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 Mixing It Up:

 Discovering 2025's Top Beverage Trends 

 The workshop invites participants to explore the latest trends in marketing for 2025 through a mixology lens. It begins with an overview presentation on these trends, their origins, and practical applications in drink creation. The hands-on segment allows attendees to experiment with recipe development, incorporating trending ingredients, bases, milks, flavors, garnishes, and toppings to enhance their drink offerings. 

Duration 60-90 mins

 Intro to Latte Art 

 This workshop offers an introduction to latte art for coffee enthusiasts and aspiring baristas. Participants will learn the basics of creating intricate designs on coffee drinks, focusing on techniques like milk steaming and pouring. It provides hands-on experience and expert guidance to enhance skills in coffee presentation. 

Duration: 60 mins

  Starting Your Own Roasting Brand

 This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to roasting your own coffee. It covers the business aspects such as profit margins, sourcing beans, packaging, and necessary equipment. Participants will learn about the theoretical aspects of roast variables and leave with actionable steps to start their own roasted coffee program. 

Duration: 30 mins

Coffee Packing, Grinding, and Problem Solving Workshop

This workshop to acquire actionable insights tailored for your coffee roastery, coffeehouse, or specialty coffee retail location. Discover practical strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce labor costs. Featuring a guided presentation, Q&A session, and potentially a collaborative group discussion to tackle challenges unique to small to medium-sized roasters and coffee businesses.

Duration: 30 mins
(Starts at 1:15pm)

Energy Drink Workshop: Power up your Profits 

 From trends and recipes to efficiency and profits, you will learn how to create and implement a successful energy program. We will share latest trends and help you understand how to best market an energy program on social media. 

Duration: 60 mins

Tea Basics & Adding Non-Coffee Drinks to Your Menu

This class is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge behind making hot and iced tea-based beverages, as well as provide a baseline of knowledge about tea. 

Duration: 45 mins

Community through Cooperation

This workshop will present an indepth look into how Conscious Coffees works closely with their importing cooperative, Coop Coffees, to continually improve both the livelihood of small scale coffee farmers and the future of coffee production through relationships that foster regenerative and sustainable impact.

Duration: 30 mins

Introduction to buying green coffee

We will explore building your coffee program, discuss various supply options, and forecasting to secure your lineup. You will be able to buy coffee with confidence after this introduction! 

It's Kombucha, NOT Kambucha! 

Discover the rising trend of kombucha in coffee shops in this insightful class. Explore the 3000-year history of this fermented tea, learn about its health benefits and production process, and understand why it’s becoming a popular choice for those seeking lower-sugar, craft beverages. Find out how offering kombucha can enhance your coffee shop’s menu, meet consumer demand, and boost your revenue. 

Duration: 60 mins

Making Matcha Perfect 

Join our workshop to perfect your matcha-making skills! Learn traditional and modern techniques for creating a creamy, frothy drink and discover the best ways to care for and store matcha to maintain its vibrant color and rich flavor. Ideal for enthusiasts and beginners alike, this hands-on class will enhance your appreciation and expertise in this classic Japanese beverage. 

Duration: 30 mins 

 CHAI 101 

Join Charles Ciepiel, founder of CharlieJoe Chai, for an immersive workshop on traditional masala chai. Discover its rich origins and cultural significance, learn to brew the perfect cup, and create your own signature blend. Explore how chai has evolved in the U.S. and support initiatives to preserve its heritage in India. Perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners. 

 Barista Basics 

Barista Basics teaches essential skills for crafting consistent espresso-based drinks, covering coffee origins, extraction techniques, and milk steaming, with a focus on both theory and hands-on practice for coffee shop and home baristas. 

 Duration: 50 mins