Coffee Events in Central Texas
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Meet friends, drink coffee, and get inspired at an in-person coffee event! For more details, please contact the event organizer directly.
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ACC’s Thursday Night Throwdown
Join us for our final throwdown of the year at Epoch N Loop! It’s a holiday tradition!!!
Texas Coffee Traders Cafe One Year Birthday Party
Texas Coffee Traders is celebrating one year of operating in their new cafe space! Drink specials, raffles, mechanical bull, food, live music, and games!
Greater Goods Public Cupping
Explore the complexity, diversity, and pure unadulterated JOY of specialty coffee in this interactive tasting at Greater Goods! Together we'll brew 8 different coffees with an accessible and demystified cupping protocol, paying close attention to sensory aspects like aroma, body, sweetness, and acidity. By the end you'll feel caffeinated and confident when it comes to selecting your next bag of beans for home brewing.
Includes 10% off retail bagged coffee. Limit 6 students per session.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: DRIPPING SPRINGS
Classes are non-refundable. Discounts are available for baristas and other hospitality professionals. For more information, additional dates and private classes, contact training@ggroasting.com.
NOTE: This class is held in-person at our Dripping Springs Roastery. Public health and safety practices are carefully considered to allow participants to taste with reduced risk of cross-contamination. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend. By registering for this course, you are acknowledging all risk involved.
Proud Mary Public Cupping
Taste Proud Mary’s latest showcase coffees, every first Monday of the month.
Espresso 201 with Barista Friend
Step up your espresso game in this two-hour intensive with Austin’s best barista trainer, Barista Friend!
Milk Shop for Baristas
A two-hour milk steaming masterclass with some of Austin's best barista trainers.
Hey baristas, could you use a little help with your milk? You're not alone! Austin Coffee Collective invites you to join us at four locations around the city for a two-hour masterclass on steaming milk to the proper texture and temperature. You'll gain hands-on practice with some of Austin's best barista trainers. This event is made possible by Barista Friend, Epoch Coffee, Flora Coffee, Rising Tide, Royal Blue, and Minor Figures.
Note: Please select ONE date/time that works best for you. All classes are held at different locations. Please do not sign up for more than one session. This event is free for ACC members. You have received a code in your email inbox! If you do not have the code, please contact us at austincoffeecollective@gmail.com
Schedule
Tuesday, November 11 at 5 p.m. at Flora Coffee with DJ Escue
Wednesday, November 12 at 4 p.m. at Rising Tide with Marcos Rodriguez
Wednesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. at Epoch Far West with Mike Walker
Thursday, November 13 at 5 p.m. at Royal Blue HQ (1305 E. 6th Street) with Miranda Haney
Roaster School 201
An interactive workshop at Rising Tide for intermediate roasters-in-training.
Proud Mary Public Cupping
Taste Proud Mary’s latest showcase coffees, every first Monday of the month.
ACC’s Thursday Night Throwdown
Show off your latte art prowess (or just come watch) in our monthly throwdown — SPOOPY VERSION — at Flora Coffee
Austin Coffee Festival
The biggest coffee festival in Austin is back for a 4th year! Join us at the Palmer Events Center for a taste of Austin’s best roasters, live music, a latte art competition, and more.
Aeropress Championships - Austin
The World Aeropress Championship is hosting a qualifying event in Austin! Competitor registration opens August 15, 2025.
We Do Good Work with Epoch Coffee
Join Mike Walker of Epoch Coffee for an interactive tasting experience in collaboration with Good Work Austin!
Barista Friend’s Austin Coffee Tasting
Join local coffee legend, Miranda Haney (aka Barista Friend) for a taste of Austin’s best roasters.
ACC’s Thursday Night Throwdown
ACC’s monthly latte art competition is at Civil Goat’s new location on E 6th St! Join for friendly competition, lots of free flat whites (or cappuccinos), and great prizes. No experience necessary! Come hang with cool coffee people!
Building Power Together: Exploring Co-ops in Food & Beverage
Learn all about how to start a cooperative with Good Work Austin!
Medici’s 19th Anniversary
Celebrate Medici Roasting’s 19th anniversary at their iconic Springdale location.
August TNT @ Strangelove
Calling all Austin baristas! Show off your latte art skills and meet new friends at our monthly latte art competition. $5 buy-in, winner takes all.
ACC’s Thursday Night Throwdown
Show off your latte art skills and win cool prizes at Austin Coffee Collective’s monthly latte art throw down! We have spots for 32 competitors. Bring your own milk pitcher or use ours. Everything else will be provided (do NOT bring your own mug).
