Coffee 101: Make the perfect cup of coffee at home. at 1806 W Cuyler Ave – Chicago, IL

Discover how small brewing choices can dramatically change the taste of your coffee. (We will have decaf coffee available!)

Coffee 101: Make the perfect cup of coffee at home is a hands-on, beginner-friendly coffee workshop led by Bradley from Experimental Coffee Company. This class is designed for anyone curious about pour-over coffee, whether you’re new to coffee or you’ve been in the game for a minute.

Who This Workshop Is For

• Coffee drinkers curious about pour-over brewing
• Beginners looking for a clear, approachable introduction
• Home brewers frustrated by inconsistent results
• Anyone interested in flavor, taste, and how coffee works

No prior coffee knowledge required.

What You’ll Learn

• Core pour-over brewing fundamentals
• How grind size affects extraction and flavor
• The role of water temperature and flow rate
• How agitation changes body, sweetness, and clarity
• How to identify your preferred flavor profile
• How to replicate your ideal cup at home

What to Expect

• Hands-on pour-over brewing demonstrations
• Side-by-side tastings to compare variables
• Guided sensory discussion (no prior tasting experience required)
• A welcoming, curiosity-driven learning environment
• Practical takeaways you can use immediately at home

All equipment and coffee will be provided.

Your Host:

Bradley runs Experimental (https://experimental.coffee/) and is a researcher at Northwestern, where he studies the coffee industry. Check him out on:

tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@experimental.coffee

insta – https://www.instagram.com/experimentalcoffeecompany/