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REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate Chai & Chat THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

  • Teaism Penn Quarter 400 8th Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20004 United States (map)

Indulge your chocolate, historical drama and literary cravings with us:

REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate Chai & Chat THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 3:30 - 5 pm
WHERE: Teaism Penn Quarter at 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon with the Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters® podcast hosts Michon and Taquiena as we savor exquisite chocolates crafted by Open Book Chocolates, featuring bars inspired by classic literary works, including the decadent “The Count of Monte Cristo” bar.

Accompanied by a warm cup of fragrant chai tea from Teaism, you'll experience flavors as rich and thrilling as Dumas's timeless tale, The Count of Monte Cristo.  (A new adaptation is coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS March 2026. Check local listings.)

Tickets: $27 per person
Includes chocolate tasting samples from Open Book Chocolates, Teaism chai, Gift Bag with a choice of one (1) Open Book Chocolates bar: The Count of Monte Cristo, Little Princess, Les Miserables, or One Thousand and One Nights. Ticket price also covers taxes, tips and processing fees.

Space is limited (ONLY 25 tickets available) 


Open Book Chocolates is a small, Maryland-based, women-owned business specializing in handmade, bean-to-bar, fair trade, craft chocolate bars with literary-inspired flavors. We'll chat with chocolate maker Geri and artist mother Irene about the literary inspirations for chocolate making.


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