Deet's Place Coffee College

Deet’s Coffee College offers courses throughout the academic year on various aspects of specialty coffee and consumer issues. Coffee production is one of the largest industries in the world, second only to oil; its impact on the environment, business, and people is tremendous.

Come learn what good (and bad) coffee really is, try some exceptional coffees, learn how your choices as a coffee consumer impact people around the world, learn how to make great coffee at home, and come away with the knowledge needed to convince your parents that you really are becoming a sophisticated, well-rounded person.

Take any of the classes offered or take them all. “Tuition” is paid for by a grant from Deet’s Place. Completion of all courses offered will earn you a certificate showing what a cultured coffee geek you are, as well as some really cool swag to help you practice your new coffee-making skills. Each class will run between 90 minutes and two hours.

Space is limited, so sign up early at Deet’s Place!

Ripe coffee cherries at the Selva Negra coffee estate await harvesting.

Dates and Topics

This course will cover an historical overview of the “world’s most popular drink,” information about how it is grown and processed, and what characteristics define quality coffee versus commodity grade coffee. It will also cover the roasting process, brewing styles, and coffee flavor nuances.

Future courses will become more hands-on, focusing on grinding, brewing, cupping, and tasting.

Tuesday, October 13, 8:00 p.m. at Deet’s Place
COF 201: Home Grinding & Brewing

This course will begin by teaching you everything you need to know about coffee brewing, including the essential components of brewing and how altering these components can change the flavor of a brew. It will then move on to an hour-long hands-on lab, in which you will brew Selva Negra estate coffee using a selection of methods and variables. You will also use a variety of brewing techniques, including French press, Chemex, espresso, mocha pot, drip, and others. By the end of the course, you will understand how important it is to know and follow established parameters for brewing coffee.

Tuesday, February 9, 8:00 p.m. at Deet’s Place
COF 301: Roasting, Blending & Cupping

This course will cover the basics of the coffee preparation process, including the process of roasting and blending the beans, as well as the basics of cupping and tasting the finished coffee.

Tuesday, April 27, 8:00p.m. at Deet’s Place
COF 401: Trips of Origin: Direct Trade, Fair Trade, and Sustainability

Coffee is more than just what’s in your cup. Come to the Deet’s Place Coffee College “Trips of Origin: Direct Trade, Fair Trade, and Sustainability” seminar and learn about the environmental issues behind one of the world’s most popular drinks.

The roaster at Deet's Place prepares a batch of fresh coffee beans.

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Residence Halls

East Ambler Johnston
West Ambler Johnston
Barringer
Brodie
East Campbell
Main Campbell
Cochrane
Main Eggleston
West Eggleston
Harper
Hillcrest
Johnson
Lee
Miles
Monteith
Newman
New Residence Hall East
Peddrew-Yates
Oak Lane
O'Shaughnessy
Payne
Pritchard
Rasche
Slusher Tower
Slusher Wing
Thomas
Vawter

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Dining Centers

Dietrick Dining Center
Owens Dining Center
Personal Touch Catering
Shultz Dining Center
Vet Med Cafe
West End Market
Squires Food Court