Step into a sensory experience where coffee becomes culture, and every sip tells a story ✨

✨ Event Highlights

• 🎟️ Museum admission included with tasting ticket
• ☕ Guided tasting of four Central & South American coffees
• 🔥 Live brewing demos: ROK espresso + Moka pot magic
• 🛍️ Shop premium coffee + crafted beverages available for purchase

📅 Event Details

🗓️ Date: June 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Imagine Museum
📍 Address: 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🎟️ Tickets:
• General Admission: $10
• Museum Members: $5

⚠️ This is a structured tasting experience. All samples are curated tasting portions, not full beverages.

🌎 What You’ll Experience

Discover how geography 🌎, roast level 🔥, and brewing technique ☕ influence every cup, shaping:

• Aroma 👃
• Body 🫶
• Acidity ⚡
• Finish ✨

☕ Featured Coffees & Preparations

• 🇬🇹 Guatemalan Blend – Iced Coffee ❄️
Bright, crisp, and refreshing with subtle fruit notes

• 🇨🇷 Costa Rican Blend – Hot Brew ☕
Smooth, balanced, and warmly aromatic

• 🇨🇴 Colombian Blend – Manual Espresso (ROK) ⚙️
Medium roast with layered sweetness and depth

• 🇵🇪 Peruvian Blend – Moka Pot Brew 🔥
Bold, rich, and deeply satisfying with a lasting finish

🔧 Brewing Methods You’ll See

• ❄️ Iced Coffee Extraction
• ☕ Hot Brew Technique
• ⚙️ Manual Espresso (ROK Maker)
• 🔥 Moka Pot Brewing

🛍️ After the Experience

Keep the experience going with:
• ☕ Hot coffee, iced coffee, and lattes
• 🥛 Milk options: oat, almond, or half & half

Retail Coffee Available:
• 🫘 Whole Bean Coffee (10oz) – $15
• 🌿 Fresh Ground Coffee (10oz) – $15

💛 Every purchase supports Mission Grounds Coffee and Chef Marques Clark’s community work.

👨🏾‍🍳 The Experience

Chef Marques Clark, founder of YES CHEF VILLAGE, Inc., brings coffee, culture, and history together through immersive storytelling 🌍🔥

As a steward of African American foodways, he preserves ancestral traditions through education, demonstration, and flavor.

🎯 Proceeds support:
• Cultural lectures 🗣️
• Storytelling programs 📖
• Culinary heritage preservation 🍽️

🌟 Final Note

This is more than a tasting…
It’s a journey through tradition, technique, and impact ☕✨

🎟️ Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the experience.
Secure your spot and be part of something meaningful, flavorful, and unforgettable.