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Nettie Atkisson

@smallbatcheducation

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Author of The Chocolate Seed & Boba and Butter’s Chocolate Adventure, Chocolate Educator, Photographer, Chocolate Tastings @the_chocolateconnection

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I’m so excited to be collaborating with @isabellacassell @jointhefull for this special event.

Isabella is an olive oil somellier. Nettie is a chocolate somellier. Together, we are planning a fun, informative and delicious evening @fabriksocialspaces

Come and celebrate the harvest with us. We will savor two time honored foods, olive oil and chocolate.

This will be a slow space to observe the changing of the seasons while sampling curated selections of olive oil and chocolate from different origins.

Food is precious. Time to slow down and fully rejoice in food and community. by @smallbatcheducation

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@midwestcraftchocolatefestival is coming November 6-7, 2026 @lovecommunitycenter in Rushville, Indiana. Reach out with any questions. by @smallbatcheducation

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Walk & Taste: Coffee, Chocolate, and How the Prized Became Ordinary

Eric Chung and Nettie Atkisson are combining forces again to explore lower east side chocolate and coffee shops. Link in Bio

Join us for a guided neighborhood walk featuring craft chocolate tastings, specialty coffee, and meaningful conversation.

Coffee and chocolate are everywhere. They’re deeply woven into our collective culture and personal histories. Although we take them for granted, it was only through a particular combination of circumstances, choices, and chance that they became the staples they are today. We’ll trace the history of coffee and cacao through the unexpected twists and turns of their development, from global trade and old traditions to childhood treats, specialty products, and strange new combinations.

We’ll wander through the neighborhood, stopping at premium craft coffee and chocolate shops and tasting along the way.

Join us for genuine connection, new tastes, and fresh perspectives on familiar and unfamiliar things.

The Agenda

Coffee & Welcome – Dark Matter Coffee
Moon Coffee Lab – Pour-overs, and the science and craft of coffee
Economy Candy – A cornucopia of classic candies
Roni-Sue’s Chocolates – Creative craft chocolate
Daniel Corpuz Chocolates – Handcrafted Filipino-Asian inspired chocolates, as seen on Netflix’s School of Chocolate
Closing Conversation – Columbus Park

What’s Included

Two samples from Singaporean craft chocolate makers of Fossa Chocolate
1 truffle from Roni-Sue’s Chocolates
1 truffle from Daniel Corpuz Chocolatier

What’s Not Included

Coffee or hot chocolate purchased at Dark Matter at the start of the walk
Coffee purchased at Moon Coffee Lab
Any additional chocolate, candy, or other treats you decide to buy along the way by @smallbatcheducation

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I went to Oaxaca for two weeks to learn more about the history and process of chocolate and chocolate drinks. Thanks to @shavacueva of @bebidasdeoaxacamexico for organizing visits to see @carinasantiagob @tierraantigua and @xhobe_humoysal.

Why is foam important? Like so many things, it depends on who you ask.
1. It is the ultimate sign of respect to provide a guest with a foamy drink because the foam takes so much time and effort to create.
2. One Zapotec man working @aguamarga.lab told me that the foam reminds them where they came from as People of the Clouds.
3. Someone told the foam feeds the spirit while the drink below feeds the body.
4. Others have mentioned connecting with ancestors in the process of making it.
5. Others say it makes it taste better.

Many reasons. A lot of work. Beautiful traditions.

What have you heard? Share below. by @smallbatcheducation

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🍫 Thank you for an incredible evening of craft chocolate conversations!

A huge thank you to 170+ guests from over 37 countries who joined us last night for 'From Bean to Border: Navigating Craft Chocolate Across the UK, US & Europe.'

The chat box was buzzing throughout, and the Q&A brought so many thoughtful questions and perspectives from around the world.

A special thank you to our wonderful panellists Nettie Atkisson, Tommy Purkis and Rosario da Cunha Brandão, who shared fascinating, real-life insights from their respective markets - what is driving the craft chocolate movement, what is still missing, and what we can learn from one another.

That was really the heart of the conversation: looking beyond the surface to understand what is happening on the ground in different markets, and how we can connect, share ideas and work together to help the craft chocolate movement grow and reach more people.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the conversation, shared your experiences and brought your passion for chocolate into the room. 🌍🍫

The movement grows when we connect.

