Premium Chocolate Making Experience - Taste of Japan

Discover what happens when the flavours of Japan meet the art of the chocolatier.

Taste of Japan is a flavour-led chocolate experience inspired by some of Japan's most distinctive ingredients.

Guided by a Mocha chocolatier, you'll explore flavours such as matcha, yuzu and black sesame, discovering how their distinctive bitter, citrus, nutty and aromatic notes can be balanced with different chocolates to create something rather special.

You'll taste, experiment and create your own striking collection of Japanese-inspired handmade chocolates – combining traditional chocolate-making techniques with flavours you may not have worked with before.

What you'll do

You'll explore a selection of Japanese-inspired flavours before using them to create fillings, truffles and beautifully finished chocolates.

Possible content includes:

• An introduction to some of the flavours and ingredients associated with Japanese confectionery
• Tasting matcha, yuzu, umeshu, black sesame and other flavour combinations with chocolate
• Discovering which types of chocolate complement different Japanese-inspired ingredients
• Making rich matcha truffles
• Creating a bright, citrus-led yuzu or plummy umeshu ganache
• Making chocolates featuring the deep, nutty flavour of black sesame
• Creating filled chocolate cups or moulded chocolates
• Experimenting with different flavour combinations
• Adding Japanese-inspired decorative finishes
• Tips and techniques from your Mocha chocolatier
• And naturally, plenty of tasting along the way

The chocolates, flavours and decorative finishes may change throughout the year, giving us the opportunity to introduce different ingredients and seasonal Japanese-inspired combinations.

While your chocolates are setting, we'll stop for a complimentary drink and a chance to relax and chat.

What you'll take home

You'll leave with your own handmade collection of Japanese-inspired chocolates, beautifully presented in an 24-chocolate Mocha box and finished with ribbon.

You'll also receive your Mocha Chocolate Experience certificate, a photograph from your experience and our ganache recipe to take home.

You'll also receive a special discount on Mocha chocolates purchased on the day – although you may leave with a few new favourite flavours to look out for.

Best for

Taste of Japan is perfect for adventurous chocolate lovers, foodies, couples and anyone looking for a more unusual chocolate experience.

It's particularly suited to guests who enjoy discovering new ingredients and experimenting with flavour combinations rather than simply following a traditional chocolate recipe.

You don't need any previous chocolate-making experience. Just bring an open mind and an adventurous palate.

Experience details

Price: £69 per person
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Location: Mocha, Aske Estate, near Richmond, North Yorkshire
Experience level: Beginner-friendly – with an emphasis on flavour exploration
Minimum age: 12
Group size: Maximum 6 guests on scheduled experiences

All chocolate, ingredients and equipment required during your experience are provided.

Chocolate making is a practical activity and you may be standing for periods during the session. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Allergies & dietary requirements

Our chocolates are made in an environment where allergens including milk, nuts, peanuts, soya, egg, sesame and gluten may be present.

Sesame is used as an ingredient in some of the chocolates made during this experience.

Please tell us about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when booking so that we can advise you appropriately.

Giving this experience as a gift?

Taste of Japan makes a wonderful gift for an adventurous chocolate lover or foodie who enjoys trying something a little different.

But if you'd rather let them choose for themselves, give a Mocha Chocolate Experience Gift Card.

The recipient can then select their favourite experience and book a date that suits them.

Luxury Chocolate Experiences are £59 per person and Premium Chocolate Experiences are £69 per person.

A different world of flavour

Earthy matcha. Fragrant yuzu. Deep, nutty black sesame. Discover how unexpected ingredients can completely change the way we experience chocolate.

Taste it. Pair it. Create it. Discover chocolate from a different perspective.