The Academia de Cacao is a week-long, hands-on program focused on cocoa quality. You will learn how to assess and improve quality in cocoa from tree to bean
Genetics, Propagation techniques, Farm management, harvest and collection & post-harvest practices
(fermentation, drying, and warehouse).
PROGRAM
Sunday
Arrival in Managua
Monday
Theory on genetics and agronomy
Tuesday
Visiting plantation and hiking in the historic plantations of our heirloom cocoa
Wednesday
Full day visiting producers
and plantations
Thursday
Hands-on harvesting and collection of wet-mass
Cocoa and chocolate tastings
Friday
Theory on post-harvest processing and flavor development
Hands-on quality assurance
Saturday
Optional sightseeing day – Departure
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Chocolate makers, chocolatiers and influencers who want to understand how cocoa gets its taste.
PRICE
$1.195 all inclusive (from Sunday night to Saturday morning) not including airplane ticket.
NEXT EDITION
4TH – 8TH May 2020
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The Academy in pictures
