Coffee 101: The Craft and Fundamentals of Specialty Coffee with Matthew Marks ’02

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Coffee: most New Yorkers cannot imagine life without it, and drink 7 times more coffee than people in other cities in the US. But do you know what’s in your cup? Join us to explore the depths of this essential beverage. Matthew Marks ’02, Co-Owner of Ithaca-area based specialty coffee company Forty-Weight Coffee Roasters, will lead us through an interactive lesson on the 6 main areas which impact the quality and flavor of specialty coffee. You’ll try 3 distinct coffees and learn how to identify different flavors. Enjoy a coffee-themed reception and full buffet brunch. Caffeine kick and learning guaranteed!

Graduating from Cornell University in 2002, Matt has taken a circuitous route in becoming the co-owner of a Forty Weight Coffee Roasters. After gigs as a Spanish teacher, paralegal, trivia host and wedding DJ, he started up and ran Forty Weight’s flagship cafe in Park Slope, Brooklyn from 2011 to 2013. Since then, Matt has taken on the role of head educator and barista trainer for Forty Weight. 

Never content with his skill set, he continues to push for more knowledge through reading books, forum posts, blogs, and perhaps most importantly, interacting and sharing experiences with other coffee professionals. He is officially retired from the DJ game.

12:00noon-12:30pm reception, 12:30-1:30pm Lecture, Coffee Tasting, and Q&A. 1:30-2:30pm Brunch. $30 per person.  Advance reservations required by Thursday, January 26th, at which time they are considered final sale.