HAND BREWING MASTERY: The Art of the Pour-Over

Are you ready to brew coffee better than most cafes? 

This practical workshop on pour-over techniques is designed to help you brew clean, sweet, consistent coffee at home or in a cafe.

What You Will Learn

• How to choose the right grinder, water, and dose
  
• Brewing logic: understanding the essential variables including ratio, grind size, water temperature, and turbulence
• Technique: Mastering the bloom, pouring structure, flow rate and timing
  
• Equipment: Exploring the differences between V60, Aeropress other manual brewers
• Troubleshooting: How to taste your brew and adjust for it is too sour or too bitter.

Who This is For

• Home brewers of all levels
• People who want more consistency
• New baristas learning filter brewing
• Anyone who wants to brew cleaner, sweeter cups

What's Included

• Hands-on brewing guidance
• Multiple devices to test
• Step-by-step coaching
• Brew guides you can take home
  
• Pirates Academy Certification and bragging rights!

About the Instructor

The workshop will be led by Kiarash Zhianisirat (@kiarash.khanii), a sensory-driven coffee professional with over 7 years of specialized experience as a Roaster, Quality Control Lead, and Coffee Researcher.

Currently serving as a Barista & Coffee Roaster at Pirates of Coffee, he oversees the sensory analysis for a rotating menu of over 70 distinct coffee profiles. He combines deep technical mastery of roasting with a background in consumer psychology to bridge the gap between rigorous science and the perfect cup. 

Here are some of his accolades:

☠️ Roaster & QC Lead at Pirates of Coffee

☠️ Coffee Competitor & Global Consultant

☠️ Completed Q Arabica Grader Curriculum (CQI)

☠️ SCA Certified in Sensory Skills, Roasting & Brewing

☠️ Coffee Researcher (Specializing in Sensory Science & Neuroscience)

Location

Venue: Pirates of Coffee 6740 Davand Drive, Unit 7, Mississauga, ON - L5T2K9