classes
join us for hands-on classes covering everything from brewing basics to advanced techniques. whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your skills, our classes will help you brew with confidence.
currently, our classes are held the third saturday of each month.
Coffee 101 is 8th & Roast’s unique version of a standard “seed to cup” coffee education course.
The goal of this class is to use 8th & Roast’s first hand experience to educate, as well as provide tangible and delicious examples of the complex journey coffee takes from seed to cup!
This class will cover the following:
- Popular Coffee Producing Countries
- Origin characteristics
- Elevation and climate
- Popular processing techniques
- 8th & Roast’s Roasting Philosophy
- Brewing Categories and description
- Brewing Philosophy and featured coffee approach
HOME ESPRESSO & EXTRACTION is the perfect class for the aspiring espresso aficionado; focusing on dialing in, extraction and taste!
This class will focus on the dialing process and the extraction side of espresso. This class will not focus on latte art, but will rather combine information from both the professional and home espresso world to provide the most comprehensive training possible.
This class will discuss:
- gear recommendations and essentials.
- single dose grinder vs. hopper.
- portafilter baskets.
- distribution techniques, including WDT.
- extraction manipulation to taste.
- troubleshooting.
