good for you?
Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants and typically has less sugar than milk chocolate. It can boost serotonin levels which can improve one's mood.