2018 Class Descriptions 

All day, both days, 4-premuim home espresso machines will be at available from 1st Line Equipment, as well as a barista trainers to answer any questions. Hands-on try them all making your own espresso. 

Allegro Coffee Roasters will bringing some special chocolate and flavor pairing with coffees for a unique tasting experience.

Coffee is the number source of antioxidants in Americans’ diet. It is also the third most sprayed agricultural crop in the world behind cotton and tobacco (and we don’t eat those other two!)  Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief of Livestrong.com, explores what’s in your cup of morning Joe and the most important thing to consider when buying coffee.

Many Processes have to be performed with high quality from origin to cup in order to produce a brew with fine aroma and flavor. However, if roasted coffee beans are not used prior to the onset of staling, the final brew will not be of high quality even if all of the other processes were performed flawlessly. This class will give an overview of the science behind the staling process. Coffee staling mechanisms will be covered in sufficient depth such that newer coffee enthusiasts will gain a good understanding and experienced enthusiasts will have a chance to discuss details of the complex and interesting aspects of the science of coffee staling.

Voltea specializes in helping people and businesses access low-cost, clean water while reducing environmental impact. They will teach you about the different types of waters and how using the right water can help you make the very best coffee. Part of the experience will include tasting one coffee brewed with three different waters to taste the difference water can make. 

Grey Goose will be making the ultimate coffee cocktails all day at CoffeeCon’s Drinkery. Be sure to stop by for the Grey Goose class and learn how to make Vive L’ Espresso cocktails. Coffee from La Colombe will be front and center at this presentation.  

Co-founder of CoffeeCon, Patricia Sinnott will take you on a journey of smells and tastes with a coffee senory development class about using the French, Nez du Cafe system developed by, Jean Lenoir. 

Oren Bloostein, Founder and Director of Coffee at Oren’s Daily Roast will take you on a taste journey by brewing a single coffee with four different methods. You will have opportunity to taste and understand how different brewing methods will change the taste of the same coffee. Oren will be brewing with a Chemex, a French press, an Aeropress, and a Bonavita auto-drip.

Barista Champion Secrets is a two person presentation with David Castillo and Becca Woodard. They will share what it takes to become a champion. 

In this class we take a parse through some basics of coffee brewing, and then take a deeper look at iced coffee in a few of its different forms.  From Nitro Cold Brew, to Kyoto Drippers, to Flash Brew pour overs, we will take a look at the benefits and detriments of some of the different ways to brew cold coffee, in hopes to lead you toward a new and interesting way of cooling off this summer.  

Somethings extra special at CoffeeConNY. Premium brand My/Mo Mochi ice cream. Try all four flavors on the exhibit floor. Complements of My/Mo Mochi. 

A special gift for CoffeeConNY attendees. A free copy of the newest issue of the premium magazine, imbibe. In addition here’s another free gift from imbibe to indulge in right now: imbibemagazine.com/coffeecon