2010 Class Schedule:
July 14, 15, 16 & 17September 29, 30, Oct. 1 & 2
December* 8, 9, 10 & 11
(*Note: December class must reserve at least 8 attendees or class will be canceled due to slow holiday season.)
NOTE:
Please dress casually and comfortably. It is warm during the spring months and hot in the summer months. Check with us regarding the weather and we will be happy to advise you on proper attire for the forecast that is expected. You will be sitting for the majority of the first 2 days, so comfort is key!!
*Video and audio recording is welcomed.
Please contact Mary @ Ambex, Inc. to make your class registration today Classes fill up fast!
Day 1 - Wednesday |
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| 10:00 am |
Green Broker Presentation & Cupping Session with Cafe Imports
Cafe Imports Speaker: Amanda Eastwood - St. Paul, MN |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Provided by Ambex |
| 1:30 pm | Continue with Amanda Eastwood; Cafe Imports Conclusion |
| 2:00 pm | Terry Davis - Le Nez Du Cafe - Olfactory Sensory Kit |
| 3:30 pm | Terry Davis teaches basic roaster, industry terminology and begin roasting |
Day 2 - Thursday |
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| 9:45 am | Class photo shoot with Dave - arrive early - Group photo at training facility |
| 10:00 am | Terry Davis Presents - Roasting: how to control the roast - profiling small and large batches - blending strategies and techniques |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Provided by Ambex |
| 1:30 pm | Creating and roasting your perfect espresso: strategies and techniques with Terry Davis; Ambex |
| 4:00 pm | Monin Gourmet Flavorings company tour - onsite at Monin with Donald Harrell |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner with Ambex staff and Donald Harrell from Monin |
Day 3 - Friday |
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| 9:00 am | Working with and understanding Control Systems for Profile Roasting with Paul Ribich; Engineer; Ambex |
| 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Everyone Gets to Roast!!!! - Will have a one on one roasting session |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch on your own - ask us for area restaurant recommendations |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch on Your Own - Ask Us for Area Restaurant Recommendations |
Day 3-1/2 - Saturday |
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| 9:00 am | Don Vining Teaches Roaster Maintenance, Service & Cleaning - Demo |
| 10:00 am | Terry Davis teaches roaster and plant safety |
| 12:00 am | All things coffee - production, realities, packaging & roasting math - wtih Terry Davis; Ambex |
The roaster class includes:
- Catered lunch on Wednesday and Thursday (attendees to eat out on Friday)
- Kenneth David´s book "Home Coffee Roasting, Romance and Revival"(1 per group)
- Ambex Roaster Manual and Roaster Specifications
- Several periodicals, Industry Magazines and Miscellaneous Coffee Related Materials…
Fee
There will be a class fee of $650 for the first attendee. Additional guest (up to one per attendee ) will require a fee of $200. A $200 discount will be applied to initial class fee if you have purchased a roaster or placed an order prior to class; add-on cost will remain the same.Location
Ambex training attendees will be meeting at New Harmony & Coffee cafe and Ambex office on the first day of training1947 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765
Driving Directions from Tampa Int. Airport (KTPA)
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Driving Directions from St. Pete/Clearwater Int. Airport(KPIE)
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or you may call Mary for assistance at (727) 442-2727.
Accommodations
(Contracts for discounted local and beach hotel rates are in progress. Please call 727-442-2727 or e-mail mary@ambexroasters.com for more information on booking your stay here in Clearwater. Additional locations will be posted on the web site in the near future.)The following hotels are close to us:
Holiday Inn (US Hwy 19) (727) 797-6300
La Quinta (Best Western) (727) 799-1565
(Ask for Alice Young to receive Ambex price)
These hotels are on Clearwater Beach:
Shephard's Beach Resort (727) 442-5107
Holiday Inn Clearwater (727) 447-6461
(Let them know you are with Ambex to receive our rate)
Please call or e-mail for additional beach options
Transportation
Discounts are available on car rentals through AMBEXEnterprise Rent-A-Car: call 1-800-RENT-A-CAR or go to www.enterprise.com Make sure to provide the Corporate Class ID number 42A5701 ( and Pin number AMB when booking online ), to receive your discount.
Additional rentals available at
Budget.
Call 1-800-772-3773 or go to
www.Budget.com
In order to receive your ambex discount be sure to use this BCD# U069053.
