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The Northwest Chocolate Festival 2026
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Just like coffee, chocolate flavors changes dramatically with cocoa roasting. In this guided tasting, we’ll explore a range of roast levels using the same cacao and uncover how subtle shifts in roasting create entirely different flavor experiences. A great session for anyone curious about how chocolate is crafted.
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Rob Anderson

Chocolate Maker, Fresco Chocolate
An engineer turned chocolate maker, Rob Anderson has been exploring the science of flavor since 2003. By fine-tuning roast and conche temperatures and times, he reveals unique flavors hidden in each cacao origin. In 2010, Rob and Amy founded Fresco Chocolate, dedicated to dark chocolate that’s nut-, dairy-, soy-, and gluten-free. Their bars showcase how process, different roasts and conches, can transform the taste of the same cocoa beans... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Cacao Stage

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