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2024 Colombia Origin Trip - Hotel Opening & Chocolate Tasting

2024 Colombia Origin Trip - Hotel Opening & Chocolate Tasting

While sourcing cacao near El Carmen de Chucuri, Colombia, Tabal Chocolate had the great honor of being the very first guests in a brand new Cacao Hotel.  We also held a chocolate tasting for 20 local friends and government officials.

2024 Colombia Sourcing Trip - School Visit & Cultural Exchange

2024 Colombia Sourcing Trip - School Visit & Cultural Exchange

Tabal Chocolate was fortunate to make a school visit while we were in El Carmen de Chucuri, Colombia. Part of the purpose of that visit was to build relationships with the next generation of cacao farmers.

Colombia Origin Sourcing trip 2024

Tabal Chocolate was fortunate to make a school visit while we were in El Carmen de Chucuri, Colombia. Part of the purpose of that visit was to build relationships with the next generation of cacao farmers. 70% of the 17,000 people who live in the community are involved in cacao farming. We also introduced the students to Wisconsin and had a beautiful exchange of questions about our respective cultures. Ben, a 5th grader, was our Wauwatosa representative on all things related to grade schools.

2024 Colombia Origin Trip - Hotel Opening & Chocolate Tasting

While sourcing cacao near El Carmen de Chucuri, Colombia, Tabal Chocolate had the great honor of being the very first guests in a brand new Cacao Hotel. It was very special to be invited to cut a ribbon for the opening and then host a chocolate tasting for 20 special guests and government officials. The hotel plans to host cacao focused visitors from around the world as well as people coming for chocolate tastings and other pairing events.