If you’re planning a celebration in New York City and want something interactive, delicious, and unexpectedly memorable, Raaka Chocolate should be at the top of your list. Whether you’re gathering a group for a birthday, bachelorette party, team bonding event, or friends’ trip, Raaka’s lineup of chocolate-fueled workshops in Brooklyn hits the sweet spot (literally).

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This isn’t your average tasting tour. Raaka Chocolate offers a lineup of immersive, small-batch experiences that blend creativity, education, and indulgence in the most hands-on way possible. You’ll leave with not just a bag of your own artisan chocolate, but also a better understanding of where chocolate comes from, how it’s made, and why ethical sourcing matters.

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We’ll break down why Raaka is one of the best things to do in New York for groups, whether you’re into truffle making, floral tea pairings, or old-school ice cream churning.

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A Taste of Brooklyn: Raaka’s Chocolate Experience Lineup

1. Group Chocolate Making Experience

Make chocolate from bean to bar at Raaka’s flagship Brooklyn factory. You’ll start with cacao beans and end with a bag of your own handmade dark chocolate mini-bars. Along the way, learn the full process (selecting, refining, tempering, and molding chocolate) while sampling Raaka’s signature unroasted bars.

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2. Floral Tea Tasting with Chocolate Pairings

This is chocolate tasting reimagined. Sip three gorgeous botanical teas sourced from The Qi while pairing them with Raaka’s dark chocolate. Learn about flavor profiles and aroma interpretations in a class that’s as educational as it is relaxing. It’s elegant, cozy, and full of photo-worthy moments.

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3. Hand-Churned Ice Cream Making Class

Crank out your own double dark chocolate ice cream using a traditional ice cream maker and Raaka’s vegan base. Customize with vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free toppings and make your own waffle cones from scratch. It’s science, sweets, and silliness all rolled into one.

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4. Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop

Cut, roll, and coat your own French-style truffles in this rich, hands-on class. Using Raaka’s vegan dark chocolate ganache and tempering techniques, you’ll build an Instagrammable box of truffles…and the skills to remake them at home.

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Why It’s One of NYC’s Top Group Activities

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It’s immersive and unforgettable.

These aren’t watch-and-learn experiences. They’re roll-up-your-sleeves, get-your-hands-dirty classes where everyone’s actively involved. You laugh, you taste, you create, and you leave with something you actually made.

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There’s something for every vibe.

From the chill sophistication of the tea and chocolate pairing to the chaotic joy of churning ice cream by hand, there’s a class to match your crew’s energy. Whether your group is full of foodies, creatives, or total beginners, you’ll feel welcome.

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It’s a chocolate lover’s dream.

Raaka’s chocolate is not your grocery store bar. They make unroasted dark chocolate that preserves the fruity, floral flavors of single-origin cacao. That means every bite tells a story, from the soil it grew in to the people who cultivated it.

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You’ll leave with more than treats.

Yes, you’ll walk away with custom pints, truffles, or bars. But you’ll also gain a deeper appreciation for how chocolate is made and where it comes from, which brings us to one of the most important parts of Raaka’s story…

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What Makes Raaka Chocolate Different?

Founded in 2010 by Ryan and Nate, Raaka started with a simple idea: there’s a better way to make chocolate. That better way includes ethical sourcing, transparent trade, and a commitment to capturing the wild, nuanced flavors of unroasted cacao.

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Raaka works with single-origin cacao producers and pays fair, stable prices that support sustainable farming communities. The chocolate you’ll taste in their classes is crafted from scratch in their Red Hook factory—and every bar is unroasted to highlight the fruit-forward notes that most chocolatiers roast away.

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From launching the “First Nibs” subscription program in 2013 to expanding their Brooklyn classroom spaces in 2022, the brand has grown without losing its heart: valuing the global community behind every bar and sharing the magic of craft chocolate with the public.

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So whether you’re planning a bachelorette bash, birthday party, family reunion, or offbeat corporate outing, Raaka’s chocolate classes are some of the best group activities in NYC. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll definitely indulge.

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