Buckman Coffee Factory
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The Factory is home to coffee roasters, trainers, farmers and tasters all pursuing their ambitions in a creative, neutral, adaptive & inspiring space.
03/25/2025
A course for coffee business owners, those in the beginning stages of business development, green coffee buyers, or those generally interested in sustainability in the coffee supply stream.
This 3-hour workshop will introduce financial transparency for your coffee business strategies related to foundation-building, internal and external communications, and green coffee sourcing. Co-instructors Caryn Nelson and Mike Nelson will share practical applications from their experiences as owners of a coffee business with both roasting and cafe operations, including a tutorial for building farmer gross profit into green coffee contracts.
This course will utilize multiple methods of adult learning styles including group exercises, therefore the course minimum is 6 participants.
Questions about class content, class discounts, or about the venue? Email [email protected] for more details. Reserve your spot today!
02/10/2025
If you’ve bought green coffee recently, you may have noticed a recent surge in coffee prices. Globally, coffee is traded on a futures commodity market (known as the C-Market). A recent rally in the C-Market price has drastically increased the prices of coffee around the world. Join Emily Smith from Hacea Coffee Source and Mike Nelson from the Buckman Coffee Factory on Friday 2/14 to learn more about the current pricing situation and to have your questions about navigating the new challenges in coffee buying answered. Doors open at 11:45, and the Q&A (with discussion) starts at 12pm noon in the Buckman Coffee Factory cupping room (1105 se main st.), wrapping up around 1pm. This info session is free to the public!
11/19/2024
Join Alex Pond, authorized Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) instructor, at the Buckman Coffee Factory this Thursday 11/21 and Friday 11/22 for the CVA for Cuppers Course.
This course is a two-day professional update for coffee cuppers, during which they will learn and become familiarized with the SCA’s new CVA as a tool to evaluate coffee’s value. The course is full of hands-on activities to demonstrate the elements of CVA, including several cuppings, lectures, and periods of discussion. This class is vital for any cupper who is interested in understanding the direction our industry is headed. To sign up or for payment info email: [email protected]
Alex Pond is an award-winning coffee industry professional with nearly two decades of experience. He is a COE Head Judge, Q-Grader, and authorized SCA CVA Instructor, and specializes in helping coffee professionals understand and improve the quality of their products from seed to cup.
11/07/2024
NEW!
Comprehensive Barista Course - Open Level
Join us as we explore the ins and outs of brewing espresso and steaming milks and dairy alternatives.
Topics covered:
—espresso equipment function and preventative maintenance;
—espresso preparation techniques and dial in strategies;
—milk steaming, texture and latte art.
If your goal is to take your first dive into the barista craft, this course is for you.
If your goal is to polish your existing barista skills, this course is also for you!
Spots are limited in this hands-on learning experience, so sign up while you can!
Questions about class content or about the venue? Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
for more details.
10/31/2024
(NEW Added Day!)
Intro to Coffee Roasting
When: Sunday 11/3, 10am-6pm
Fee: $300
This beginner roasting class equips you with the necessary skills to start your roasting journey.
Join us in this hands on experience to learn the fundamentals of roasting coffee. Participants will learn about sourcing coffee, cupping protocols, coffee roasting machine function, and roast logging.
Reserve your spot today!
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COFFEE ROASTING & SENSORY DEVELOPMENT SERIES FOR NEW ROASTERS
Memorial weekend the Buckman Coffee Factory is offering an intensive hands on roasting experience appropriate for any new or novice roaster.
Mike Nelson of Guilder Cafe & Junior’s Roasted Coffee & Emily Smith of World Cup Coffee are back with their roaster education series designed for beginning to intermediate level roasters.
Develop your sensory skills; explore techniques for evaluating coffee; learn how to buy and store green coffee; develop roast profiles as well as blend development. The weekend intensive class includes snacks, beverages, lunch each day, written resources/documents, 12 pounds of specially curated green coffee for each participant to take home, and an end of class BBQ dinner on Monday evening.
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1105 SE Main Street
Portland, OR
97214
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
