Coffee Education
Classes are taught at Uncommon by our knowledgeable and experienced staff. Our educators have years of experience and have learned from industry leaders so that we can curate the best experience at our institute. Whether you want to dive deep into the roasting process, discover the best way to brew our coffee at home, or just taste new coffee and tour our facility, we have an option for you. Fill out the form below and we will schedule a time for your experience. Limit of four attendees per class.
Classes are held between Monday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at our roasting facility in Douglas, Michigan. We look forward to having you!
Coffee Flight + Warehouse Tour, 1hr
$35.00/Person
Come to our warehouse and sample a variety of coffee that’s freshly roasted and brewed for you. Chat with our knowledgeable staff and get an overview of where the coffee came from and how it got to you. Additionally you will get to tour the facility and see how everything works together, from roasting to cold brew to packaging.
Better Brewing, 1hr
$35.00/Person
Learn the science and differences between different filter brew methods to use at home to elevate your coffee experience. Learn about the necessary equipment from grinders, to pour over drippers, immersion options, and fully automated coffee makers so that by the end of this class you are confident that you can make café quality coffee at home.
Seed to Cup, 1hr
$35.00/Person
Coffee starts its journey to your cup as a plant that then grows a cherry which will be processed and roasted before being brewed. A lot of people work to make sure that coffee makes its way all around the world for others to enjoy. In this course you can learn what happens at every part of this supply chain, and how it affects the coffee in the final cup.
Coffee Tasting + Cupping, 1hr
$35.00/Person
Coffee contains more flavor compounds than any other beverage, making it a very complex and rewarding drink. Noticing the deeper flavors and developing a palate for coffee can be difficult. In this class we will go over what makes coffee taste the way it does, how professionals discover these flavor notes in each new coffee, and how to better taste coffee at home.
Roaster for a Day
$300 (six people)
Roaster for a Day. Roasting is the science of turning coffee into a bean that can be drunk and enjoyed around the world. In this class you can learn about that process from start to finish, all the variables and science that go into roasting, and participate in a roast yourself. By the end of the day you will know all about what goes into roasting all the coffee you enjoy daily. Take home 10lbs of your custom blend to share with friends and family. The cost of this class is $300 split and can accommodate up to 6 people. This offering is by appointment only Monday – Friday.