Do you want to throw a party that brings something new and tasty to the table? Try a Chocolate Tasting Party!

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Impress your friends with this new party concept and enjoy chocolate at the same time. Here are a few suggestions for organizing your chocolate tasting party:

• Research the chocolate. Find out about the origin, production process and type of cacao bean of the chocolate you chose.
• Purchase between 10 and 12 different varieties of chocolate. Make sure you have each chocolate labeled so your guests know what they are eating.
• Provide palate cleansers such as pretzels or bland crackers.
• Create rating cards listing each chocolate so your guests can record their likes and dislikes.
• Start your tasting with milk chocolate and finish with dark, rich chocolate.
• Make your guests aware of the aroma of the chocolate and search for subtle scents such as berries, fruits and flowers.
• Instruct your guests to let each piece of chocolate melt in their mouth for 20 seconds before chewing. Describe each chocolate's flavor in one word.
• Texture is an important part of a chocolate's flavor. Inform your guests that the longer the chocolate is conched, the smoother the flavor.

Most of all - have fun. After all, this is just another excuse to get together with good friends and eat good chocolate!