Bean fiend? Java lover? Espresso aficionado? This Saturday St Ali is hosting their inaugural coffee exposition. Sessions are 1.5 hours each and tickets include bottomless coffee. If you attend all four sessions, they’ll even throw in lunch.

Andy Todd, Head barista at The Sensory Lab, is a very religious man. He is devout to coffee. He knows the origins of each bean and the processing methods of each blend. This weekend, he’s going to share his knowledge in a special Coffee Knowledge workshop. What better way to kick off the day than being one of his disciples?

After you’ve been enlightened by Todd, stick around and meet Joe Tyan from The Sensory Lab’s roasting department. He’s taking a masterclass on coffee cupping, featuring only the finest Finca Santaurio Colombian coffees. Just remember that ‘cupping’ is another word for ‘tasting’, so you can learn how to evaluate and compare beans with an open mind (and mouth) from a coffee legend.

Caffeine buffs will also be familiar with Matt Perger, who’s taking the third session. He’s the third ranked barista in the world. Yes, IN THE WORLD. That’s no small feat. He’s also an Australian Barista Champion, so he knows the ins and outs of the delicate Hairo coffee appliances. Perger will walk you through alternative brewing. Whether the words “siphon”, “pour over” and “drip” are foreign to you, or if you just want to perfect your technique, Perger’s your man.

If you haven’t already started cartwheeling ‘round South Melbourne thanks to a caffeine buzz, finish the day with an open tour of the Sensory Lab roastery. Learn the art of micro roasting using a four-barrel Probat Gas Roaster with Joe Tyan.

There is only room for 10 people per class, so get in quick.

Location: 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne
When: 9.30am-5pm| Jan 28
Cost: $75 per class or $250 full day plus lunch
Details & bookings: Email ross@sensorylab.com.au