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The CoffeeCon’s one-day event will be hosted by two coffee legends: renowned inventor Alan Adler, creator of the world-famous AeroPress coffeemaker, along with friend of Mr. Espresso and tasting superstar Professor Kenneth Davids, founder of CoffeeReview,com.

CoffeeCon Online L!VE is happening, March 6th, 2021!

In case you haven’t heard yet, CoffeeCon Online L!VE is happening this Saturday, March 6th! CoffeeCon is a specialty coffee and tea festival geared towards folks who love all things coffee and tea. This year, CoffeeCon is being hosted virtually! Thoughout the day, coffee professionals will be presenting, lecturing, and answering questions for the virtual audience.

We’re super excited that our very own Luigi Di Ruocco will be giving a presentation on Home Espresso from 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 A.M. (Pacific Standard Time). Luigi will be sharing tips on how to up your espresso game at home, including the basics of extraction, water temperature, pressure, flow rate, and a whole lot more to help you dial in your daily espresso. You’ll be able to ask questions and converse with other attendees in chat during the presentation.

Because of the ongoing pandemic and safety concerns, this year CoffeeCon is being hosted virtually instead of in person. The festival was originally created by our friend and coffee professional Kevin Sinnot, who brought the festival to life 10 years ago! For this event, you’ll be able to tune in directly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer!

And the best part? It’s FREE to attend! You can register on Eventbrite by clicking this link.

The day’s long CoffeeCon will be hosted by two coffee legends; The first is the renowned genius-inventor Alan Adler, creator of the world-famous AeroPress coffeemaker. The second is our close friend and tasting superstar Professor Kenneth Davids, creator of the CoffeeReview website. Mr. Davids most recently scored our  at 92 points!

There will also be a plethora of other coffee celebrities and live presentations throughout the day! You can see the list of all the presenters and available classes, ranging from cold brew cocktails to grinding with Baratza.

Make sure to save the date this Saturday, March 6th, at 11:20 a.m. You won’t want to miss it!

 

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