Rise and grind! July awakens the senses with the return of The Rocks Aroma Festival to the intimate laneways of Sydney’s historic Rocks district. Throughout the month, the Festival will offer coffee enthusiasts a blend of activities and workshops from Monday 6th July leading up to the 18th annual Aroma Festival Day on Sunday 26 July, 2015 between 9am and 5pm.
For the entire month of July The Rocks will ignite the senses with all things coffee. Savour a tasty cup and take part in a variety of workshops curated by the Australian Speciality Coffee Association (ASCA). Become a café-fiend as you learn insider’s tips on coffee cupping, latte art and coffee appreciation. The Rocks Aroma workshops run Thursdays through Sunday from the 9th July.
For those interested in the science of coffee there will be specialist displays from 20 July and coffee cup and tea leaf readings on Fridays, starting 10 July and on Aroma Festival Day.
The much anticipated Aroma Cup returns for a third year to showcase the rich blends, barista techniques and carefully curated coffee froth signatures from cafés in The Rocks.
Cafés will compete throughout the month to win the people’s choice award as well as industry award for the best coffee experience of the festival.
Sydney Arts Guide has given away a double pass to The Latte Art with the ASCA workshop that is being run as part of this years’ Aroma Festival.
The workshop will take place between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday 12th July at 6-8 Atherdeen Street, The Rocks.
Other workshops that will take place during the weekend of the 11th and 12th July include:-
Cupping 101 with ASCA: an introduction to the professional process of cupping and the protocols to reveal key flavours and faults by tasting coffees from different regions and learning the language of the industry
Brew Campfor the Home Enthusiast by Compagnon Coffee Co.: learn how to brew great coffee at home with a focus on ‘pour over coffee’ brewing while looking at brew theory and the right coffee roast equipment to pick up.
Chocolate—Bean to Bar with Cicada and Chocolarts: an explanation of where chocolate comes from and how it is made from expert chocolatiers from Chocolarts and Cicada Chocolate.
Comparative Cupping with ASCA: a guide to the art of cupping and comparison of coffee from various countries and regions around the world, as well as an explanation of its journey from bean to cup
Coffee Appreciation with ASCA: a history of coffee and the method of its production
A Guide to Home Brewing: the Fine Food Store team will show different brewing methods, explaining the pros and cons of each one. This hands on course will cover pour-over coffee, aeropress, and plunger home brewing while teaching factors such as grind, time and brew ratio to get the best result in every cup.
Cupping with ASCA and the Roasters Guild: an introduction to the great flavours of coffee and a discovery of the art of “slow coffee” by specialty roasters dedicated to the craft of roasting quality coffee.
The Birthplace of Coffee by Paramount Coffee Project and Technoserve: International guests Moata and Ansha will talk about the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopa, exploring the rich history and unique coffee culture of their country, as well as share some high quality premium Ethiopian coffee.
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) is proud to manage The Rocks. While preserving and celebrating The Rocks’ unique heritage, SHFA produces large scale and intimate quality events, outdoor markets, and educational tours. The Rocks is a perfect blend of culture, cuisine and a myriad of experiences worth savouring. The Rocks attracts over 14 million visitors each year. SHFA’s vision is to create extraordinary places