Events

Brewing Foundation - SCA Certificate Course (in-person learning) Hosted at PCR by AST, Zoey Thorson– Friday, March 6 9 am - 4 pm 

Barista Skills & Espresso Techniques Workshop Hosted at Pacific Coffee Research – Saturday, March 14 - 9 am - 12 pm Elevate your barista game with this hands-on, three-hour workshop designed for coffee enthusiasts and aspiring professionals alike! We’ve taken core elements from our Comprehensive Barista Training, typically reserved for our wholesale partners—and made them accessible to anyone eager to master espresso and milk-based drinks.

Introduction to Coffee Cupping Workshop Hosted at Pacific Coffee Research – Friday March 20 9 am - 11 am In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into the world of professional coffee tasting, learning that evaluating coffee is about more than just labeling it "good" or "bad". We’ll focus on how to use the Specialty Coffee Association's (SCA) Cupping Form from 2004—a globally recognized standard for objectively evaluating coffee quality—and practice it in real time while cupping a range of coffees. This 3-hour class is designed for anyone wanting to refine their tasting skills and better understand how professionals evaluate coffee. You'll not only explore the SCA’s formal cupping procedure, but also gain an understanding of the sensory elements involved in tasting. From aroma to aftertaste, we'll guide you through each step of the process. The SCA Cupping Form, developed in 1984, was the first 100-point system for grading coffee quality and has since become the go-to tool for cupping worldwide. While the form has evolved over the years, it remains the benchmark for describing and communicating coffee flavor profiles. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: Learn the detailed cupping protocol used by Q Graders. Introduction of the Heritage SCA Cupping Form to evaluate multiple coffees. Discuss your sensory experiences, learning how to articulate what you taste and smell. Receive your own SCA Cupping Form and Coffee Flavor Wheel to use during the workshop. No experience necessary! This class is designed to help you hone your palate, get comfortable with tasting coffee more deliberately, and understand the language used to describe coffee flavors. By the end, you'll be equipped to replicate this cupping process at home or in your business, and be more confident in evaluating coffee quality intentionally.

About the Course  📅 Hosted by AST & CQI Instructor Zoey Thorson & Brit Horn | Wednesday- Monday April 1-6 9 am – 5 pm…

Latte Art Workshop - The Perfect Pour 📅 Hosted at Pacific Coffee Research – Friday, April 10 9 am - 11 am Join us for an engaging two-hour workshop that brings the artistry of latte creation to life! Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this hands-on class dives into the essentials of milk steaming and latte art pouring.

March Pau Hana: World of Coffee Coffees Hosted at Pacific Coffee Research – Friday April 17, 4pm - 6pm

Roastery Foundation – SCA Certificate Course Hosted by AST Eric Musil – Sunday, April 19 9 am – 5 pm | Full-Day Course

Roasting Intermediate – SCA Certificate Course Hosted by AST Eric Musil – Monday & Tuesday, April 20-21 9 am – 5 pm | 2-Day Course

Barista Skills Professional – Certificate Course, SCA Coffee Skills Program (in-person learning) Hosted by AST, Zoey Thorson at Pacific Coffee Research on Friday - Sunday, Jan 9 - 11 9 am – 4pm

March Pau Hana: Theme TBD Hosted at Pacific Coffee Research – Friday May 8, 4pm - 6pm