TCA Coffee Workshops & Classes
Coffee is more than just a beverage. It is a “CONNECTOR” to the world.
At The Coffee Academics (TCA), we are here to educate, to learn from each other and to share our knowledge and passion for specialty coffee to all who share the same values. Our team is professional and creative. We love sharing our passion and bringing people together through purposeful education to cultivate meaningful relationships.
Welcome to TCA community!
COFFEE SPECIALIST -
JACK LAM
World Coffee Competitions judging experience & awards:
1. Hong Kong Brewer ’ s Cup Championship, 2024, finalist
2. Hong Kong Barista Championship, 2022, 2023, Sensory Judge
3. Hong Kong Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, 2022, 2024, Taste Judge
4. Hong Kong Latte Art Championship 2019, 2021, Technical Judge 5. Hong Kong Brewer ’ s Cup Championship, 2018, Sensory Judge
Other judging experience:
1. Hong Kong Aeropress Championship, 2022, 2024, 2025
Judge Qualifications:
1. Specialty Coffee Association Evolved Q-grader 2025
2. Coffee Quality Institute, Q-arabica grader, 2022
3. World Competition Education Program, 2019
4. Specialty Coffee Association Barista Skills Professional
5. Specialty Coffee Association Sensory Professional
6. Authorized Specialty Coffee Association Trainer
VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS
1
LATTE ART
An introduction to Latte Art skill basics and espresso making.
Class size: 10 - 20
Duration: 90 mins
2
SENSORY & TASTING
A tasting journey to learn descriptions of coffee flavours, taste & tactile experience.
Class size: 10 - 60
Duration: 60 mins
3
BREWING SKILLS
An introduction to different coffee brewing tools and techniques with hands-on experience.
Class size: 10 - 60
Duration: 60 mins
4
Roasting
Experience the art of creating flavours from a humble green seed. Roast your own morning coffee using an ikawa pro sample roaster.
Duration: 60 mins
5
ESG & Zero-Waste Mixology
Repurpose used coffee grounds to create something beautiful, like soap, candles, zero-waste syrup and cocktail/mocktail drinks
Duration: 90 mins
ESPRESSO &
MILK FOAMING
Want to wow your friends and family with café‑quality latte art? Join our Latte Art Workshop to learn espresso basics, milk texturing, and step‑by‑step pouring of beautiful patterns.
Master Espresso Ergonomics
Learn proper dosing, tamping, and extraction techniques to pull consistently balanced shots.
Taste Profiles
Identify sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami notes
Origin Mapping
Identify sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami notes
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Introduction of coffee basics, types, and origins
- Introduction of basic roast concepts like roast curve, Maillard reaction, caramelization, first crack, etc
- Demonstration roasting using the Ikawa sample roaster - Tasting freshly roasted coffee and 4 different roast profiles
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
SENSORY & CUPPING
Dive into the world of specialty coffee to develop fundamental palate skills. Learn to identify and articulate the complex flavors in every cup.
Cupping Protocol
The industry-standard professional tasting method
Taste Profiles
Identify sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami notes
Origin Mapping
Explore flavor notes from global growing regions
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction of terroir and processing of coffee
- Introduction of sensory fundamentals using Le Nez du Cafe aroma kit
- Demonstration of coffee cupping, the industry ’ s standard protocol on sample tasting
- Experience coffee cupping and try 6 different coffees
Fee: HKD 6600 per session (max for 10 pax)
Additional per head above 10 pax: HKD 380
BREWING SKILLS
Discover the craft of brewing your perfect cup of coffee. Learn core techniques on Hario V60, Hario Switch, or AeroPress, and fine‑tune key variables with expert guidance to unlock full flavor.
Extraction Science
Control grind size, temperature, and timing for the perfect cup
Brew Methods
Hands-on practice with V60, Chemex, and Clever Dripper.
Flavor Optimization
Pro techniques to enhance clarity and natural sweetness
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction of coffee basics, types, and origins
- Introduction of different brewing methods and key factors
- Demonstration of using coffee tools such as Hario V60, Hario Switch, Aeropress
- Hands-on brewing practices
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
Coffee Roasting
Transform raw green coffee into a symphony of flavors. In this intro roasting workshop, guided by pro roasters, you ’ll learn flavor profiling and roast your own signature coffee to take home.
