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[5/20 Workshop] Behind the Brew: The Art of the Roast

Join us for our Roasting Basics Workshop to get a taste of what goes into preparing those delicious coffee beans before they are brewed for your favorite drink.

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[Sign Up Now!] Saturday Workshop: Volcán Roasting Basics

Join us this Saturday for our Roasting Basics Workshop to get a taste of what goes into preparing those delicious coffee beans before they are brewed for your favorite drink. Our roastmaster will take you through the basics of roasting and green bean sourcing. Plus you'll learn a bit more about our namesake Volcán family estate, where our signature Guatemala beans originate.

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[Feb 11] How to Taste & Brew: Register Now!

Sign up for our next Volcán Coffee Connoisseur event! This Saturday from 2-5pm at Volcán Minhang. Cost is just 300 RMB at our 50% New Year discount and includes a premium 250g bag of our fresh-roasted coffee as a gift.  

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How to brew great coffee

We’ve talked about the pros and cons of different coffee grinders – that was the first step. Once the beans are ground, it’s time to brew them, and that’s just as crucial for a perfect cup of coffee. To understand which factors influence how your coffee tastes, please read on!

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How to Choose a Coffee Grinder

Coffee is a complex product. From growing the beans, to harvesting, washing, importing and roasting, there are many steps that are mostly out of your hands. But two important steps are completely under your control: how you grind your coffee and how you brew it. Since grinding comes first, let’s start with how you can maximize the flavor of your beans and get them ready for the perfect cup!

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Volcán Coffee News: Delivering fresh coffee and accessories

The second edition of Volcán Coffee News is out and we’re happy to launch our delivery service for fresh coffee and beautiful accessories! You can read this newsletter online and subscribe to get free coffee news via email.
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Now public! Volcán Coffee News

We’re proud to announce the very first edition of  VOLCÁN Coffee News, our newsletter with coffee tips and tricks, as well as special deals and discounts at our new coffee roastery and boutique at 80 Yongkang Road. Curious? Take a look and head to cafevolcan.com to subscribe!
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