Intro to Coffee Roasting

Learn coffee roasting fundamentals hands-on at Copan Coffee Lab, Tomball, TX. INTRO TO COFFEE ROASTING Copan Coffee Academy: Intro to Coffee Roasting An immersive 2-hour workshop where you'll learn the art and science of coffee roasting — from green bean to finished roast. Using the Stronghold S7 Pro Smart Roaster, you'll experience how precision technology and craft intuition combine to shape flavor development. What You'll Learn • Roast theory — drying, Maillard reaction & caramelization • How time, temperature & airflow influence flavor and body • Roast profiling and curve interpretation • Identifying roast milestones — yellowing, first crack & development • Data logging basics and repeatability • Cupping and evaluating fresh roast profiles About the Stronghold S7 Pro A hybrid induction/convection roaster with real-time data feedback and software-based profiling — the same technology used by professional roasters. Students get a live window into the roasting process connecting theory with sensory outcomes. Details • Duration: 2 hours • Skill level: Beginner → Intermediate • Location: Copan Coffee Lab — 716 S Persimmon St Suite A, Tomball, TX • Class size: Small hands-on group • Closed-toe shoes required • Equipment operated under instructor supervision only Included: Hands-on Stronghold S7 Pro sessions, cupping of multiple roast profiles, printed Academy booklet with roast theory & curve tracking sheets, all materials & green coffees provided, 10% off first order or subscription. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. Classes start promptly. To reschedule, notify us at least 48 hours in advance. 📧 Private group bookings: [email protected] 🅿️ Parking in front and back of building. Do not block bay doors.