Learn what it takes to brew an amazing cup of coffee by hand! Go behind-the-scenes with celebrated California roaster Blue Bottle for a one-hour class on sourcing, brewing, and tasting everyone's favorite bean. From the plant to your cup, Michael Phillips brings every lesson to life while also offering options — giving you a process for making a simple cup or going the distance with pro equipment.

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Filmed on location at Blue Bottle's original roastery and cupping room, this class is designed to be both enjoyable while also deepening your knowledge of coffee in everyday life. From your morning ritual to even hosting your own coffee tasting at home, these insights will come alive in your own experience.

Brew and share a cup of coffee made by hand.

ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment is to brew, taste, and share a cup of coffee made by hand. Share your experience about the tools you choose, the results, and whether you'd create this coffee again. By sharing all of our individual experiences, we can build a gallery of inspiration and reference and deepen our coffee experience — and share tips with each other along the way.

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Share a photo and description of your cup of coffee. A complete post might include:

- Photos

- Process Notes: Materials, Bean Selection, Brewing

- Tasting Notes (check out the attached PDF for helpful tips on tasting!)

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