A one-day specialty coffee festival with tastings, talks, workshops and equipment showcases for coffee enthusiasts of all levels.
Coffee on the Coast comes to The Royal Maritime Hotel on Saturday 17 October, a one-day specialty coffee festival put on by Niche Coffee. It's born out of Portsmouth's coffee scene, which has grown a fair bit over the last decade, and the day is built around tastings, talks, workshops and equipment on show.
The programme covers a lot of ground. There's the bean side of things — small-batch coffee, farming, bean selection and grinding — and the brewing side, from espresso and filter to latte art. Alongside the tastings, the festival brings together roasters, industry experts, equipment brands, baristas and home brewers for workshops, talks, demos and competitions. There's also a 'Brew Your Own Coffee' area where you can get stuck in yourself, and home-brewing tips to take home with you.
Niche Coffee is behind the whole thing, and the day features sessions from Oatly and Ikawa, with machinery on show from Sanremo and Niche Coffee. Local independents like Bubblehead Barista and Low Tide Coffee will be there too. The organiser, Chelsea, describes herself as a caffeine addict and says she wanted to build something relaxed, hands-on and welcoming where visitors could meet roasters and brew for themselves. The day is pitched at everyone from curious beginners to those already deep into espresso, filter brewing and latte art.
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It runs from 9:30am to 5pm at The Royal Maritime Hotel, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsea, PO1 3HS. You can go for the morning session from 9:30am to 1pm, the afternoon session from 1:30pm to 5pm, or a whole-day ticket — all £19.31, with child tickets free. There's a pay and display car park opposite the hotel if you're driving in.
