Coffee Roasting Class in Los Angeles: Learn the SF6 Machine

Watch beans turn brown and taste what you've learned

A 90-minute coffee roasting class in Los Angeles where you learn bean types, farming, processing and roasting stages, then watch a live demonstration on an SF6 roasting machine. The class runs in English or Russian. Minimum age is 18. It suits coffee lovers, baristas, café owners and anyone curious about how roasting works.

The experience

The class starts in the roastery showroom with an introduction to coffee beans: their types, origins and what makes specialty coffee different. You'll hear about farming, harvesting and processing, then move through the stages of roasting itself. The core of the experience is a live demonstration using the SF6 roasting machine, where you see the whole process unfold in real time and understand what happens at each temperature and timing point.

This is built for people with different reasons to be there: coffee lovers who want to know what they're tasting, baristas looking to deepen their knowledge, café owners exploring roasting options, and anyone considering coffee catering services. The 90-minute format fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, and the small-group setting gives you space to ask questions and meet others interested in the same thing.

What’s included

• A 90-minute coffee roasting class with live instruction.
• introduction to coffee bean types and specialty coffee characteristics.
• overview of farming, harvesting and processing.
• walkthrough of roasting stages.
• live demonstration on the SF6 roasting machine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SundayDepartures at 11:00 and 11:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Operated by O COFFEE

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, the class leaves room for other activities in your Los Angeles day, making it easy to pair with a meal or neighborhood exploration before or after. If you need a longer, deeper dive into roasting technique, this introductory format may not go far enough.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What exactly happens during the live roasting demonstration?

The SF6 roasting machine runs a full roast cycle while you watch, showing how the beans change color, release oils and develop flavor at each stage. The instructor walks through what's happening and why the timing and temperature matter.

Is this class only for people who already know about coffee?

No. The class starts with the basics (bean types and characteristics), so it works whether you're new to coffee or already a regular drinker. It's also designed for people in the coffee business who want hands-on knowledge.

How much time does the 90-minute class actually take?

The full experience runs 90 minutes from start to finish, so plan for that block of time plus a few minutes for arrival and settling in.

Can I bring friends or colleagues to the class?

Yes. The class is designed as a group experience, and it's a good space to bring friends, family or colleagues who want to learn about coffee roasting together.