TASTING EVENTS
Small-group sessions — limited allocation — book early
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Date
2026-04-05
Time
19:00
Location
BeansParade Roastery, 42 Warehouse Lane, Portland OR
Capacity
16
guests max
Colombian Single-Origin Evening
Two Huila coffees paired with single-origin chocolate from a Portland bean-to-bar maker. This evening traces caramel sweetness through both cacao and coffee, revealing how terroir echoes across crops grown in the same volcanic soil. The Pairing The first coffee —…
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55
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Date
2026-04-19
Time
10:00
Location
BeansParade Roastery, 42 Warehouse Lane, Portland OR
Capacity
8
guests max
Espresso Fundamentals Workshop
Grind calibration, dose weight, extraction timing, and milk texture — four variables, ninety minutes of hands-on practice. This workshop turns the abstract language of espresso into repeatable physical technique. The Curriculum We begin at the grinder. You’ll dial in BeansParade’s…
Ticket
75
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Date
2026-03-14
Time
18:30
Location
BeansParade Roastery, 42 Warehouse Lane, Portland OR
Capacity
12
guests max
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Tasting
Three micro-lots from the Gedeo zone, each washed at a different station, each carrying a distinct signature of altitude and terroir. This guided cupping strips the Yirgacheffe appellation down to its component voices. What We’ll Taste The session opens with…
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45
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Date
2026-06-21
Time
14:00
Location
BeansParade Roastery, 42 Warehouse Lane, Portland OR
Capacity
14
guests max
Summer Cold Brew Lab
Immersion versus slow-drip, coarse versus medium grind, twelve hours versus twenty-four. This experimental afternoon session brews three single-origin beans through two cold methods and compares the results blind. The Experiment We select three beans from the current BeansParade catalog —…
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40
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PRIVATE TASTINGS
Planning a team outing, birthday, or corporate event? We host private tasting sessions for groups of 6 to 20 guests. Each session is tailored to your preferences — from single-origin flights to espresso deep-dives — led by our head roaster in the BeansParade lab.
From $45 per person — includes cupping set and 100g take-home bag
WHAT TO EXPECT
01 — Arrival
Guests gather at the roastery tasting room. A welcome pour of our current house espresso and a brief introduction to the evening’s origins.
02 — Cupping Flight
Three to four single-origin coffees served side by side using SCA cupping protocol. We walk through aroma, acidity, body, and finish together.
03 — Roast Demo
A live roasting demonstration on our Probat sample roaster. See the Maillard reaction in real time, from green seed to first crack.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Do I need prior coffee knowledge to attend?
Not at all. Our sessions are designed for everyone from casual drinkers to seasoned cuppers. We adapt the depth of each tasting to the group in the room.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event. Within 48 hours we offer a credit toward a future session. No-shows forfeit their reservation.
Is food included?
We provide light accompaniments — dark chocolate, dried fruit, and fresh bread — chosen to complement the tasting notes of each origin. For private events we can arrange a full catering partnership.
Where is the tasting room located?
127 Roastery Lane, Portland, OR 97209. Street parking is available on Roastery Lane and NW 14th Avenue. The venue is a five-minute walk from the Portland Streetcar NW 14th & Northrup stop.
Can I buy beans at the event?
Yes. Every bean featured in the tasting is available for purchase at the event at a 10% attendee discount. We also ship — if you prefer to taste first and order later, we will email you direct links after the session.
Questions
GET IN TOUCH
For wholesale inquiries, group booking requests, or anything else on your mind, drop us a line.