Coffee from Seed to Cup

In-Person Culinary Arts Class

An arabica (coffee) plant, featuring small, round, green seeds growing against the stem of a leafy plant.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00–11:30 am

Fee: $79

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $71

Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens the day the class is on-site.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Registration opens soon

Explore the journey of coffee from seed to cup in this engaging, introductory session.

Build a strong foundation in the essentials of coffee, including its global history and origins, the biology of the coffee plant, and key post-harvest processing methods that shape flavor. Along the way, taste a selection of brewed coffees and experience firsthand the depth and complexity that make coffee such a remarkable crop.