Melt has an intimate boutique in the heart of Notting Hill. I've many years of experience with chocolate tastings and story telling - but wanted to add the fascinating story of chocolate and music to bring the whole experience alive. For part of the tasting we will use a blindfold to allow you to savour the complexity and tastes of Chocolate. We will tell the story of the evolution of chocolate from raw bean in the Amazon to modern Chocolate bar. I. Aztecs The impact this clash of civilizations had on the World - sometimes described as the greatest event in history. Taste: Chocolate Nibs, Chocolate & Chili II. European Chocolate Then we move to 17th Century Venice to discover the story of Chocolate and Love. How Casanova and the Courts of Europe developed a passion for chocolate and how its belief as an aphrodisiac drove its popularity. Taste: Hot Chocolate, Gianduja. III. Entrepreneurs and Chocolate Finally, we understand how entrepreneurs in Switzerland and the UK developed the chocolate we know today. How milk chocolate was first developed and the very first chocolate bars. Taste: Milk Chocolate and Melt's Chocolate- some of the finest chocolate in the world. We are passionate about teaching our customers about real chocolate and the modern parable that chocolate has become - from a magical spiritual substance to in some cases a simple candy.