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Roasting Course- Sterling, Kansas (May 15-16, 2024)
  • Roasting Course- Sterling, Kansas (May 15-16, 2024)

    Join us in Sterling, Kansas to learn from industry experts, Jodi Wieser and Mark Michaelson. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your coffee roasting skills. This course is for all skill levels and roasters currently using any machine. Register now!

     

    Because the class size is limited to no more than 8 students, much of the course will be customizable to your needs and interests.

     

    This two-day class will cover:
    Roast Profiling
    Cupping for Roast Evaluation
    Using Roasting Software
    How Airflow Impacts Flavor
    Omni Roasting vs. Espresso Roasting
    And much more. 

     

    Table Coffee Roasters:

    111 N Broadway Ave, Sterling, KS 67579

     

    Contact us today!

     

    Course fees are nonrefundable. If you need to cancel, course fees can be applied to a future course or another person can take your place. A 15% change fee will be added for any alterations. Students who choose to postpone will have 12 months to apply their funds to another course. Changes are not possible less than 14 days before the course begins.

     

    Two Day Roasting Course Sample Schedule:

     

    Day 1: Coffee Roasting Fundamentals

    Morning Session:

    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration, Introductions, and Coffee

    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Cupping Session

    • Introduction to cupping: sensory evaluation of coffee.
    • Cupping various coffee samples to understand flavor profiles and characteristics.

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lecture 1: Roasting Principles

    • Overview of roasting principles: chemical reactions, heat transfer, and roast development.
    • Discussion on how different factors influence the roasting process.

    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch Break

    Afternoon Session:

    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Roasting Session I

    • Hands-on roasting session focusing on basic roasting techniques.
    • Introduction to the roasting machine and its functionalities.

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Roasting Session II

    • Continuation of hands-on roasting session with guidance from instructors.
    • Experimentation with different roast profiles and adjustments.

    3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Break

    3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Q&A Session and Discussion

    • Review of the day's activities and concepts.
    • Addressing participant questions and concerns.
    • Introduction to tomorrow's agenda.

     

    Day 2: Advanced Roasting Techniques and Business Insights

    Morning Session:

    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Q&A from Previous Day

    • Opportunity for participants to ask questions or seek clarification from the previous day's activities.

    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Cupping Previous Day's Roast

    • Sensory evaluation of the coffee roasted on Day 1.
    • Discussion on how different roast profiles impact flavor and aroma.

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lecture II: Profiles & Software

    • Understanding roast profiling and its significance in coffee roasting.
    • Introduction to roasting software and its applications in analyzing roast profiles.

    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch Break

    Afternoon Session:

    12:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Roasting Session III

    • Advanced roasting techniques: airflow control, heat application, and timing adjustments.
    • Roasting exercises focusing on specific roast profiles and objectives.

    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lecture III: Coffee Business

    • Overview of the coffee business landscape: trends, challenges, and opportunities.
    • Tips for starting and managing a successful coffee roasting business.

    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Roasting Competition

    • Friendly roasting competition among participants to showcase skills and creativity.

    4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Final Q&A and Conclusion

    • Review of key learnings and takeaways from the course.
    • Distribution of certificates and farewell to participants.
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