Tangible Gratitude
8th St, Hermosa Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Hermosa Beach, this intimate eight-seat coffee omakase is a carefully curated experience where Victor's genuine passion for coffee transforms a simple cup into a thoughtful journey of flavors and storytelling. The calming, welcoming atmosphere makes it feel less like a transaction and more like sitting down with a knowledgeable friend who happens to be deeply obsessed with coffee in the best way possible. Tickets sell out fast, so this is the kind of place worth setting an alarm for if you're serious about discovering what coffee can really be.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Victor was very knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. I loved the calming energy he had. Easy location to find and I didn’t have trouble finding parking, though streets are narrow. Even if you’re not super into coffee, the experience itself was very enjoyable. The session was a little over two hrs with 5 different drinks on the menu. They’re able to accommodate for dairy free milk. Was a unique experience so would def recommend trying it ! Now I’m taking my time sipping my coffee, tasting it and smelling it too :)
Loved my Omakase experience at Tangible Gratitude! Victor’s knowledge and love for coffee is amazing. His detailed explanations provided a thoughtfulness that I’ve rarely seen. A cup of coffee has its place in mass production and commoditization, but Victor clearly teaches where texture, temperature and other factors can influence taste. This experience is a great gift for coffee lovers and those looking to learn about coffee.
I had been trying to secure a spot for many months. I love coffee and the moments it brings. I often say making and trying coffee is a hobby and some folks will laugh at that. There is a true beauty behind the whole process. Victor has curated a special and unique experience. I truly gained a deeper understanding of gratitude and appreciation for the little things in life. The presentations were beautiful, home was welcoming, and the coffee was very expressive and delicious. It was well worth the wait and drive (2 hrs for me). Highly recommend.
A wonderful coffee omakase experience! Tangible Gratitude is a coffee omakase experience that will ask you to not only taste different coffee approaches but also be a social experiment of sorts the minute you step into Victor's living room area. Reservations are tough to get with the limited seats (maximum of 8) - would suggest subscribing to their newsletter on their site as well as following their Instagram. When I finally did get to go, I followed the instructions and was able to easily get to the meeting area. Coming in, Victor greeted everyone personally, and we would choose our seats. This is a pretty intimate experience, so do expect to meet someone new, especially if you're going on your own. Victor also asks for dietary restrictions as well and is super accommodating. The entire experience for us took a little over 2 hours. Victor was there from start to end to guide the experience and was super informative about what processes were used and really making the experience one for all the senses from touch to smell to sight. Some processes were familiar, but a lot was new and learned so much both from Victor and the other participants as well. Loved seeing the different varieties of techniques utilized and the set-up as well which was very zen and Japanese-inspired. I also loved how we were not only told about where each coffee was from but also highlighting a local coffee location as well in LA. We even got a free small sample of beans to take home. I'm also super grateful to Victor for accommodating me months later after I was hospitalized. Super appreciative and was wonderful to chat through this. Thankful to Victor for the amazing hospitality and experience. Definitely highly recommended for coffee lovers out there.
DATE VISITED: 1/26/2025 NEED TO KNOW: - Limited seating and very intimate (only 8 seats), which is why tickets sell out so quickly! Set alarms for when tickets are released!! - Victor asks if there are any dietary restrictions and is able to accommodate dairy for non-dairy (one of our drinks had dairy and he substituted with oat milk for people). ARRIVAL/PARKING: Very limited parking, as this is in a residential area. We arrived 30mins early in order to take our time finding parking, and anticipate time to walk over. It's best to arrive 10-15mins early, so the experience can begin promptly. EXPERIENCE: As mentioned, this is a very intimate setting presented by Victor. He does an amazing job explaining and taking you step by step through each tasting. We felt that it was an adequate amount of time with each tasting, allowing us to fully be present and enjoy each drink/moment. There are small pairings with three of the drinks, to help enhance the experience/aromas/tasting. We greatly enjoyed our experience and love that the coffee is often rotating, allowing for new/different experiences for people. There's also a nice surprise at the end for each guest! We look forward to coming back!
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