North Star X Islands – Cosy Hot Chocolate Day
Free to attend.
Join NS* and Islands Chocolate for a cosy day of FREE hot chocolate samples, festive blend cuppings, chocolate tasting workshops and demos, a chance to win Islands and NS* prizes, plus a limited edition, famous movie hot chocolate menu.Have you ever seen a hot chocolate in a movie and wanted to reach into the screen and grab it? This is your chance.
Choose from:
Hotel Chocolat – Slightly spiced with warming cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper
The Simpsons – Loaded with whipped cream, marshmallows and a wafer, just like Ned Flanders drinks it
The Santa Clause – A classic hot chocolate made with two simple ingredients
Festive Blend Cuppings:
Join us throughout the day for coffee cuppings of our new festive blend – a guided tasting that invites you to explore its flavours, aroma, and complexity. You’ll sample the coffee at multiple stages, learn how our roasting team developed its profile, and discover the tasting notes that make this limited release so special. Whether you’re a seasoned coffee lover or just curious, it’s a warm and welcoming way to experience the craft behind our festive offering.
Islands Chocolate workshops:
Join us for:
1. A short intro to Islands
2. An overview of the chocolate making process, from seed to cup
3. A full 360 range tasting, from 37% white to 85% dark chocolate
🕐 Saturday 6th Dec, 11-4
📍 North Star Coffee Shop, Unit 32 The Boulevard, Leeds LS10 1PZ
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