Inside the Roast: Foundations of Coffee Roasting

Roasting Workshop at Goldchild

Learn the fundamentals of coffee roasting in a two-seat, hands-on session at Goldchild. You’ll explore how roasting decisions shape flavor, take part in the roasting process, and leave with a bag of coffee you helped roast that day. No prior experience needed — just curiosity.

What you’ll learn

This session breaks down what roasting actually does to coffee and why those decisions matter in the cup. You’ll learn how green coffee transforms through the roast, what impacts flavor and balance, and how to recognize the difference between a good roast and a great one — without jargon or overwhelm.

Who you’ll learn from

You’ll be guided by Jeff Rambo, who has been roasting coffee since 2012. His approach is shaped by years of hands-on experience and mentorship from some of the most respected voices in specialty coffee. The focus is practical, clear, and rooted in real roasting decisions — not theory alone.

What you’ll take home

You’ll help roast coffee during the session and leave with a bag of coffee you helped create together, roasted that day at Goldchild — a way to carry the experience forward and brew with a deeper understanding of the roasting decisions behind it.

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