There is an additional $15 for materials in this class.

From its roots in Africa to its position as the world’s favorite drink, the story of coffee is one rich in history and mythology. This course examines the social-ecological legacy of coffee, from “seed to cup”. Topics explored include coffee botany and ecology, where coffee is grown, how it is transformed from bean to cup, factors that influence flavor, how to decode coffee labels and purchase “great coffee”, and how to brew a great cup of coffee. During the last session, take a field trip to a local coffee roaster to soak in the coffee shop culture!.