October 4, 2025
Experiences & Tastings
A full-sensory coffee experience — from tastings and competitions to food pairings and special drink offerings — the Experiences & Tastings area in the Main Hall Kitchen is where it all comes together.
Portland Coffee Festival X Kann Coffee
The Portland Coffee Festival is delighted to host the amazing team from Kann Coffee, Gregory Gourdet and Ian Williams, for a collaboration that will rock the kitchen during the festival. Don’t miss your chance to sample amazing culinary delights from Kann Coffee!
Portland’s own Kann Coffee brings its creativity to the coffee space with a special cafe-style pop-up. Expect coffee-inspired bites and culinary flavors that complement the day’s offerings.
Experiences & Tastings Schedule
Morning Coffee & Espresso | 10:00 – 10:30 PM
Espresso drinks prepared on La Marzocco machines, plus Roaster of the Year coffee tastings.
Latte Art & Signature Drinks | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Featuring Morgan Eckroth, 2022 United States Barista Champion.
Kann Coffee Pop-Up | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cafe-style pop-up with coffee-inspired bites from Kann Coffee.
Coffee and Single Malt: A Session in Similarities | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
A guided exploration of the surprising parallels between coffee and barley.
Afternoon Coffee & Espresso | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Espresso drinks prepared on La Marzocco machines, plus Roaster of the Year coffee tastings.
Coffee Growing Processes Lecture & Tasting | 2:45 – 3:50 PM
Explore various coffees processed using different methods and experience the impact in the cup.
Afternoon Beverages | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Unwind with a drink! Craft beer, cider, and wine will be available for purchase in the lot outside.
