Raw Chocolate Class
Open your senses, bloom your future
Raw Chocolate Course Overview
This course allows complete beginners to acquire fundamental knowledge of raw chocolate making and actually create various types of raw chocolate. As it's an online course, you'll progress at your own pace through videos, making it suitable even for those who "aren't particularly fond of confectionery classes." If you encounter anything you don't understand as you go along, you can ask for support via chat, so you can learn with peace of mind.
We hope you enjoy a relaxing and quiet time with raw cacao and yourself.
What you will gain from taking the course
This course will enable you to easily make raw chocolate at home and gain a wide range of knowledge, from basic theory to practical application. Specifically, you will learn the following:
・Gain fundamental knowledge about cacao and chocolate
・Understand the basic method for making raw chocolate
・Be able to make colorful and vibrant raw chocolate
・Know what ingredients can be used in raw chocolate
・Be able to create your own original raw chocolate
and more
In addition to acquiring technical skills, you will also receive a "Cacao Journaling Notebook" to reinforce the course concept of "Open Your Senses, Bloom Your Future." Making raw chocolate helps us to connect with ourselves. We hope you will use this notebook to further experience that feeling.
*Chat support is available for two months from the start of your enrollment.
*Questions regarding original product development are not covered by support.
Campaign
We are currently offering a "Dark Chocolate Recipe" as a gift to those who register for the Raw Chocolate Course LINE!
Please feel free to contact us via the LINE link below with any questions, things you'd like to know, or requests you may have.
Some videos are available for viewing. Please take a look and get a feel for the course! (Currently available videos: Lecture "About Cacao," "Major Nutrients in Cacao and Their Effects"; Practical "How to Make Cashew Butter")
Voices from Our Students
Even while making it, I was soothed by the aroma, and the finished product was beautiful. Just looking at it boosted my self-esteem. The actual finished product had a gentle taste and texture that truly brought out the flavor of the ingredients, exactly what I was looking for. I was so moved, thinking how wonderful it was that I could eat this anytime!
When my friend tried it, they were surprised and impressed by how different the texture and taste were from store-bought chocolate.
I also had the opportunity to enjoy it with my family and sell it at market events. It was, of course, a huge hit with those who purchased it at the market!
K.Not only do I cherish the moments of eating, but even the process of making is dear to me. The video course can be revisited many times, so being able to practice at my own pace is also a great advantage. For me, it's one of those things I can unreservedly say I'm glad to have found.
(Regarding the instructor and textbook) Both the spoken words and written text were polite and kind, and I felt genuine sincerity throughout the lesson videos and textbook. Questions were also addressed sincerely, and I received clear answers.
This is recommended for those who love chocolate, enjoy creative activities, and are looking for something to be passionate about.
What you'll be able to create
・Dark Chocolate
The basic dark chocolate. We recommend making a batch and enjoying a small amount each morning.
・Milk Chocolate
A dairy-free milk chocolate recipe that uses raw nuts to create a milky texture. It's a crowd-pleaser and makes a great gift.
・White Chocolate
Dairy-free vegan & raw white chocolate. It's also delicious when mixed with herbs.
・Colored Chocolate
Chocolate used to color chocolate. It instantly makes raw chocolate more vibrant.
・Blended Chocolate (No video)
Chocolate made by blending superfoods like hemp seeds. No tempering is necessary. It's easy to make delicious and healthy chocolate, perfect for enjoying at home.
☆Bonus Recipes
・Chilled Raw Chocolate Cream (No video)
A chilled chocolate cream made with raw cacao.
・Chocolatl (Cacao Drink) (No video)
Chocolatl will get your day off to a great start. It can be a substitute for coffee, clearing your mind and bringing wonderful inspiration. You can freely combine it with your favorite spices and aromas.
*All recipes include ingredients.
(Please prepare your own plant-based milk, spices, toppings, and salt for the "Blended Chocolate," "Chilled Raw Chocolate Cream," and "Chocolatl" recipes.)
Course Content (Table of Contents)
Introduction
Why I Decided to Hold a Raw Chocolate Workshop
By taking this workshop, you will...
I hope this will be a time for...
My Story with Cacao (Instructor Self-Introduction)
About Cacao
What exactly is "cacao"?
Key Nutrients and Their Effects
Types of Cacao
From Cacao to Chocolate
About Raw Chocolate
Characteristics of Raw Chocolate (Differences from Regular Chocolate)
Why Raw?
