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.
