Cupping and Palate Development Workshop - Asheville
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
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Taste the complete Counter Culture Coffee menu in a monthly cupping, comparing the aromas and flavor profiles of a range of coffees in a relaxed tasting setting.
Taste the complete Counter Culture Coffee menu in a monthly cupping, comparing the aromas and flavor profiles of a range of coffees in a relaxed tasting setting.
Taste the complete Counter Culture Coffee menu in a monthly cupping, comparing the aromas and flavor profiles of a range of coffees in a relaxed tasting setting.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.
A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.

Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.
Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.
Hands-on espresso brewing class focused on dialing in grind size, dose, and extraction for better home shots. Practical training at a coffee training center with guided technique and troubleshooting for home baristas.
Hands-on espresso brewing class focused on dialing in grind size, dose, and extraction for better home shots. Practical training at a coffee training center with guided technique and troubleshooting for home baristas.
Hands-on espresso brewing class focused on dialing in grind size, dose, and extraction for better home shots. Practical training at a coffee training center with guided technique and troubleshooting for home baristas.

Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.

Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
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Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.

Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

A relaxed Sunday morning coffee meetup invites newcomers and neighbors to make connections through easygoing conversation and informal socializing in West Asheville.

A relaxed Sunday morning coffee meetup invites newcomers and neighbors to make connections through easygoing conversation and informal socializing in West Asheville.
A relaxed Sunday morning coffee meetup invites newcomers and neighbors to make connections through easygoing conversation and informal socializing in West Asheville.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
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Explore the flavors and role of aperitifs and liqueurs in a cocktail class, learning how these spirits shape balanced drinks and broaden home bartending skills.

Explore the flavors and role of aperitifs and liqueurs in a cocktail class, learning how these spirits shape balanced drinks and broaden home bartending skills.
Explore the flavors and role of aperitifs and liqueurs in a cocktail class, learning how these spirits shape balanced drinks and broaden home bartending skills.

Craft & Sip
MoreA relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Follow Asheville’s history on an expert-guided excursion, discovering local stories and historical context across the city. A relaxed walking tour brings the area’s past into focus.
Follow Asheville’s history on an expert-guided excursion, discovering local stories and historical context across the city. A relaxed walking tour brings the area’s past into focus.
Follow Asheville’s history on an expert-guided excursion, discovering local stories and historical context across the city. A relaxed walking tour brings the area’s past into focus.

A relaxed Wednesday coffee gathering pairs espresso, nitro, and smoothies with healthy plant-centric breakfast and lunch options and scratch-made treats, creating space for conversation and community connection.

A relaxed Wednesday coffee gathering pairs espresso, nitro, and smoothies with healthy plant-centric breakfast and lunch options and scratch-made treats, creating space for conversation and community connection.
A relaxed Wednesday coffee gathering pairs espresso, nitro, and smoothies with healthy plant-centric breakfast and lunch options and scratch-made treats, creating space for conversation and community connection.

Settle into a quiet, low-pressure morning of crossword solving, coffee, and friendly clue-sharing. Puzzle lovers of all skill levels can work through the morning puzzles together at their own pace.

Settle into a quiet, low-pressure morning of crossword solving, coffee, and friendly clue-sharing. Puzzle lovers of all skill levels can work through the morning puzzles together at their own pace.
Settle into a quiet, low-pressure morning of crossword solving, coffee, and friendly clue-sharing. Puzzle lovers of all skill levels can work through the morning puzzles together at their own pace.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.

A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.

A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
