Brewing & Tasting

Brewing & Tasting Workshop

Master the Art of Specialty Coffee with a CQI/SCA Q-Grader Expert

Limited to 3 participants per session for personalized attention

Unlock Your Coffee Potential

Whether you're brewing your first pour-over or refining your technique, Moving Coffee's hands-on workshops transform how you experience specialty coffee at home. 

Level 1 - Brewing Foundations | 1.5 Hours | $175 CAD

Perfect for coffee lovers ready to elevate their home brewing beyond the basics. If you've wondered "What grind size should I use?" or "Why doesn't my coffee taste like the café's?" — this workshop is your answer.

What You'll Learn:

• Hands-on brewing with professional equipment (Hario V60, Kalita Wave)

• The golden ratio: understanding coffee-to-water proportions

• How grind size, water temperature, and brew time transform flavor

• Tasting fundamentals to recognize quality and develop your palate
  

You'll Leave With:

• "What's Included (Value: $250+)

  • 1.5 hours hands-on instruction with competition-level expert

  • 100g specialty coffee ($18 value)

  • Comprehensive brewing guide

  • Equipment recommendations tailored to your budget
    
    

Ideal For: Newcomers to specialty coffee, French press graduates, anyone seeking reliable brewing techniques at home

Level 2 - Intermediate Mastery | 2 Hours | $245 CAD

For home brewers with experience who want to understand the "why" behind every variable and brew with precision and creativity.

What You'll Explore:

• Comparative brewing across multiple devices (Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Cafec Flower, Origami)

• Advanced extraction theory: troubleshooting sour, bitter, or flat flavors

• Water quality and temperature profiling for optimal extraction

• Recipe customization based on origin, roast profile, and personal preference

• Sensory evaluation techniques used by coffee professionals

• SCA Brewing Chart plotting 
• TDS / Refractometer basics (optional)
• Formal SCA-style cupping attributes
• Build descriptor dictionary (20+ terms)

You'll Leave With:

• 100g bag of premium single-origin coffee ($20+ value)

• Advanced brewing techniques guide

• The skills to replicate (and improve upon) any brew recipe you encounter

Led By: CQI Q Grader Licence Holder since 2011 / SCA Q-Grader since 2025 / Canadian National Brewers Cup 2019 Second Place Winner — learn from competition-level expertise adapted for home brewing

Ideal For: Experienced home brewers, aspiring baristas, coffee enthusiasts seeking depth and nuance

Final class schedule to be communicated and verified with participants.

If you loved this, you may enjoy Espresso & Tasting (espresso-focused) or Milk Steaming & Latte Art Basics (milk-based drinks).

"Easy to Find:
📍 #118-13880 Wireless Way, Richmond, BC
🅿️ Free parking available
☕ Arrive 5-10 minutes early to settle in"

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