Time, Temperature, Grind: Decoding the Science of Coffee
Join Keri Gould (Head of Education and Social Program Development for Afficionado Coffee Roasters) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation between an expert in coffee science, sensory education, and beverage craft and the founder of a technology consulting firm.
Coffee culture is notorious for its fastidious, almost obsessive devotion to detail, from exact water temperatures and precise timing, to micron-level grind sizes and strict water-to-coffee ratios. But which of these endless variables actually make a noticeable difference in your cup, and which are just geeky folklore? Keri’s career bridges the worlds of experiential teaching, visual arts, outdoor leadership, and specialty coffee. Drawing on her hands-on experience training baristas and crafting beverages, she brings a grounded, accessible approach to the science behind the brew.
Join us at the Macktez office, after work, over light snacks and sips, for an exploratory conversation on the physics and art of extraordinary coffee. We will trace the journey of the bean before the brewing even begins, looking at how growing conditions, processing, and roasting lay the foundation, and then dive into the science of extraction. Whether you're a casual morning drinker or an unapologetic coffee nerd, you'll walk away with a clearer understanding of what really shapes flavor and how to get the absolute best out of your daily brew.
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Event Structure
We ask that guests arrive between 7-7:30 pm to minimize disruption during the talk.
7 pm - Doors open, opportunity to mingle over snacks and sips with other attendees
7:30 pm - Guests take their seats for the talk
8:15 pm - Informal mixer resumes
On Attendance
We have a limited capacity. If your plans change, please update your registration so someone else can join.
A bit about Macktez, and why we host this series
Macktez is a technology consultancy collaborating with organizations going through dynamic change.
Our goal is to form a lasting partnership between our team and our clients, so we can anticipate their technology challenges and help them navigate growth, disruption, and other evolving conditions.
Each event in our Tête-à-Tech series is an opportunity to explore a specific cultural, scientific, historical, and personal issue. We fire at the synapses that connect each topic to other fields of interest and to our individual lives. And we do so in a comfortable environment to facilitate conversation that can be casual, surprising, and illuminating.
To learn more, visit us at macktez.com.