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

✨ Event Highlights • 🎟️ Museum admission included with tasting ticket • ☕ Guided tasting of four Central & South American coffees • 🔥 Live brewing demos: ROK espresso + Moka pot magic • 🛍️ Shop premium coffee + crafted beverages available for purchase 📅 Event Details 🗓️ Date: June 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Location: Imagine Museum 📍 Address: 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 🎟️ Tickets: • General Admission: $10 • Museum Members: $5 ⚠️ This is a structured tasting experience. All samples are curated tasting portions, not full beverages. 🌎 What You’ll Experience Discover how geography 🌎, roast level 🔥, and brewing technique ☕ influence every cup, shaping: • Aroma 👃 • Body 🫶 • Acidity ⚡ • Finish ✨ ☕ Featured Coffees & Preparations • 🇬🇹 Guatemalan Blend – Iced Coffee ❄️ Bright, crisp, and refreshing with subtle fruit notes • 🇨🇷 Costa Rican Blend – Hot Brew ☕ Smooth, balanced, and warmly aromatic • 🇨🇴 Colombian Blend – Manual Espresso (ROK) ⚙️ Medium roast with layered sweetness and depth • 🇵🇪 Peruvian Blend – Moka Pot Brew 🔥 Bold, rich, and deeply satisfying with a lasting finish 🔧 Brewing Methods You’ll See • ❄️ Iced Coffee Extraction • ☕ Hot Brew Technique • ⚙️ Manual Espresso (ROK Maker) • 🔥 Moka Pot Brewing 🛍️ After the Experience Keep the experience going with: • ☕ Hot coffee, iced coffee, and lattes • 🥛 Milk options: oat, almond, or half & half Retail Coffee Available: • 🫘 Whole Bean Coffee (10oz) – $15 • 🌿 Fresh Ground Coffee (10oz) – $15 💛 Every purchase supports Mission Grounds Coffee and Chef Marques Clark’s community work. 👨🏾‍🍳 The Experience Chef Marques Clark, founder of YES CHEF VILLAGE, Inc., brings coffee, culture, and history together through immersive storytelling 🌍🔥 As a steward of African American foodways, he preserves ancestral traditions through education, demonstration, and flavor. 🎯 Proceeds support: • Cultural lectures 🗣️ • Storytelling programs 📖 • Culinary heritage preservation 🍽️ 🌟 Final Note This is more than a tasting... It’s a journey through tradition, technique, and impact ☕✨ 🎟️ Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the experience. Secure your spot and be part of something meaningful, flavorful, and unforgettable.

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