"Dandelion Chocolate Bean To Bar Lab Kuramae," an open lab for the bean-to-bar community, opened on February 9th.
Opened next to Dandelion Chocolate's first store in Japan, "Factory & Cafe Kuramae" (4-14-6 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo), "Bean to Bar Lab Kuramae" is a new platform created with the aim of making bean-to-bar more accessible and fostering a rich community. The lab will host a variety of events related to bean-to-bar chocolate, including various workshops for learning and enjoying together, cooking classes taught by Dandelion Chocolate's pastry chefs, workshops, business matching, and networking.
Their regular chocolate workshops are aimed at people who want to learn about bean-to-bar chocolate. Two programs are regularly held: "Chocolate 101," an introductory course that teaches participants about the process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate bars and tasting them; and "Chocolate 201," where participants can experience the Dandelion Chocolate manufacturing process, including sorting, roasting, and grinding cocoa beans. Starting in April, they will also be holding cooking classes where participants of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can experience making sweets using Dandelion Chocolate's single-origin cocoa.
Furthermore, collaboration events with various manufacturers leading the craft scene are also planned. This month, events included a tasting event where you could enjoy the pairing of Australian third wave coffee "Single O" with dandelion chocolate, and a workshop with "inkstand by kakimori" where you could make your own custom ink. The event schedule will be announced on the official website from time to time, so be sure to check it out!
Opened next to Dandelion Chocolate's first store in Japan, "Factory & Cafe Kuramae" (4-14-6 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo), "Bean to Bar Lab Kuramae" is a new platform created with the aim of making bean-to-bar more accessible and fostering a rich community. The lab will host a variety of events related to bean-to-bar chocolate, including various workshops for learning and enjoying together, cooking classes taught by Dandelion Chocolate's pastry chefs, workshops, business matching, and networking.
Their regular chocolate workshops are aimed at people who want to learn about bean-to-bar chocolate. Two programs are regularly held: "Chocolate 101," an introductory course that teaches participants about the process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate bars and tasting them; and "Chocolate 201," where participants can experience the Dandelion Chocolate manufacturing process, including sorting, roasting, and grinding cocoa beans. Starting in April, they will also be holding cooking classes where participants of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can experience making sweets using Dandelion Chocolate's single-origin cocoa.
Furthermore, collaboration events with various manufacturers leading the craft scene are also planned. This month, events included a tasting event where you could enjoy the pairing of Australian third wave coffee "Single O" with dandelion chocolate, and a workshop with "inkstand by kakimori" where you could make your own custom ink. The event schedule will be announced on the official website from time to time, so be sure to check it out!
【Store Information】
Dandelion Chocolate Bean to Bar Lab Kuramae
Address: 1F Dobashi Building, 4-14-5 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: All events require reservations. Closed on irregular days.
URL: https://dandelionchocolate.jp
【Event Information】
■Workshops & Classes
"Chocolate 101"
An introductory class where you can learn about the process from cocoa beans to chocolate bars, as well as tasting them.
Date: February 24th
Time: From 10:30 on both days (approximately 2 hours)
Participation fee: 4,200 yen
Workshop "Chocolate 201"
A class where you can experience chocolate-making, full of Dandelion Chocolate's attention to detail, including cocoa bean sorting, roasting, and grinding. Date: February 23rd
Time: 10:30 AM (approximately 4 hours)
Participation Fee: ¥9,200
Cooking class with a pastry chef
Beginners to advanced cooks will try their hand at making sweets using Dandelion Chocolate's single-origin cacao!
Date: Scheduled for April or later
Time: TBD (approximately 2.5 hours)
Participation Fee: ¥5,800
Dandelion Chocolate Bean to Bar Lab Kuramae
Address: 1F Dobashi Building, 4-14-5 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: All events require reservations. Closed on irregular days.
URL: https://dandelionchocolate.jp
【Event Information】
■Workshops & Classes
"Chocolate 101"
An introductory class where you can learn about the process from cocoa beans to chocolate bars, as well as tasting them.
Date: February 24th
Time: From 10:30 on both days (approximately 2 hours)
Participation fee: 4,200 yen
Workshop "Chocolate 201"
A class where you can experience chocolate-making, full of Dandelion Chocolate's attention to detail, including cocoa bean sorting, roasting, and grinding. Date: February 23rd
Time: 10:30 AM (approximately 4 hours)
Participation Fee: ¥9,200
Cooking class with a pastry chef
Beginners to advanced cooks will try their hand at making sweets using Dandelion Chocolate's single-origin cacao!
Date: Scheduled for April or later
Time: TBD (approximately 2.5 hours)
Participation Fee: ¥5,800
