Coffee Classes

We aim to create a culture where we equip people to be the most knowledgable they can about brewing coffee. The more you understand the more adventurous you can be and really experience everything coffee has to offer beyond Seattle.

Classes must be taken sequentially. Exceptions will not be made so that 101 level questions are not asked during 102 classes because you’ll just waste everyone else’s time. Let’s be respectful. All classes are interactive and the later classes will reward you for your hard work, but the 6-part series is formatted as an academic setting. This means each class has limited spots and runs for up to 2 hours which is split into lecture, exercises, homework (including a free bag of coffee), and Q&A. It’ll still be fun, but it’s truly focused on helping you understand extraction theory regardless of roast profile or brew method.

This curriculum is focused solely on extraction theory and will not cover historical or cultural implications within the coffee industry.

To register for any listed classes please use the form below or Direct Message us through Instagram. Once requests are submitted, availability will be confirmed in the order submissions are received. Instructions for payment will be sent along with the confirmation message and seats will be held for up to 24 hours after confirmation is sent.

Cost: $120/class

No refunds, but tickets are transferrable.

Coffee 101: Fundamental Variables (dates: October 19th, 9am; November 23rd, 9am)

• Myth Busting

• Tasting Techniques

• Variable Manipulation

• Q&A

Coffee 102: Secondary Variables (dates: November 23rd, 11:30am)

• 101 Review

• Tertiary factors to consider

• Physics of Extraction Theory

Coffee 201: Farm to Cup (dates: TBD)

• Origins

• Processing

• Varietals/Cultivars

• Cupping

Coffee 202: Palate Training (dates: TBD)

• Acidity/Sweetness/Bitterness

• Developing a Database

• Dissecting Perceptions

Brewing Classes

Tricolate For Dummmies (TBD)

New to pour-overs? The Tricolate is a great way to jump into the foray. As a no-bypass brewer we get higher extractions with greater predictability in your brews. No previous experience is required and there is no prerequisite for the class. The class will involve hands-on training with advice and tips to help you brew better.

Cost: $135

Included:

• Tricolate to keep (Amber, Clear, or Blue)

• 12oz bag of coffee

• Grinders/Kettles for use

• Coffee for use

• 2-hours of lesson & practice

Watson’s Brew Lab (November 23rd, 2pm)

Watson’s Brew Lab is our small group brew sessions (maximum 6 people) where you can bring your own manual brewing set-ups and join your peers in some hands-on coffee brewing.

Baratza has been kind enough to sponsor Watson’s Brew Lab by supplying us with the Encore, Encore ESP, Virtuoso+, Vario W+, and Forte BG+ to test and get a feel for. It’s your opportunity to get hand-on practice with these industry-leading grinders.

Practicing with your own equipment is always best so we highly suggest you bring your own gear (scales, kettles, and brewers). There will be some available, but extremely limited so don’t count on it.

Cost: $120

Prerequisite:

• Coffee 101 completion

Included:

• 12oz bag of coffee

• Coffee to practice with

• Use of all Baratza grinders

• Day-of discounts for Baratza grinders

• 2 hours of tutored brewing

Location

6420 24th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Contact Us

If have any questions or just want to say hi, please drop us a note using the form below!

Please note, tables can only be reserved through Toast. Wait-list additions are in person only, we will not add to the wait-list via phone. For the most up-to-date information check in on our Instagram. All inquiries asking contrary to the above will be ignored.

Hours

Everyday
8am to 3pm

Phone 206.420.1688