The Roastery Experience
The Roastery Experience.
Step inside our Pompton Lakes, New Jersey roasting facility and experience specialty coffee from farm to cup.
An immersive 60–75 minute guided tasting personally led by Voyager's founder and head roaster — designed to help you understand coffee in a way you can actually use.
Reserve Your Seat — $75Most People Drink Coffee Every Day. Very Few Actually Understand It.
This experience is designed to give you a practical understanding of specialty coffee — from how it's grown and processed to how roasting and brewing shape flavor.
It is not a technical cupping session. It is a guided tasting experience focused on clarity, confidence, and real-world application.
Over 60–75 Minutes, We Walk Through:
What Coffee Is & How It's Grown
Where coffee comes from, how it's cultivated, and why the farm matters before anything else.
Origin, Altitude & Flavor
How geography and growing conditions directly shape what ends up in your cup.
Processing Methods
The difference between washed, natural, and honey-processed coffees — and how each changes the flavor profile.
How Roasting Shapes Flavor
What happens to coffee during roasting and how roast level transforms the same bean into completely different cups.
Brewing & the Final Cup
How brewing method — espresso, pour-over, filter — affects extraction and why it matters for what you taste.
How to Choose Coffee Confidently
By the end, you'll be able to select coffee based on actual understanding — not guesswork or marketing language.
Taste as You Learn.
You'll taste multiple coffees prepared using different brewing methods — including espresso and manual brewing. As you taste, we connect each cup back to what you've learned.
The goal isn't to impress you with technique. It's to help you recognize how processing, roast level, and brewing method influence flavor — so the knowledge sticks.
By the end of the session, you'll be able to confidently choose coffee based on understanding, not guesswork.
"This is not a class. It is a conversation about coffee, led by someone who has spent years understanding it — and knows how to make that knowledge transferable."
Hosted Inside Our Working Roastery in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
This experience takes place at our Pompton Lakes, New Jersey roasting facility — the same space where we source, develop, and roast the coffees served daily in our Financial District café.
You're not visiting a showroom. You're stepping into the production environment where our coffee is actually made.
- Our roasting equipment
- Green coffee samples
- The production environment
- Where roast profiles are developed
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
A Short Drive from New York City.
Our Pompton Lakes roastery is located in northern New Jersey — approximately 35–45 minutes from Manhattan, making it an accessible Saturday morning experience for guests traveling from New York City and the surrounding area.
Whether you're coming from NYC, Bergen County, Morris County, or anywhere across the tri-state area, the drive is straightforward and the setting is worth it.
Parking is available on-site. Exact address provided upon booking confirmation.
Anyone Who Wants to Understand Coffee Better.
This session is designed to be accessible — not intimidating. You don't need any background in coffee to get real value from it.
- Coffee enthusiasts ready to go deeper
- Curious home brewers
- Couples and small groups
- Anyone who wants to choose coffee with confidence
Private Group Sessions
Corporate teams and private groups can book exclusive sessions at the roastery. Custom scheduling, private access, and tailored content available upon request.
Minimum group size and custom pricing apply.
Inquire About a Private SessionSimple, Transparent Pricing.
$75 per person
Saturdays at 10:30 AM · Limited to 12 guests · 60–75 minutes · Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Custom Pricing
Exclusive access for corporate teams and private groups. Custom scheduling and tailored content. Available upon request.
Minimum attendance of 6 guests is required to run a public session. If the minimum is not met, registered guests will be offered the opportunity to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do I need any coffee knowledge to attend?
None at all. This experience is designed to be accessible regardless of your background. Whether you've been making pour-overs for years or just started drinking coffee, you'll come away with a clearer understanding of what you're tasting and why.
What will I actually taste?
You'll taste multiple coffees prepared across different brewing methods — including espresso and manual brewing. We select coffees that clearly illustrate the concepts we're covering, so the tasting and the learning reinforce each other.
Where exactly is the roastery?
We're located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey — approximately 35–45 minutes from Manhattan. Exact address and parking instructions are provided in your booking confirmation email.
What is the cancellation policy?
Sessions require a minimum of 6 guests to run. If a session does not meet the minimum, you'll be contacted at least 48 hours in advance and offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. Individual cancellations made more than 48 hours before the session are eligible for a full refund.
Can I book a private session for my team or group?
Yes. Private sessions are available for corporate teams, friend groups, and special occasions. These are exclusive to your group, with custom scheduling and tailored content available. Reach out through the form below or contact us directly to discuss.
How many people can attend a public session?
Public sessions are capped at 12 guests to keep the experience personal and the conversation genuine. Bookings close 24 hours before the session start time.
Step Inside the Roastery.
Join us for a founder-led experience designed to change the way you understand coffee — and the way you choose it.
Upcoming Saturday Sessions.
Limited to 12 guests per session.
Bookings close 24 hours before the session start time. Can't find a date that works? Contact us about upcoming availability.