Green Coffee
Introduction to grading and processing methods
Maillard Reaction
Understanding heat application and chemical changes
Roast Profiles
How different profiles create millions of flavorsClass size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Introduction of coffee basics, types, and origins
- Introduction of basic roast concepts like roast curve,Maillard reaction, caramelization, first crack, etc
- Demonstration roasting using the Ikawa sample roaster
- Tasting freshly roasted coffee and 4 different roast profiles
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
ZERO WASTE
MIXOLOGY WORKSHOP
Join our Coffee Grounds Upcycling Workshop and turn coffee and sustainability into a creative experience. Explore how coffee ’ s aroma develops, then pour your own upcycled candle infused with botanical essences.
Aroma Exploration
Sensory journey using the Le Nez du Cafe kit
Roasting Aromas
The science behind coffee
'
s aromatic complexity
Botanical Blending
Coffee oils with essences and natural soy wax
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
Welcome notes- Coffee basics & utilizing coffee grounds
- DIY: Coffee brewing session
- DIY: Making syrup from spent coffee powder
- DIY: Crafting cocktails/mocktails with the syrup
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
*Fee includes all the ingredients
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
Turn yesterday ’ s coffee into something beautiful. In this Coffee Ground Candle Making Workshop, you ’ll upcycle used grounds into scented candles, blending aroma, sustainability, and hands‑on creativity in one immersive experience.
Aroma Exploration
Sensory journey using the Le Nez du Cafe kit
Roasting Aromas
The science behind coffee
'
s aromatic complexity
Botanical Blending
Coffee oils with essences and natural soy wax
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction to coffee basics and ways of utilizing coffee grounds
- Introduction and demonstration of the candle-making process
- Experience coffee candle making in your own unique style
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
*Fee includes all the ingredients
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP
Craft your own coffee-infused cleansing bar in our sustainable soap making workshop. Explore the chemistry of coffee aromas and gentle, natural ingredients while creating skincare that’ s nourishing, eco-conscious, and uniquely yours.
Aroma Mapping
Guided sensory experience with Le Nez du Cafe
Personalized Creation
Blend extracts to craft your sustainable soap bar
Natural Benefits
Exfoliating and antioxidant properties of coffee
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction to coffee basics and ways of utilizing coffee grounds
- Introduction and demonstration of the soap-making process
- Experience soap making fun
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
*Fee includes all the ingredients
Signature
Coffee Perfume Making
Step into the role of a fragrance designer and bottle your own bespoke coffee- inspired perfume. A truly unique sensory experience.
Aroma Breakdown
Guided sensory experience with Le Nez du Cafe
Note Structure
Understanding top, heart, and base notes
Bespoke Creation
Blend coffee oils with botanical essences
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction to coffee basics and ways of utilizing coffee grounds
- Introduction and demonstration of the soap-making process
- Experience soap making fun
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
*Fee includes all the ingredients
Spiced Pour-Over
Explore the possibilities of flavor by synergizing and contrasting different flavors with coffee
Curated Selection
Spice Selection, pair premium single-origin coffees with exotic spices
Chemical Synergy
Flavor interaction, explore how aromas
create unique profiles
Hands-On
Master Technique, guided interactive
manual brewing instruction
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction to coffee basics and ways of utilizing coffee grounds
- Introduction and demonstration of the soap-making process
- Experience soap making fun
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
*Fee includes all the ingredients
Food Pairing
Explore the possibilities of flavor by synergizing and contrasting different flavors with coffee
Fruity African
Synergize with fresh fruits
Nutty South American
Synergize with cacao and spices
Funky & Fermented
Contrasting with the savoury and grease of
cured food and cheese
Class size: 10 – 60
Duration: 60 mins
Venue: TCA Atelier/ TCA outlet* / at your office**
- An additional fee is required for booking the venue
- Tables and electricity are required
Rundown:
- Welcome notes
- Introduction to coffee basics and ways of utilizing coffee grounds
- Introduction and demonstration of the soap-making process
- Experience soap making fun
Fee: HKD6,600 per session (max for 15 pax)
Additional per head above 15pax: HKD380
*Fee includes all the ingredients