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Course detail: Know Your Joe: The Secret Life of Coffee

It might be "the best part of waking up" -- but how much do you really know about your morning cup o' joe? We'll dive into coffee's specific geography and how geopolitics, civil unrest, the economy and climate change affect its worldwide distribution. We'll also hear about the multi-step process to turn those magical beans into your morning bliss. As a bonus: savor a cup of PT's Coffee, brewed fresh on site by their head roaster!

Optional:

Nov. 6

10 - 11:30 a.m.

In-Person

PT's Coffee (Topeka)

Meet us at PT's Coffee in Topeka for a one-hour tour of their facility. You'll see the roasting process in action, then enjoy a special tasting! You'll also receive a bag of coffee - straight from the batch roasted during our visit - to take home. Limited to 30 participants.

Instructor Bio: Brent Piepergerdes is the chief operating officer for PT's Coffee Roasting Co. In his 15 years in specialty coffee, Brent has developed longstanding relationships throughout the global supply chain, from producers to exporters, importers to roasters, and retailers to end consumers. As a green coffee buyer working in multiple countries of origin, he brings unique expertise to topics of direct trade and sustainability. Brent holds a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Kansas and has taught more than a dozen courses for Washburn University, Haskell Indian Nations University and KU.

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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

Session Information: OC26306F

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 11/05/25 and ending on 11/05/25

Times:

10:00am-12:00pm CST

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Price:

In-Person : $25.00

Instructors

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Brent Piepergerdes

Brent Piepergerdes
Chief Operating Officer

Biography:

Brent Piepergerdes is the chief operating officer for PT's Coffee Roasting Co. In his 15 years in specialty coffee, Brent has developed longstanding relationships throughout the global supply chain, from producers to exporters, importers to roasters, and retailers to end consumers. As a green coffee buyer working in multiple countries of origin, he brings unique expertise to topics of direct trade and sustainability. Brent holds a doctorate in geography from the University of Kansas and has taught more than a dozen courses for Washburn University, Haskell Indian Nations University and KU.

Facility Detail

Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility In Person

1515 St. Andrews Dr.

Lawrence, KS 66047

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $10.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.