Coffee Roasting Made Simple | One & Done

Ready to dive into the art and science of coffee roasting?

Looking to discover the ideal roast profile for your specific roaster?

This isn’t a “beginner class.” It’s the class. The one that opens the door. After this, you won’t need another. We’ll roast together, taste side by side, talk through what matters (and what doesn’t), and you’ll walk away knowing how to see, smell, and shape a roast — not just follow numbers.

You’ll Learn:

• How to identify roast levels and what affects flavor

• What first crack sounds like and why it matters

• How to evaluate aroma, acidity, and body during cupping

• How roast profiles are developed and adjusted

Included:

• Freshly roasted coffee to take home

• Roasting guide handout

Q&A + Show & Tell:

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and even your home setup! We’ll have open time for discussion, troubleshooting, and showing off gear.

From Leon — Owner & Head Roaster, Regent Coffee

“I’ve been roasting since 2012—started on a home setup, then moved to a commercial roaster in my garage for two years, and now to our current machine (which alone has logged over 4,360 hours and about 15,260 batches). As a self-educated coffee roaster who’s never worked in another coffee shop, this is actually my first time teaching a roasting workshop. I’m honestly just excited (and a little nervous) to finally share what I’ve learned along the way. I’ll walk you through the process, answer your questions, and share everything I’ve picked up over the years. It’s been a fun ride—and still is. Come hang, let’s roast some coffee together.”

Regent Coffee Brew Bar

249 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

(near Americana at Brand, serving greater Los Angeles)

90 Minute FREE PARKING in parking structure behind, $2.00 per hour after. 222 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA 91203

Info: Learn the basics of green beans, processing methods, and how origin impacts flavor.

Info: We’ll break down the three key roast phases (drying, Maillard, development) in a beginner-friendly way.

Info: We’ll roast 2–3 small batches using a sample roaster and taste the results side-by-side to explore how roast profiles affect flavor.

Info: Watch a full production roast with live commentary and Q&A.

Info: You’ll leave with a bag of coffee roasted during the session.

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