Roasting Fundamentals With Alden | Crossings Coffee Roasters

Roasting Fundamentals With Alden | Hosted by Crossings Coffee Roasters

🔥 Ready to discover what really happens inside the roaster?

Join us for an energizing and accessible introduction to coffee roasting fundamentals, guided by Alden, the Founder, CEO, & Roaster of Crossings Coffee Roasters.

In this session, you’ll explore:

• The roasting stages: drying, Maillard, and development
• Heat transfer and how roasters shape flavor
• Roast curves and what they tell you
• Light vs. dark profiles and how they impact taste
• How green coffee origin affects roasting decisions

Whether you're brand-new to coffee roasting or looking to deepen your understanding, this class offers clear frameworks, live demos, and a fun, interactive learning experience.

Come taste, learn, ask questions, and grow your coffee confidence!

-Free for the community-

Hosted at our Encinitas roastery | 312 N Coast Hwy 101 - Encinitas, CA

Part 3 of our 2025 Coffee Education Series

Grab your spot! RSVP by sending an email to jen@crossings.coffee. Space is limited.

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