Intro to Coffee Roasting
Duration: 2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner → Intermediate
Class Size: Small, hands-on group
Format: In-person workshop at Copan Coffee Lab
An immersive introduction to the art and science of coffee roasting — designed for baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and aspiring roasters looking to understand how green coffee becomes the expressive roasted coffee we love.
Guided by Copan instructors, you’ll learn to read and manipulate the variables that shape flavor development: charge temperature, airflow, heat transfer, and rate of rise. Using our Stronghold S7 Pro Smart Roaster, you’ll experience firsthand how modern roasting technology merges precision engineering with craft intuition.
What You’ll Learn
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Fundamentals of roast theory: drying, Maillard reaction, and caramelization
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How time, temperature, and airflow influence flavor and body
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Roast profiling and curve interpretation
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Identifying roast milestones (yellowing, first crack, development)
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Basics of data logging and repeatability
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Cupping and tasting fresh roasts to evaluate results
About the Stronghold S7
The Stronghold S7 Pro is a hybrid induction and convection roaster that integrates real-time data feedback, automated heat control, and software-based profiling. Its precision design allows for ultra-consistent small-batch roasting — perfect for both education and research. This machine provides a live window into the roasting process, helping students connect theory with sensory outcomes in real time.
What’s Included
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Hands-on roasting sessions on the Stronghold S7 Pro
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Cupping and evaluation of multiple roast profiles
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Printed Copan Academy booklet with roast theory, notes, and curve tracking sheets
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All materials and green coffees provided
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10% off your first Copan Coffee Roasters order or subscription
Why Take This Class
Our coffee lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment used by professional roasters. Every session is guided by Copan instructors who roast daily and understand both the science and sensory nuance of specialty coffee. You’ll leave with foundational roasting knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper appreciation for the craft behind each batch.
