From Bean to Cup to Glass: A Coffee Cupping Experience at Grapes & Ladders

Ever wondered why two cups of coffee from the same place (a.k.a., origin) taste completely different?

At this hands-on cupping session, you'll find out — and you'll never look at coffee (and maybe some wine) the same way again.

Hosted by Ellijay Trading's roaster, Matt, in the beautiful tasting room at Grapes & Ladders (https://grapesandladders.com), this 90-minute experience blends the sensory world of coffee with a late-morning of good company and possibly, an afternoon of local wine with great music by Billy Wilkie.

What you'll experience:

• How origin, altitude, and climate shape what ends up in your cup
• The impact of processing, roasting, grind, and brewing on flavor
• Coffee sensory skills — the same approach sommeliers use, applied to coffee
• What "sustainable", "fair trade", and "washed vs dry processing" really means, and why it matters for flavor and farmers
• Stories from the roast shack and hard-won lessons from a working roaster

You'll walk away with:

✓ The confidence to shop for coffees that match your own taste
✓ A curated selection of coffee to take home and share
✓ Creative recipe ideas for using coffee beyond the morning cup
✓ A great evening with friends in a beautiful setting

This event is designed for ALL people (coffee folks and non-coffee folks) — no experience required. Whether you drink coffee every day or just want to get out of the house and relax at a beautiful winery in the hills of North Georgia, you'll leave with something real and hopefully a smile on your face.

Space is limited to keep the experience personal. Grab your spot early.