Immersion Workshop 1.1: Introduction to Coffee Tasting

from $40.00

Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:30AM

This introductory workshop and coffee cupping will showcase the wide variety of flavors that can be experienced in a cup of coffee. You’ll learn how to identify distinct flavors and tasting notes, how to taste coffee with an organized methodology, and how to conduct coffee tastings at home or in a social setting. This session would be a great starting point for a complete beginner, as well as an excellent opportunity for anybody to experience a line-up of stellar coffees.

Fresh Grounds is pleased to offer Immersion: Coffee Education Workshops as a unique experience for those interested in elevating their knowledge and appreciation of all things coffee. These workshops, appropriate for either beginner or intermediate coffee drinkers, will be interactive and feature coffee tastings, interactive demonstrations, and/or hands-on basic technique training. Join us and learn how to enjoy your daily cup of coffee in a whole new way!

The 2025 series of workshops, occurring in the winter through the spring, will consist of four classes in two sets. The first set will consist of formal coffee tastings (”cupping”) to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of appreciating coffee while the second set will consist of interactive workshops to demonstrate basic coffee brewing knowledge applied to make your morning cup even tastier.

Each workshop will last approximately an hour and a half. Each class can be taken on its own, apart from the others, but a more fulfilling and enriching experience can be attained by using each workshop as a building block.

*Please note that registering as a pair entails sharing coffee cupping portions

*Deadline for registration is one week in advance of this workshop.

Immersion Workshop 1.2: Introduction to Coffee Varieties

from $40.00

Saturday, February 8th, 2025
9:30AM

Many popular coffee brands have led us to believe that coffee is a simple beverage with flavor that varies slightly depending on where it was grown. This cupping session will dispel this misconception by providing an introduction to the wide range of factors that influence the final taste of a particular coffee. You’ll taste a diverse range of coffees representing different regions, varietals, and processing methods, thereby scratching the surface of the many fascinating (and sometimes shocking) flavors afforded in different coffees.

The 2025 series of workshops, occurring in the winter through the spring, will consist of four classes in two sets. The first set will consist of formal coffee tastings (”cupping”) to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of appreciating coffee while the second set will consist of interactive workshops to demonstrate basic coffee brewing knowledge applied to make your morning cup even tastier.

Each workshop will last approximately an hour and a half. Each class can be taken on its own, apart from the others, but a more fulfilling and enriching experience can be attained by using each workshop as a building block.

*Please note that registering as a pair entails sharing coffee cupping portions

*Deadline for registration is one week in advance of this workshop

Immersion Workshop 2.1: Introduction to Coffee Brewing

from $35.00

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
9:30AM

This workshop will provide you with all three prerequisites to brew delicious, cafe- quality coffee at home. We will discuss how to interpret coffee labels and purchase a bag you’ll like before we demonstrate the impact of two factors you may not expect: your grinder and the water you brew with. Whether you plan to attend our Immersion Brewing workshop (below) or simply improve your current methodology, this class will provide essential knowledge about brewing. 

The 2025 series of workshops, occurring in the winter through the spring, will consist of four classes in two sets. The first set will consist of formal coffee tastings (”cupping”) to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of appreciating coffee while the second set will consist of interactive workshops to demonstrate basic coffee brewing knowledge applied to make your morning cup even tastier.

Each workshop will last approximately an hour and a half. Each class can be taken on its own, apart from the others, but a more fulfilling and enriching experience can be attained by using each workshop as a building block.

*Please note that registering as a pair entails sharing coffee cupping portions

*Deadline for registration is two weeks in advance of the selected workshop

Immersion Workshop 2.2: Immersion Brewing feat. Aeropress

from $30.00

Saturday, April 5th, 2025
9:30AM OR 1:00PM

Please note that an Aeropress coffee brewer is a required tool to enjoy this workshop. Attendees can either bring one they already own or purchase one with their registration by indicating so below.

Attending “2.1: Introduction to Coffee Brewing” before this workshop is strongly recommended.

Building on the three prerequisites of brewing excellent coffee, this workshop will provide an introduction to the dynamics of coffee extraction by using the Aeropress: a versatile, inexpensive, and popular brewing device. Includes a complementary bag of coffee tailored to your preferences.

The 2025 series of workshops, occurring in the winter through the spring, will consist of four classes in two sets. The first set will consist of formal coffee tastings (”cupping”) to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of appreciating coffee while the second set will consist of interactive workshops to demonstrate basic coffee brewing knowledge applied to make your morning cup even tastier.

Each workshop will last approximately an hour and a half. Each class can be taken on its own, apart from the others, but a more fulfilling and enriching experience can be attained by using each workshop as a building block.

*Please note that registering as a pair entails sharing coffee cupping portions

*Deadline for registration is two weeks in advance of the selected workshop