Fresh Grounds is pleased to offer Immersion: Coffee Education Workshops as a new 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!

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 enriching experience can be attained by using each workshop as a building block.

Space is limited, so reserve a spot quickly!

Foundations of Coffee Tasting

  • 1.1 Introduction to Coffee Tasting

    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.

    1.25.25 9:30AM $40/Person, $55/Two People*

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  • 1.2 Introduction to Coffee Varieties

    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.

    2.8.25 9:30AM $40/Person, $55/Two People*

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Brewing Coffee at Home

  • 1. Basics of Coffee Brewing

    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. 

    3.22.25 9:30AM $35/Person, $50/Two People*

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  • 2. Immersion Brewing feat. Aeropress

    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.

    4.5.25 9:30AM or 1:00PM $30/Person, $45/Two People*

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*Please note that coming as a pair means that you will be sharing cups of coffee during the cupping process.