Many jokes are made about that first, or lack of, cup of java in the morning. Truth is if you are an Aficionado, there is nothing like the aroma of the beans, the brewing process, and the first sip to get a good start to the day. There are lots of folks with the same feelings so why not get together to enjoy a cup or two. There are coffee clubs so join one or start one.
There are well known manufactures and subscription services that a person can find on the internet offering a flavor of the month or discounts for membership. In addition there is a bonus of other goodies for joining. Some of these items are a brewing stations, travel mugs, carafe, and a free half pound bag.
These are good ways to get started tasting a variety of flavors but if you prefer to have a cup with others, start a club of your own. Talk to friends, neighbors, coworkers, basically anyone you enjoy a cup with about meeting on a regular basis. It will not be difficult finding others that are like minded.
Why is everyone meeting other than for the coffee or is that the only reason. Discuss and decide what the goals of the club are going to be. There may be a desire to perform charity work, get involved in social events, garden together, or just talk about the neighbors. Seriously, if the only reason is to learn more about the java beans, roasting, and brewing, then that is an ample enough reason. There is a lot to learn on that topic.
Topics to discuss and be agreed upon should also be the number of members the group will be comfortable with. Decide if it is going to be a small intimate group or grow to much larger numbers. There may also be a need to elect officers, a contact person, and someone to write and distribute a newsletter.
Some people like to keep their groups intimate and for them rotating the meetings at the home of a different member each month will probably work best. It may be fun to even meet every other meeting at a different shop. Get out and try the varieties available. If the group is going to go big, then find a hall, of coffee shop that will welcome regular meetings.
These groups are popping up all over the world. Consider contacting one in another country or different state and become sister (or brother) groups. With technological options available, you could have a joint meeting by video and share the experience of tasting a new recipe.
Another option for your group to consider is to go big, really big. Set up goals and the focus the group will take, then announce on social media. The group can make specialized groups of people the focal point of membership. Some specialized groups to attract are educators, executives, techies, just to name a few because there is an endless list of groups with an affection for the brew. Charge tickets and have a speaker, manufacture, shop owner, bean roaster, just someone associated with coffee or the interest of the group.
Whether it is a large or small club, there is the very real possibility of getting deep discounts when purchasing by bulk or large numbers of equipment. Keep that in mind if there is a favorite flavor everyone chooses. Be proud of your meetings and get tee-shirts printed up or special mugs and travel cups. The main idea is to enjoy the brew and the company you are sharing it with.
There are well known manufactures and subscription services that a person can find on the internet offering a flavor of the month or discounts for membership. In addition there is a bonus of other goodies for joining. Some of these items are a brewing stations, travel mugs, carafe, and a free half pound bag.
These are good ways to get started tasting a variety of flavors but if you prefer to have a cup with others, start a club of your own. Talk to friends, neighbors, coworkers, basically anyone you enjoy a cup with about meeting on a regular basis. It will not be difficult finding others that are like minded.
Why is everyone meeting other than for the coffee or is that the only reason. Discuss and decide what the goals of the club are going to be. There may be a desire to perform charity work, get involved in social events, garden together, or just talk about the neighbors. Seriously, if the only reason is to learn more about the java beans, roasting, and brewing, then that is an ample enough reason. There is a lot to learn on that topic.
Topics to discuss and be agreed upon should also be the number of members the group will be comfortable with. Decide if it is going to be a small intimate group or grow to much larger numbers. There may also be a need to elect officers, a contact person, and someone to write and distribute a newsletter.
Some people like to keep their groups intimate and for them rotating the meetings at the home of a different member each month will probably work best. It may be fun to even meet every other meeting at a different shop. Get out and try the varieties available. If the group is going to go big, then find a hall, of coffee shop that will welcome regular meetings.
These groups are popping up all over the world. Consider contacting one in another country or different state and become sister (or brother) groups. With technological options available, you could have a joint meeting by video and share the experience of tasting a new recipe.
Another option for your group to consider is to go big, really big. Set up goals and the focus the group will take, then announce on social media. The group can make specialized groups of people the focal point of membership. Some specialized groups to attract are educators, executives, techies, just to name a few because there is an endless list of groups with an affection for the brew. Charge tickets and have a speaker, manufacture, shop owner, bean roaster, just someone associated with coffee or the interest of the group.
Whether it is a large or small club, there is the very real possibility of getting deep discounts when purchasing by bulk or large numbers of equipment. Keep that in mind if there is a favorite flavor everyone chooses. Be proud of your meetings and get tee-shirts printed up or special mugs and travel cups. The main idea is to enjoy the brew and the company you are sharing it with.
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