 COFFEE: Tasting and HistoryDiscover coffee's exciting African origins and checkered history. Learn why coffee was eaten and not drunk in ancient Africa, why it was first drunk as a wine not a hot drink, and how the bean traveled from it's native Africa around the world to Java and beyond. We'll discuss how coffee is grown, roasted and even how it's traded on Wall Street. See raw coffee beans and trace the roasting process through an exciting powerpoint presentation. Taste several types of coffee including Kenyan, Blue Mountain Jamaican, and Java and several roasting methods including light city roast and French-Italian roast. Learn how to make a perfect cup of coffee and how to cook with coffee in this fast paced fun class. |