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

June 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
$7.18 – $10

Step into a sensory experience where coffee becomes culture, and every sip tells a story ✨

✨ Event Highlights
β€’ 🎟️ Museum admission included with tasting ticket
β€’ β˜• Guided tasting of four Central & South American coffees
β€’ πŸ”₯ Live brewing demos: ROK espresso + Moka pot magic
β€’ πŸ›οΈ Shop premium coffee + crafted beverages available for purchase

πŸ“… Event Details
πŸ—“οΈ Date: June 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
πŸ“ Location: Imagine Museum
πŸ“ Address: 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🎟️ Tickets:
β€’ General Admission: $10
β€’ 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 πŸ”₯, and brewing technique β˜• influence every cup, shaping:

β€’ Aroma πŸ‘ƒ
β€’ Body 🫢
β€’ Acidity ⚑
β€’ Finish ✨

β˜• Featured Coffees & Preparations
β€’ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ή Guatemalan Blend – Iced Coffee ❄️
Bright, crisp, and refreshing with subtle fruit notes

β€’ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· Costa Rican Blend – Hot Brew β˜•
Smooth, balanced, and warmly aromatic

β€’ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombian Blend – Manual Espresso (ROK) βš™οΈ
Medium roast with layered sweetness and depth

β€’ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peruvian Blend – Moka Pot Brew πŸ”₯
Bold, rich, and deeply satisfying with a lasting finish

πŸ”§ Brewing Methods You’ll See
β€’ ❄️ Iced Coffee Extraction
β€’ β˜• Hot Brew Technique
β€’ βš™οΈ Manual Espresso (ROK Maker)
β€’ πŸ”₯ Moka Pot Brewing

πŸ›οΈ After the Experience
Keep the experience going with:
β€’ β˜• Hot coffee, iced coffee, and lattes
β€’ πŸ₯› Milk options: oat, almond, or half & half

Retail Coffee Available:
β€’ 🫘 Whole Bean Coffee (10oz) – $15
β€’ 🌿 Fresh Ground Coffee (10oz) – $15

πŸ’› Every purchase supports Mission Grounds Coffee and Chef Marques Clark’s community work.

πŸ‘¨πŸΎβ€πŸ³ The Experience
Chef Marques Clark, founder of YES CHEF VILLAGE, Inc., brings coffee, culture, and history together through immersive storytelling 🌍πŸ”₯

As a steward of African American foodways, he preserves ancestral traditions through education, demonstration, and flavor.

🎯 Proceeds support:
β€’ Cultural lectures πŸ—£οΈ
β€’ Storytelling programs πŸ“–
β€’ Culinary heritage preservation 🍽️

🌟 Final Note
This is more than a tasting…
It’s a journey through tradition, technique, and impact β˜•βœ¨

🎟️ Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the experience.
Secure your spot and be part of something meaningful, flavorful, and unforgettable.

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