Coffee Roasting Basics Workshop

Learn how to roast coffee for beginners in this Santa Clara workshop!



1.5 hours Location Santa Clara Class size 1 to 12 guests   $110 - $120 ($110 for Early bird; $120 for Last minute)

Are you curious about how green coffee beans transform into a delicious cup of coffee? This coffee roasting class in Santa Clara will teach you everything you need to learn how to roast coffee at home.
Your class will begin with an introduction to the coffee map, covering different coffee origins, processing techniques, green coffee selection, and the science of coffee roasting.
Before we start roasting, you'll choose your own beans, either a blend or single origin, based on the teacher's recommendations. Safety tips for handling the roasters will be provided to ensure you don't get burned.
The teacher will guide you through the roasting process to achieve the best results for tasting later. Once you've finished roasting, you'll have the option to prepare your coffee using pour-over or espresso methods for tasting.
Finally, you'll fill out labels and experience the packaging process before taking your freshly roasted coffee home!
Your Roasting Teacher
Hi coffee lovers, I'm Jacob, a coffee enthusiast and SCA-certified roaster. I discovered my passion for coffee two years ago and deepened my connection by learning coffee roasting.
Roasting coffee may seem daunting for regular coffee drinkers, but once you try it, your perspective on coffee will change forever. You don't need professional equipment or extensive knowledge—just curiosity and passion!
I'm here to share my knowledge and guide you through the basics of coffee roasting. Together, we'll explore different roasting techniques, understand flavor profiles, and master the art of creating your own perfect roast. Soon, you'll be able to roast your own coffee right at home!

Upcoming dates for Coffee Roasting Basics Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:20pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

29 upcoming dates between 29 Nov 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Jan 24 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Feb 7 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Feb 21 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Mar 7 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Mar 21 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Apr 4 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Apr 18 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, May 2 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, May 16 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, May 30 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Jun 13 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Jun 27 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Jul 11 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Jul 25 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Aug 8 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Aug 22 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Sep 5 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Sep 19 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Oct 3 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Oct 17 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Oct 31 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Nov 14 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Nov 28 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Dec 12 2027, 10:30am-12pm
  • Sun, Dec 26 2027, 10:30am-12pm
What you'll get
Enjoy our roasted beans with stylish packaging.
Savor a pour-over made with our house-roasted coffee.
Get 20% off any purchase at Jiaren Cafe!
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Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly!
What to bring
nothing
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Jiaren Cafe: Coffee, Boba & Events, Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA

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Recent reviews of Coffee Roasting Basics Workshop

  • 5/5 from Prasad Deole, attended Aug 2026: Really good coffee roasting basics class
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Jennings, attended Aug 2026: This coffee roasting class was magnificent. My mom, daughter, and I couldn't stop talking about it all the way home. Jacob demonstrated an extraordinary amount of knowledge in every facet of the coffee roasting process. He was able to answer all coffee-related questions and had such patience. He was very well-prepared, talked clearly and with precision, allowing any questions we had to be integrated at any time. We learned all about the beans, how they are processed, the areas they are grown, the roasting itself, the grinding of coffee, and how to make a beautiful cup of coffee, whether espresso or pour over. I was intrigued with the espresso press, as I had not seen one like it before. Jacob sent us home with generous gifts of milk steaming pitchers and coffee beans he had roasted himself. What a memorable day, a day well-spent. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Jyoti Krishnan, attended Aug 2026: The intstructor was very helpful and explained coffee bean rost process in deatils.
  • 5/5 from Mieko Oda, attended Aug 2026: Very knowledgeable teacher and helpful assistants! Great, easy environment to learn.
  • 5/5 from Lindsey Kiner, attended Jul 2026: Jacob was a wonderful teacher and an expert on all types of coffee and processing methods. He was patient and very attentive to each of our roasts, helping us learn and have fun at the same time. I highly recommend this personalized experience!
  • 5/5 from Briana Nations, attended Oct 2025: This class was very fun and informative! I like the bean selection, instruction, and taste testing! Instructor was very knowledgeable and well connected in the bay coffee community which was cool!
  • 5/5 from Loni Austin, attended Oct 2025: Really fun class with a great basic overview of the roasting process. I definitely left excited to eventually learn more! The instructor, Jacob, was fantastic!!
  • 5/5 from Tzu Hsuan Fu, attended Sep 2025: We were a group of 6, really enjoyed learning the coffee knowledge from Jacob, he very patiently answered all the questions we had, and tailored the experience based on our individual preferences on the bean type, roasting level and brewing methods. We gotta enjoy our own roasted coffee at the end of the class and bring a awesome bag of fresh coffee with us.
  • 5/5 from Rachelle Washington, attended Jul 2025: We had such a great time at this coffee roasting class! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire experience feel fun and approachable. He walked us through the roasting process step by step, answered all our questions, and clearly has a deep passion for coffee. I especially appreciated how hands-on the class was—we got to smell, taste, and roast our own beans. Highly recommend this class to anyone curious about coffee roasting or just looking for a unique experience!
  • 5/5 from Ratna Pillai, attended Jun 2025: Jacob was very kind and thorough, taking us from roasting the coffee beans all the way to making it via different processes. He is highly educated on all things coffee. Highly recommend for solo coffee connoisseurs, aspiring ones or a fun couples date!
  • 5/5 from Jacek Czajka, attended Jun 2025: Great arrangement, small group, good balance between theoretical and practical part, good chooice of coffee beans and excellent final result.
  • 5/5 from Cheuk Hong Ip, attended Mar 2025: Very fun class and I learned a lot from Jacob. Highly recommend!!!
  • 5/5 from Kim Hutton, attended Oct 2024: Jacob was fantastic. It was a lot of fun learning all about the beans and the techniques used to dry them. We then roasted our favorite choice and chose either poor over or single espresso with beautify crema. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in coffee.
  • 5/5 from Thuy Nguyen, attended Sep 2024: Surprised my coffee-enthusiast partner with this class and we had a great experience. This was our first time roasting coffee, but we learned so much more about the process through Jacob. He is such a knowledgeable instructor who provided good content from everything about the beans to choosing our own for roasting. Jacob was well set up with all the equipment you need from start to finish. It was a very enjoyable process, we got to taste our own products and getting to bag them with our own label was really cool. Overall a fun and helpful class! Would definitely recommend if you’re intrigued about or want to get into roasting basics.
  • 5/5 from Ankita Roy, attended Sep 2024: Wonderful experience! Jacob is very diligent and patient. He answered all our questions and taught us with care.
  • 5/5 from Bianca Floresca, attended Sep 2024: I scheduled this class as a birthday gift for my partner, and I'm so glad I did. Jacob, the instructor, was very knowledgeable and patient with us. He kept us engaged during the entire roasting process. We even got to make pour over and espresso with our own beans. It was a fun and memorable experience.
Your teacher

Jiaren Cafe
Jiaren Cafe

4.8 (268)

Jiaren Cafe is a non-profit neighborhood cafe in Santa Clara, specializing in high-quality matcha drinks, local espresso, and fruit and herbal drinks. Jiaren Cafe serves as a space for our local community of San Jose. We offer community events and fun classes in latte art and barista skills. It's a welcoming location full of laughter and learning.
We proudly support female-owned businesses as Jiaren Cafe serves Ritual Coffee Roasters and sources products from other local female-owned businesses.

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