Key Concepts for Making Raw Chocolate
Column: About Soaking Raw Nuts
Preparation for production
What you'll need
Things you should buy if you're serious about starting
Before making raw chocolate
About "tempering"
About "bloom"
Basic approach to adjusting the taste
Practice
Preparation
Dark Chocolate Recipes
Milk Chocolate Recipes
White Chocolate Recipes
Colored Chocolate Recipes
Blended Chocolate Recipes
Chilled Raw Chocolate Cream Recipe
Xocolatl Recipe
Ingredients for Raw Chocolate
(1. Sweeteners, 2. White ingredients for white chocolate, 3. Coloring ingredients, 4. Flavoring and decorating ingredients)
Readily Available Commercial Raw Cacao
Other Recommended Shops
Comprehensive course content
Basic Knowledge of Cacao and Chocolate
Raw chocolate maximizes the "wild side of cacao." That's why you'll gain comprehensive foundational knowledge about cacao and chocolate that you need to know.
About Raw Chocolate
Deepen your understanding of raw chocolate and learn the knowledge necessary for its production. We will also introduce useful ideas for creating your own original chocolate.
About the 7 Recipes & Ingredients
Includes five basic raw chocolate recipes, plus two bonus recipes. You'll learn about the ingredients used in raw chocolate, so you'll also understand what other ingredients can be used besides those provided in the course. We also introduce recommended shops.
What the Course Offers
Content
・Text: 29 pages total (PDF)
・Bonus: Cacao Journaling Notebook, 9 pages (PDF)
・Videos: 17 videos total (3-10 minutes each, so you can take them at your own pace) covering theory and practice
・Certificate of Completion (issued after the course)
Support format will be one of the following, depending on the number of participants at the time:
・If there are 1-2 participants: Individual LINE support from the instructor
・If there are 3 or more participants: Zoom Q&A/sharing session (once a month) + open chat group for students only (optional)
In either format, the instructor will provide careful support to ensure you can deepen your learning with peace of mind.
Ingredients
Recipe Ingredients
(This recipe makes enough raw chocolate equivalent to 35,000 yen worth of OPENER Chocolate's chocolate tablets)
Raw cacao butter (Arriba variety, USDA Organic) 500g*, Raw cacao powder (Arriba variety, USDA Organic) 215g, Organic maple syrup 140g*, Organic coconut sugar 60g, Organic raw cashews 135g, Lucuma powder 15g, Beet sugar 75g, Rice protein 15g, Hemp seed nuts 15g, Raw cacao paste 15g*, Organic coconut oil 25g, 4 colors of color powder (each)
*: Please store in the refrigerator (others can be stored in a cool, dark place)
What's needed
Please check the following for the equipment needed to begin the course. (Link to recommended tools included)
Flow of Participation
Course Application & Payment
Payment (credit card) and course registration from the course page
Details on how to apply ▼
Course page release
You will be able to watch the course videos and download the text. It would be a good idea to gather your equipment and study the theory while you wait for your materials to arrive.
Shipping of materials
Ingredients for the listed recipes will be shipped within one week of your application.
Video Interview
Once the materials arrive, we will provide an initial greeting and explanation. (Approximately 15-30 minutes via the LINE group for students)
Course enrollment
You will progress through practical and theoretical studies while viewing the videos.
The support format will be one of the following, depending on the number of participants at the time:
・For 1-2 people: Individual LINE support
・For 3 or more people: Zoom Q&A and sharing session (once a month) + open chat group (optional participation)
You can continue to watch the videos even after the course period ends.
*The support period is two months from the start of your course.
*Questions about product development or products for sale are not covered by support.
Issuance of course completion certificate
It will be provided after you complete the course.
If you have any questions, want to know more, or have any requests, please feel free to contact us via LINE below.
FAQs
I'm a complete beginner, is that okay?
Yes, it's perfectly fine. The curriculum is designed so that even someone who has never made raw chocolate before can make it.
Is there a deadline to complete the course?
Although there is no deadline, we recommend that you complete your raw chocolate making practice during the support period (2 months).
I'm busy now, but I'd like to apply. Can I specify the shipping date for the materials (course start date)?
Yes, you can specify this. Please let us know through the exclusive LINE group for students after you've applied for the course.
By when do the ingredients need to be used?
Cacao can last over a year, depending on the ingredients. Other ingredients are also plant-based, allowing for long-term storage of over three months.
Will I be able to watch the video after two months?
You will be able to view them after two months as well. If you have any questions while you continue creating, you can always check the videos from the course page.
I'd like to sell raw chocolate in the future. Can I use this recipe to make products for sale?
Yes, there is no problem with that. (Provided they are made in a facility with a confectionery manufacturing license and meet the conditions for manufacturing and sales.) In addition to the ingredients used in the recipes, the text also lists other ingredients that can be used, so you can refer to them to create your original raw chocolate.
*You are free to use the recipes, but we do not offer support for product development or consulting on products for sale.