Journey from Bean to Cup: The Roastery Experience

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Journey from Bean to Cup: The Roastery Experience

Ever wondered how a hard, green seed becomes the aromatic liquid gold in your morning mug? Join us at the Hot Numbers Roastery in Shepreth for a hands-on, deep dive into the craft of specialty coffee. Perfect for weekend enthusiasts, this immersive 3.5-hour session takes you behind the scenes of a working roastery to discover exactly what makes your daily cup so special.

Date 12th September 2026 | 17th October 2026 | 14th November 2026 | 12th December 2026 | 23rd January 2027 | 20th February 2027 | 13th March 2027 | 17th April 2027

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From £100.00
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What You Will Experience:

  • The Raw Material: Get hands-on with unroasted green coffee and learn how sourcing, origin, and regional characteristics shape the flavor before the heat is even applied.

  • The Transformation: Step right up to the roaster. You will watch for the "first crack," learn how time and temperature dictate flavor, and actually roast your very own batch under the guidance of our experts.

  • The Prep (Grinding & Brewing): Discover why grind size is the ultimate "make or break" variable in your kitchen. We’ll teach you the techniques behind a perfect batch brew, focusing on precise water-to-coffee ratios and optimal extraction.

  • The Palate Test: Experience a true "lightbulb moment" with a side-by-side taste comparison of freshly roasted coffee versus week-old grounds. Learn to identify oxidation and the loss of aromatics.

  • The Social: Roasting is thirsty and hungry work! We’ll wrap up the technical side of the day with freshly made pizza and an informal Q&A to pick the brains of our roasters.

What’s Included:

  • 3.5 hours of expert tuition in a small, intimate group (Max 8 people).

  • Freshly made pizza lunch.

  • Your own roast: Take home the coffee you personally helped roast!

  • A 250g Retail Bag: Choose a bag of our signature coffee to take home, custom-ground specifically for your home setup (V60, Aeropress, French Press, etc.).

Key Details:

  • Location: Hot Numbers Roastery, Shepreth

  • Duration: 3.5 Hours (10:30 AM – 2:00 PM)