An informal, relaxed and practical introduction course to the fundamentals of roasting coffee with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and be directly involved in demonstrations. You do not need any specific prior knowledge. Our classes are taught by our head roaster and are aimed at the home enthusiast who wants to increase their knowledge of and skills, and also for those who may wish to pursue a career in the coffee roasting industry.

What you will learn...

An introduction to coffee history.
The journey from the green coffee bean to your cup.
Hands-on introduction to the workings of a professional roasting machine.
Sample roasting on our IKAWA Electric Roaster
Learn the fundamentals of cupping.

Duration

The course lasts for about 2.5 hours and is limited to 4 persons max. You will receive a course manual and a bag of Monks delicious coffee to take home.

When?

This course is usually run on Thursdays at 18:00 and is subject to availability of the coffee roaster

Where?

Training is at Monks Coffee Lab at Bilderdijkstraat 46. The facility is fully equipped to give you a complete practical experience.

Introduction to Coffee Roasting Course - By Appointment