Specialty Coffee: from your first brew to barista

Every cup of coffee carries a story — of where it came from, who crafted it, and the hands that brought it to life. This workshop invites you to step into those stories — and into your own.

Join Hong for a heartfelt 90-minute experience designed especially for women who are dreaming, building, or rediscovering their path. Blending personal storytelling, open discussion, and a guided sensory coffee tasting, this workshop explores how passion, resilience, and community come together in the world of women’s entrepreneurship.

Drawing on Hong’s experience managing China’s first international coffee school in Xiamen, working closely with top specialty-coffee experts, and helping countless coffee lovers in both China and Canada find their path, this session offers inspiration grounded in real-life journeys.

Together, we will:
✨ Reflect on the strengths and challenges unique to women in entrepreneurship
✨ Explore Hong’s personal journey — from navigating cultural transitions to building a business rooted in heart and hospitality
✨ Participate in a guided coffee tasting designed to awaken your senses — smelling, tasting, and exploring coffees from different origins, processes and varieties.

✨ Create a supportive space for connection, conversation, and shared inspiration

This workshop is not just about coffee — it is about embracing your voice, honoring your story, and discovering new possibilities in unexpected places.

Registration for this program via Eventbrite is required due to limited seats. Registrants are guaranteed seats until 10:55 AM, after which these spots will be released to drop-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is hosted by the Business, Science and Technology department of North York Central Library. Please visit the 4th floor service desk or call (416) 395-5613 for more information.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in these programs. Please let us know as far in advance as possible, and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.