About this Event
Discover how small brewing choices can dramatically change the taste of your coffee. (We will have decaf coffee available!)
Coffee 101: Make the perfect cup of coffee at home is a hands-on, beginner-friendly coffee workshop led by Bradley from Experimental Coffee Company. This class is designed for anyone curious about pour-over coffee, whether you’re new to coffee or you've been in the game for a minute.
Who This Workshop Is For
- Coffee drinkers curious about pour-over brewing
- Beginners looking for a clear, approachable introduction
- Home brewers frustrated by inconsistent results
- Anyone interested in flavor, taste, and how coffee works
No prior coffee knowledge required.
What You’ll Learn
- Core pour-over brewing fundamentals
- How grind size affects extraction and flavor
- The role of water temperature and flow rate
- How agitation changes body, sweetness, and clarity
- How to identify your preferred flavor profile
- How to replicate your ideal cup at home
What to Expect
- Hands-on pour-over brewing demonstrations
- Side-by-side tastings to compare variables
- Guided sensory discussion (no prior tasting experience required)
- A welcoming, curiosity-driven learning environment
- Practical takeaways you can use immediately at home
All equipment and coffee will be provided.
Your Host:
Bradley runs Experimental (https://experimental.coffee/) and is a researcher at Northwestern, where he studies the coffee industry. Check him out on:
tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@experimental.coffee
insta - https://www.instagram.com/experimentalcoffeecompany/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1806 W Cuyler Ave, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 65.87
