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.
In an instant a person can find dozens of subscription services on the internet that will send a bag of java on a regular basis. There are also discounts available for members and free items for joining. If you enjoy sipping alone or with close friends and family this may be the type that will work best for you.
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.
A good idea is to determine if there will be topics other than coffee focused on at the meetings. Perhaps there is a special charity, educational goal, or social concern that everyone agrees to talk about and work on at your meetings. Discuss this and have an agreement at the first get together.
Keeping a current list of members is important, especially if the numbers grow. Consider having a newsletter published each month and elect someone to be responsible for it. Also, there may be a need to elect officers. Have at least one person that will take care of contacting the group to get a head count for the next meeting, update them if there is going to be a cost involved and confirm time and place.
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.
If the desire is to have a large group, then determine what the focus of the group, other than java, is going to be. There are clubs that concentrate on just the beans and recipes, developing a deep appreciation. There are also groups made up of professionals, educators, parents, students, basically any group with a common goal that are drawn together over a mug to discuss, learn, and grow.
Have fun with this idea. Do things together, go on a day trip to taste a different blend or brew. Sure, the coffee is an important part of the gathering but so are the people you get to know and meet.
In an instant a person can find dozens of subscription services on the internet that will send a bag of java on a regular basis. There are also discounts available for members and free items for joining. If you enjoy sipping alone or with close friends and family this may be the type that will work best for you.
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.
A good idea is to determine if there will be topics other than coffee focused on at the meetings. Perhaps there is a special charity, educational goal, or social concern that everyone agrees to talk about and work on at your meetings. Discuss this and have an agreement at the first get together.
Keeping a current list of members is important, especially if the numbers grow. Consider having a newsletter published each month and elect someone to be responsible for it. Also, there may be a need to elect officers. Have at least one person that will take care of contacting the group to get a head count for the next meeting, update them if there is going to be a cost involved and confirm time and place.
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.
If the desire is to have a large group, then determine what the focus of the group, other than java, is going to be. There are clubs that concentrate on just the beans and recipes, developing a deep appreciation. There are also groups made up of professionals, educators, parents, students, basically any group with a common goal that are drawn together over a mug to discuss, learn, and grow.
Have fun with this idea. Do things together, go on a day trip to taste a different blend or brew. Sure, the coffee is an important part of the gathering but so are the people you get to know and meet.
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