LEARN MORE: LABS & CLASSES

From the beginning, core to our mission is the pursuit to increase knowledge — knowledge about the process of roasting coffee;
brewing coffee;
how it is grown;
how it affects local and global economies
the science behind flavor…
check out some of the opportunities we have intentionally developed for the purpose of sharing as much as we can with you!

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COFFEE CUPPING

At least twice a week, and three times a week when we host our customer-friendly First Fridays, we engage in an activity known in the industry as "coffee cupping”. What is “coffee cupping”? This is a general term describing a way to taste coffees, for various reasons. Currently (February 2019) our team continues to cup for consistency in coffee roasts (i.e. quality control) on Tuesdays, and cup on Thursdays to hone in on taste and develop our abilities recognize flavors (i.e. palette development, if you will). First Friday Cuppings are a fun way where we get to share that semi-scientific process with you all and humbly answer any questions you might have, and perhaps even get to know more about how you experience coffee!

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LEARNING LABS & CLASSES

Our Learning Labs is geared toward those who have a passion to learn more about coffee, hands on. They vary in fascinating topics from ‘Organic Acids’, to ‘Coffee Processing Methods’, to ‘Espresso Basics’, to ‘Milk Science & Latte Art’ to ‘Advanced Cupping’, which covers topics in quality, triangulation, and much, much more. Many of these are led by our teeny, tiny Roastery Team, and some from our Cafe/Shop Baristas. Some of these classes are core to our ethos and daily grind, and others are specially designed and tailored to the interest of our community.

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COLLOQUENDA

This is where community really grows and we push the boundaries of our knowledge as well as our ability to respect others who are different from us. We began the “OQ Colloquenda Series” as a means of bringing together people in our area with both similar and different interests and beliefs. Colloquenda means '“things worth talking about”.

Cultivating community, choosing to be thoughtfully engaged and encouraging positive action. Is our hope in this. We want to be a hub where neighbors far and wide share ideas, resources, and a passion for the places in which we live.