Coffee Cupping & Roasting Workshop for Beginners

Name: Coffee Cupping & Roasting Workshop for Beginners
Start: 2025-08-23T10:00:00+1000
End: 2025-08-24T11:30:00+1000
Location: ASLAN Coffee Roasters (Next Door)

Sat, 23 Aug, 10am - Sun, 24 Aug, 11:30am AEST

ASLAN Coffee Roasters (Next Door)

The Rocks NSW, Australia

Budiono Ali

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UNLOCK THE ROCKS EVENT

Coffee Cupping & Roasting Workshop for Beginners - The Rocks

The Unlock The Rocks Weekend is a delicious two-day event featuring delicious dining, wine tastings, artisanal food stalls, free live jazz and more. Join us at ASLAN Coffee Roasters for two intimate workshops, perfect for coffee enthusiasts and curious beginners. Learn about the fascinating transformation of coffee beans, watch as we demonstrate a complete roasting batch and best of all, enjoy an educational tasting session exploring different coffee processing methods and flavour profiles.

Sessions Available

Saturday, 23rd August 2025 - 10:00am til 11:30am

Sunday, 24th August 2025 - 10:00am til 11:30am

What You'll Experience: Using our professional Aillio bullet sample roaster, we'll guide you through the fascinating transformation of green coffee beans into perfectly roasted brown beans. Watch as we demonstrate one complete roasting batch, followed by an educational tasting session exploring different coffee processing methods and flavor profiles.

Perfect For: Coffee enthusiasts and curious beginners - no experience required! Whether you're passionate about coffee or simply curious about what goes into your daily cup, this workshop will deepen your appreciation for the craft.

Take Home: Every participant receives a complimentary 250g bag of freshly roasted coffee beans to continue your coffee journey at home and a Free Coffee redeemable at our cafe.

This experience combines education, demonstration, and tasting - perfect for understanding the artistry behind exceptional coffee roasting!

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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Budiono Ali

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Meet Budi: The Heart Behind ASLAN Coffee Roasters

Founder & Head Roaster | Est. 2009

For Budi, coffee isn't just a business—it's home in a cup. Since founding ASLAN Coffee Roasters in 2009, he's been on a mission that's deeply personal: sharing the rich, complex flavours of Indonesian coffee with Australia.

A Journey of Connection

Coffee has always been Budi's bridge between worlds. As someone who naturally leans toward quiet moments and thoughtful conversations, he discovered something magical about coffee culture—it gave him permission to step outside his comfort zone. Behind the espresso machine, this self-described introvert found his voice, connecting with customers over shared appreciation for that perfect morning brew.

"There's something about coffee that breaks down barriers," Budi reflects. "Whether you're naturally outgoing or prefer listening to talking, coffee creates this common ground where everyone can connect."

Rooted in Heritage

What started as a passion project has grown into something much deeper. For Budi, every cup of ASLAN coffee carries the story of his heritage—the volcanic soils of Java, the mountain slopes of Sumatra, the traditional processing methods passed down through generations of Indonesian farmers.

"When I taste our coffee, I'm transported back home," he says. "But more than that, I want every customer to experience that same sense of place, that connection to something authentic and meaningful."

Direct Trade. Direct Relationship. Direct Impact.

2024 marked a pivotal moment in Budi's journey. Through collaboration with Bank of Indonesia's House of Beans project, his long-held dream of direct trade relationships became reality. Now, he works directly with Indonesian coffee producers, ensuring fair partnerships that create lasting impact in farming communities.

"It's not just about getting better coffee—though we definitely do," Budi explains with a quiet smile. "It's about building relationships, supporting families, and honoring the craft that goes into every single bean with transparency."

The Roaster's Touch

Sixteen years behind the roaster has taught Budi that great coffee is about patience, precision, and respect for the bean's natural character. His approach is methodical yet intuitive—understanding that each batch tells its own story and deserves individual attention.

"Every origin, every harvest, even every day can be different," he notes. "My job is to listen to what the coffee wants to become and help it get there."

Beyond the Bean

When he's not perfecting roast profiles or cupping new arrivals, Budi can be found exploring Sydney's food scene, always curious about how different cultures approach hospitality and community building. He believes that coffee shops should be more than just places to grab caffeine—they should be spaces where introverts feel comfortable lingering and extroverts find genuine conversation.

At ASLAN Coffee Roasters, Budi has created exactly that: a place where coffee serves as both comfort and catalyst, connecting people to each other and to the rich coffee traditions of Indonesia.

"Coffee taught me that being quiet doesn't mean you don't have something valuable to share. Sometimes the best conversations happen over a perfectly brewed cup." — Budi

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Sat, 23 Aug, 10am - Sun, 24 Aug, 11:30am AEST

ASLAN Coffee Roasters (Next Door)

The Rocks NSW, Australia

Hosted by Budiono Ali