Develop a Deeper Understanding of Coffee
Six structured weeks to transform how you experience, evaluate, and appreciate coffee. Build confidence through knowledge and practical tasting.
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What This Course Delivers
By the end of six weeks, you'll have developed the vocabulary and framework to understand what you're tasting in each cup. You'll recognize the influence of origin, processing method, and roasting decisions. You'll know which brewing approaches suit different beans and your own preferences.
More than technical knowledge, you'll gain confidence in your own palate. You'll feel comfortable exploring new coffees, asking meaningful questions at cafes, and making informed purchasing decisions. The daily ritual of coffee will carry more depth and satisfaction.
For those who value documentation, we provide a certificate of completion that reflects your commitment to learning. But the real outcome is internal: a richer relationship with something you already enjoy, now understood more fully.
You Know There's More to Understand
You've been drinking coffee for years, perhaps decades. You've noticed that some cups taste distinctly better than others, that certain origins appeal to you more. You've heard terms like "single origin" and "natural process" and wondered what they truly mean for the cup in your hand.
The world of specialty coffee can feel somewhat exclusive, with its own language and conventions. You're curious to learn more, but scattered online information hasn't provided the structured understanding you'd prefer. You're not looking to become a professional, but you do want to formalize what you know and fill in the gaps.
Perhaps you've felt uncertain about asking questions in specialty cafes, or unsure which coffee to choose when faced with descriptions you don't fully understand. There's a gap between enjoying coffee casually and truly appreciating it, and you sense it's worth bridging.
A Structured Path to Coffee Knowledge
Our Coffee Appreciation Course provides exactly what you've been looking for: a systematic curriculum that builds understanding week by week. We start with coffee's history and cultivation, establishing context before moving into processing methods, roasting fundamentals, and brewing principles. Each session includes guided tastings that connect theory to direct experience.
The curriculum has been refined through years of teaching different kinds of learners. We know which concepts need more time, which comparisons clarify understanding, and how to present technical information in accessible ways. The pace is deliberate without being slow, and each week builds naturally on what came before.
Rather than overwhelming you with professional jargon, we focus on developing your personal vocabulary for what you taste. You'll learn to identify flavors and characteristics in ways that are meaningful to you, not just repeating industry terminology. By the end, you'll have both structured knowledge and confidence in your own palate.
Your Six-Week Journey
Weekly Sessions
Each week, you'll attend a two-hour session combining instruction with practical tasting. Classes are kept small to allow for questions and individual attention. You'll taste multiple coffees each week, learning to identify differences and articulate what you perceive.
Progressive Learning
The course follows a logical progression from coffee cultivation and harvesting through processing methods, roasting decisions, and finally brewing techniques. Each topic builds on previous knowledge, creating a comprehensive understanding of how coffee reaches your cup.
Supportive Environment
You'll find yourself among others who share your curiosity about coffee. The atmosphere is welcoming and inquisitive rather than competitive. There are no wrong answers in tasting, only opportunities to develop your perception and vocabulary.
Lasting Knowledge
By the final session, you'll have experienced dozens of different coffees and learned to recognize what distinguishes them. This knowledge stays with you, enriching every cup you drink afterward. Many participants report that their daily coffee routine becomes more satisfying simply because they understand it better.
Course Investment
$225 USD
Complete Six-Week Course
What's Included:
- • Six weekly two-hour sessions with structured curriculum
- • Professional cupping of multiple coffees each session
- • Comprehensive coverage of cultivation, processing, roasting, and brewing
- • Small class sizes for individual attention and questions
- • Course materials and tasting notes framework
- • Certificate of completion documenting your commitment
- • Ongoing access to our staff for questions after course completion
This investment represents less than the cost of purchasing specialty coffee for six weeks, yet provides knowledge that enriches every cup you drink for years to come.
How Learning Happens
Coffee appreciation develops through repeated exposure and guided practice. Our curriculum structures this process deliberately, introducing concepts in an order that builds understanding naturally. You start with broad context and progressively narrow to specific details.
Each session includes theoretical instruction followed immediately by practical tasting that demonstrates the concepts discussed. This immediate application helps cement understanding. You taste coffees side by side, learning to perceive differences that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Progress is individual and self-evident. By week three, you'll find yourself recognizing processing methods by taste. By week five, you'll understand why certain brewing approaches work better for specific beans. By week six, you'll have developed confidence in your own palate and judgment.
We've taught this curriculum to people of varying backgrounds and experience levels. The structure works because it respects how learning actually happens: through clear explanation, direct experience, and gradual integration of knowledge over time.
Our Commitment to Your Learning
We stand behind this course because we've seen it work repeatedly. If after the first session you feel the course isn't right for you, we'll refund your full payment. We'd rather have you decide early than feel obligated to continue something that doesn't meet your needs.
Throughout the six weeks, if you have concerns about the pace, content, or approach, we want to hear them. We've adjusted our teaching many times based on participant feedback, and we're committed to making sure this course serves you well.
Before enrolling, you're welcome to contact us with any questions about the curriculum, session format, or what to expect. We can provide more detailed information about what each week covers, helping you decide if this course aligns with what you're looking for.
Our goal isn't simply to teach content but to help you develop genuine appreciation and understanding that lasts. If we're not accomplishing that, we want to know so we can make adjustments or acknowledge when the course might not be the right fit.
Getting Started
Our next Coffee Appreciation Course begins in early December. We limit each class to twelve participants to ensure everyone receives adequate attention and has opportunity to ask questions.
To express interest or ask questions, simply reach out through our contact form. We'll respond within one business day with detailed information about session dates, times, and what to expect. If the upcoming course is full, we maintain a list for the following session.
After you reach out, we'll send you the complete schedule and curriculum overview. If everything looks suitable, enrollment is straightforward. If you have questions or concerns, we'll address them before you make any commitment.
The journey from casual coffee drinker to knowledgeable enthusiast is more accessible than you might think. It simply requires structured guidance and consistent practice over six weeks. We've helped many people make this transition, and we're ready to help you do the same.
Begin Your Coffee Education
Join us for six weeks of structured learning and discovery. Develop the understanding and confidence to fully appreciate what you're drinking.
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