Venue/Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Phone: 503-797-4000
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 6:00 PM
OMSI After Dark: Beans of the Gods - Coffee and Cacao
Admission:$6.00 Members / $12.00 Non-Members / FREE for OMSI After Dark Members
21+ only
Qahwa, kahve, koffie–Fragrant bean of all that is worth waking up for on this wildly orbiting orb, I prostrate myself before thee, not ever to rise until your steaming elixir passes my lips.
Science nerds unite for childfree, brain-building science fun at OMSI After Dark!
Demonstrations & Activities:
Oh That Heavenly Aroma... Love or need the smell of coffee in the morning? Come extract the oils of the bean that smells so good it should be bottled.Swirly Whirly Milk: What causes those fun artisan designs in your favorite chocolate bar or cup of Joe? Create psychedelic patterns in the juice that gives us lattes and milk chocolate.
What's In That Drink? You know it costs $4.50 for a reason. Just how much sugar, salt, and fat content really goes into your favorite coffee drink?
Candy Coated Chromatography: What makes candies melt in your mouth and not in your hand? Come investigate colors that would make Willy Wonka jealous!