☕ The Art of Coffee: A Tasting Journey Featuring Mission Grounds Coffee

Explore four distinct coffees through guided tasting, live brewing demonstrations, and the stories behind every cup.
About this Event

Event Highlights:

🏛️ Museum admission included with your tasting ticket

☕ Guided tasting of four coffees from Central and South America

🔥 Live brewing demonstrations featuring a ROK espresso maker and traditional Moka pot

🛍️ Freshly brewed beverages and retail coffee available for purchase following the experience

⚠️ This is a structured tasting experience. Samples are curated tasting portions and are not full-sized beverages.

*** Advance ticket purchase via Eventbrite is required to attend this event. Walk-in or day-of sales will not be available.

🌎 The Experience:

Coffee is more than a daily ritual. It is a reflection of geography, craftsmanship, and tradition.

Join Chef Marques Clark and Mission Grounds Coffee for an interactive tasting experience exploring how origin, roast level, and brewing technique influence every cup. Through guided sampling and live demonstrations, you'll discover how subtle differences shape aroma, body, acidity, sweetness, and finish.

☕ Featured Coffees & Preparations:

🇬🇹 Guatemalan Blend – Iced Coffee

Bright and refreshing with crisp fruit-forward notes.

🇨🇷 Costa Rican Blend – Hot Brew

Smooth, balanced, and warmly aromatic.

🇨🇴 Colombian Blend – Manual Espresso (ROK)

A medium roast with layered sweetness and depth.

🇵🇪 Peruvian Blend – Moka Pot Brew

Bold, rich, and full-bodied with a lingering finish.

🔧 Brewing Methods Featured:

• Iced Coffee Extraction

• Traditional Hot Brew

• Manual Espresso Preparation (ROK)

• Moka Pot Brewing

🛍️ Continue the Experience:

Freshly prepared beverages available for purchase:

• Hot Coffee

• Iced Coffee

• Lattes

• Oat Milk, Almond Milk, and Half & Half Options

Retail Coffee Available:

• Whole Bean Coffee (10 oz) – $15

• Fresh Ground Coffee (10 oz) – $15

Every purchase supports Mission Grounds Coffee and Chef Marques Clark's ongoing community and educational initiatives.

👨🏾‍🍳 About Chef Marques Clark:

Chef Marques Clark is the founder of YES CHEF VILLAGE, Inc. and a dedicated steward of African American foodways. Through culinary education, storytelling, and community programming, he works to preserve and celebrate cultural traditions while creating meaningful connections through food and beverage experiences.

Proceeds help support cultural lectures, storytelling programs, and culinary heritage preservation efforts.

🎟️ Seating is intentionally limited to create an engaging and interactive tasting experience. Reserve your spot today and discover how culture, craftsmanship, and coffee come together in every cup.