Lance Hedrick

Lance Hedrick has become one of the most recognizable voices in specialty coffee education. His YouTube channel and online courses have introduced millions to the science of brewing, making complex concepts accessible to everyone from beginners to professionals. ## A Scientific Approach With a background in chemistry and a passion for coffee, Lance brings a unique perspective to coffee education. His methodical approach to brewing variables—time, temperature, ratio, and agitation—has helped standardize how we think about and teach coffee extraction. ## Competition Success Lance's analytical mind served him well on the competition stage, where he claimed the US Brewers Cup Championship. His winning routine demonstrated that great coffee is both an art and a science. ## Teaching at Onyx Academy At Onyx Academy, Lance leads our brewing curriculum, breaking down everything from V60 technique to the physics of extraction. His courses are designed to give you the knowledge to troubleshoot and perfect any brewing method.