Need more info? Check out our TNT FAQs.
Specialty Coffee Expo (Houston)
The largest B2B specialty coffee trade show in North America is coming to Houston this April! Amazing coffee, innovative technology, great parties, cool people.
ACC’s Thursday Night Throwdown
Show off your latte art skills and win cool prizes at Austin Coffee Collective’s monthly latte art throw down! We have spots for 32 competitors. Bring your own milk pitcher or use ours. Everything else will be provided (do NOT bring your own mug).
Need more info? Check out our TNT FAQs.
Armadillo Coffee Roasters Grand Opening Party
**Official Grand Opening Party**
Group Roast at 5
Coffee Bag Decorating
Snacks, COFFEE, Beer & Wine
Outdoor Games
Rain or Shine
Everyone Welcome!
Free Cupping at Desnudo
Taste the latest from Desnudo’s partners in Colombia at this free coffee tasting. Cupping takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. in the food park (outside). All materials provided. Please check Desnudo’s Instagram account for updates (@desnudocoffee).
Talk: Careers in Coffee
Looking to advance your career in the coffee industry, but not sure which direction to turn? Join us on Monday, February 24 at 6 p.m. at the Carpenter Hotel for a round-table discussion with some local coffee pros who carved their own paths. The conversation will be moderated by Miranda Haney of Barista Friend. We will have light refreshments from Royal Blue Grocery and free headshots from Cait Villa.
Panelists:
Jill Fountain, Macchinisti (technician)
Hana Yoshimoto, Oatly (community + sales)
Justin Matheny, Greater Goods (roasting)
Cammie Gordon, Minor Figures (public relations/marketing)
Corey Turner, Falcon Coffee (green coffee)
Free Cupping at Desnudo
Taste the latest from Desnudo’s partners in Colombia at this free coffee tasting. Cupping takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. in the food park (outside). All materials provided. Please check Desnudo’s Instagram account for updates (@desnudocoffee).
Free Cupping at Desnudo
Taste the latest from Desnudo’s partners in Colombia at this free coffee tasting. Cupping takes place at 8 a.m. in the food park (outside). All materials provided. Please check Desnudo’s Instagram account for updates (@desnudocoffee).
Caffeine Connoisseurs: Discover Your Perfect Brew
Join us for an exciting New Series start February 16th! We'll kick off the event with a warm welcome and a brief introduction to Pershing East and our partner, Greater Goods Roasting Co., who has provided the delightful coffees we'll be tasting. We'll explore an array of coffees arranged by roast level: 2 light roasts (Fresh Perspective & Take Me Home), 2 medium roasts (Bright Minds & Spark), 2 dark roasts (Good Vibes & Rise & Shine), and 1 decaf option (Low Strung). Participants will learn about the SCA Flavor Wheel, the three main coffee processes, and the unique tasting notes associated with each. Guests will fill out sheets to track their aromas and flavors while engaging in a guided cupping procedure. After tasting, we'll wrap up with a Q&A session, and all attendees can enjoy a 20% discount on any featured bags to take home! Don’t miss this chance to elevate your coffee experience!
Coffee industry folks get a special discount! Just message our IG.
Roaster School 101
Instructors: Kimberly Helms & Sara Gibson
This 3-hour workshop is suitable for beginning coffee roasters at Rising Tide in South Austin. We cover the basics-and-then-some of turning coffee beans brown, including:
Roasting machine anatomy
How to approach a roast given green coffee variables (origin, altitude, etc.)
How to use machine controls to manage your roast
Data logging, both manual and digital
Roast phases, roast level, and how to know when to stop
Evaluating your results via cupping
Participants will get hands-on roasting time on an Arc 800 and will get to take home a bag of beans that they roasted themselves.
Sunday, February 16th at 10am
Workshop is limited to 9 participants.
Lecture, hands-on roasting time, and a group cupping are included.
ACC’s Thursday Night Throwdown
Show off your latte art skills and win cool prizes at Austin Coffee Collective’s monthly latte art throw down! We have spots for 32 competitors. Bring your own milk pitcher or use ours. Everything else will be provided (do NOT bring your own mug).
Need more info? Check out our TNT FAQs.
Proud Mary Cupping
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Join us this 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝗮𝘁 𝟱 𝗣𝗠 for a special showcase of 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀!
Whether you’re new to coffee tastings or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect chance to experience the vibrant flavors of Proud Mary.
Proud Mary 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟯𝗿𝗱 @ 𝟱 𝗣𝗠
Bring your curiosity—and maybe a friend!
No RSVP needed