Classes for Everyone

From introductory courses on roasting theory to advanced material on green coffee buying, Tailwind offers regularly scheduled classes and bespoke training opportunities.

We love hosting industry events, competitions, and private parties. Let us know how you’re interested in using the space, we’re happy to help!

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Roasting Workshops

  • A 3-hour, hands-on roasting workshop where we cover the basics (and then some) of turning coffee beans brown, including:

    • Flavor profiling on a drum roaster

    • Roasting thermodynamics

    • Tasting roasting defects & developing roasts

    • Post roast evaluation & adjustments

    We’ll get hands-on roasting time on an Arc 800 and will get to take home a bag of beans that they roasted themselves.

  • This 3-hour session takes you deeper into the craft of coffee roasting, focusing on more advanced techniques and concepts, including:

    • Fine-tuning roast curves for flavor development

    • Roasting approaches for bean density and process

    • The importance of airflow and drum speed for consistent roasts

    • Troubleshooting common roast issues in real-time

    Participants will have extended hands-on roasting time with the Arc 800 and will dive into detailed post-roast analysis. You’ll leave with custom roasts you crafted during class and a stronger foundation for experimenting with roast profiles on your own.

Cupping & Sensory Trainings

  • Explore the fundamentals of coffee tasting in this hands-on class designed for beginners and enthusiasts. You’ll learn cupping protocols, the coffee flavor wheel, and how to evaluate coffee for aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and balance. This class introduces sensory evaluation techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, offering a perfect entry point into the world of professional coffee tasting.

  • Unlock the secrets to brewing the perfect cup! This class dives into coffee extraction principles, brewing ratios, grind size, water quality, and techniques for popular methods such as pour-over, French press, and AeroPress. Whether you’re a home brewer or a barista seeking to refine your skills, you’ll leave equipped to elevate your coffee game.

  • In this 2-day class, attendees will learn the fundamental mechanics of olfaction (fragrance & aroma), gustation (flavor & aftertaste), texture (body & mouthfeel) and aroma memory recall. They will apply these mechanics while learning how to compare and describe coffee attributes found in both Arabica and Robusta species of coffee. Attendees will be taught how to determine proper dosing for cupping bowls and set up a table. They will cup multiple flights of coffee and calibration their evaluations.

Green Coffee Classes

  • Delve into the science of green coffee grading. This class covers defect identification, moisture content analysis, bean density, and UV light testing to understand how these factors impact roast quality and flavor. Essential for anyone involved in quality control or green coffee purchasing

  • Dive into the essentials of sourcing green coffee with this comprehensive class. Learn to navigate contract types such as Spot, Afloat, and Forward, and understand pricing structures like Farm Gate, FOB, and EXW. Explore the process of evaluating samples—from Offer to Arrival—and managing approvals or rejections.

    We’ll discuss key considerations like seasonality, transit times, and warehousing. You’ll also gain insights into quality parameters, including moisture content, milling standards, and identifying green defects.

  • Gain a deeper understanding of how processing methods—washed, natural, and honey—impact coffee quality. This class explores fermentation, drying techniques, and quality control at origin.

    We’ll also have an opportunity to taste these processing methods side-by-side to analyze the effects on flavor.

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