Master Class

Explore the traditional ritual practice of brewing authentic South Indian Filter Kaapi (coffee) with Shilpa Kotamarthi, the founder of Madras Kaapi. She will share her deep knowledge of Indian Coffee, its history and how filter kaapi is going through a movement globally. The Kaapi Ritual is a 90-minute ceremony, and this will be a guided class in pairs to teach you the entire process of brewing kaapi. We will share beautiful stories and conversation during the brewing, sipping and pouring process. In addition to learning the history behind the drink’s popularity, you will learn about the equipment, processes and brewing techniques needed to make the perfect cup at home. We will also discuss the importance of chicory to the process – lending an essential and signature woody & nutty flavour. Along with our brews we will enjoy some paired cafe’ snacks, including Muruku (lentil crisps), Pongal (a south indian breakfast rice porridge) and traditional sweets. Through this experience, we hope to spread the joy of tasting Indian coffee and to learn the art of making your own cuppa Kaapi!

What does it taste like to live in Ontario? Ontario is abundant with all manner of edible plants, mushrooms, herbs, nuts, fruits and vegetables, if you only know what to look for — and that is exactly what the Forbes family has been doing for decades. Dyson Forbes, following in the footsteps of his father Jonathan, have devoted themselves to making wild foraged native foodstuffs available to a broader Canadian audience through their company, Forbes Wild Foods. For this Masterclass, Dyson will be walking guests through a multi-course tasting session designed to showcase the unique flavours of a wide range of native foods, from teas, berries, and nuts to mushrooms, herbs, and seaweeds. These remarkable ingredients are available in variety of forms, from pickles and jams to powders and teas, making them available year-round. Dyson will speak to some of the overall considerations of Canadian foraging as well as sharing fascinating botanical, historical, nutritional and medicinal details of particular species.