🌍 Panellists:
🇬🇧 Tommy Purkis (United Kingdom) @tommycacao
🇺🇸 Nettie Atkisson (United States) @smallbatcheducation
🇵🇹 Rosario da Cunha Brandão (Portugal) @thecacauclub
🎙️ Host: Cherrie Lo (AOC Board Member & Grand Jury Judge) @cherrielo.chocolate by @smallbatcheducation

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We are having an online class with @prophecychocolate @pataxtle to talk fermented Theobroma Bi-Color @fabriksocialspaces
I tried so many times to make the translation work. You will just have to sign up to get the full story! 😅 link in bio.
From Oaxaca to NYC, master weaver AND a member of the only family who has been fermenting cacao’s tasty cousin Theobroma Bicolor.
NYC 4 pm, August 25. Mateo, Gregorio and I will do a live event just for @fabriksocialspaces members and then we will do an online class for all of you around the world. Come with questions! by @smallbatcheducation

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𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑: From Bean to Border: Navigating Craft Chocolate Across the UK, US & Europe 🍫🌍

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞? Beyond the bar itself, a wider ecosystem of consumers, retailers, educators, judges, and industry communities shapes how fine cacao is discovered and enjoyed.

Join the Academy of Chocolate for an exclusive, hour-long live panel featuring three renowned international chocolate judges as we explore:
✨ How consumer tastes and expectations differ across global markets
✨ What local palates tell us about chocolate preferences
✨ The key roles of retail, education, awards, and festivals in shaping craft chocolate culture
✨ What different chocolate communities can learn from one another

🌍 Panellists:
🇬🇧 Tommy Purkis (United Kingdom) @tommycacao
🇺🇸 Nettie Atkisson (United States) @smallbatcheducation
🇵🇹 Rosario da Cunha Brandão (Portugal) @thecacauclub
🎙️ Host: Cherrie Lo (AOC Board Member & Grand Jury Judge) @cherrielo.chocolate

📅 Date: Monday, 7th September 2026
🕒 Time: 19:00–20:00 BST (UK) / 19:00–20:00 WEST (Portugal) / 14:00–15:00 EDT (US East)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Registration required)
⏰ Registration Deadline: Sunday, 6th September 2026 at 12:00 BST

👉 Reserve your complimentary ticket now: Link in bio 🎟

#AcademyOfChocolate #FromBeanToBorder #CraftChocolate #BeanToBar #ChocolateCommunity by @smallbatcheducation

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If you love the @midwestcraftchocolatefestival @cocoasupply cocoasupply makes it possible.

A shoutout to @midwestcraftchocolatefestival sponsor Leila, who has a vision and commitment to the festival that makes it better each year.
Leila is quietly going about her work, consistently and ethically. She supports many good causes, farmers, makers and festivals.
Leila organized a trip to Ecuador in February. @chocochaser @eleventeencocoabeans @millcreekcacao and I all witnessed first hand her knowledge, dedication and the hard work that has made @cocoasupply what it is. Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes.

The chocolate world benefits from and needs Leila. She is a humble and brilliant visionary accomplishing so much good.

Thank you Leila for making @midwestcraftchocolatefestival possible.

November 6-7 in Rushville, Indiana.
Fly into Indianapolis and it is about 1 hour from there. Hotel and more info available on request. by @smallbatcheducation

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🚨Midwest Craft Chocolate festival has changed the dates. @midwestcraftchocolatefestival will be November 6-7 in Rushville, Indiana. Spread the word.

#beantobarchocolate #beantobarchocolatemaker #chocolateeducator #craftchocolate #chocolatefestival by @smallbatcheducation

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@thenextbatchschool on roasting by @smallbatcheducation

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The FIRST time I ever had chocolate sweetened with only the pulp (cacao fruit) was @cocoarunners and it was @my_awki Purity. That was at least 5 years ago. They must be the first or some of the first to do this in modern craft chocolate. Because I have always loved their products, I could not wait to visit them.

After @cocoasupply gave us the most amazing tour of Ecuador, @chocochaser and I really wanted to meet Nathalia and Aziz. They welcomed us with fresh cacao juice and SO much chocolate. Definitely a highlight of my life.

Our short visit to Awki was filled with some of the best chocolate out there, blessings, learning, freeze dried samples (incredible cacao pulp and juice) and lots of loving energy from @my_awki Too busy eating and learning to get many videos. A day to remember. taken in Quito, Ecuador by @smallbatcheducation

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A sincere thank you to @womenofculture_nyc_la for trusting me with their annual Galentine’s event. Really cool group of women and I’m excited to be a part of it. They have so many great gatherings every week. If you live in NYC area, check them out.
@tastewithcolour people love it. We learned a little about chocolate. Sampled @standoutchocolate @original_beans @dicktaylorchocolate @castronovochocolate and had a lot of fun @fabriksocialspaces by @smallbatcheducation

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