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June 2025
Advanced Coffee Brewing- June 18th
This professional barista course continues the science of coffee brewing touched on in Intro to Espresso and Coffee Brewing Basics. The Advanced Coffee Brewing (fna "Understanding Extraction") training combines theoretical exploration of coffee brewing with tasting and troubleshooting exercises. As a result, baristas gain the ability to approach any brewing method. First, the trainer introduces the brew control chart. Next, baristas interact with TDS (strength) and extraction using formulas. This is done with both a chalk board and digital calculator…
Find out more »Intro to Espresso – June 25th
In this practical, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare espresso using a commercial espresso machine and grinder. Designed for both aspiring baristas and coffee enthusiasts, this session focuses on giving you real experience with the tools and techniques used in cafes every day. We begin with a conversation about what espresso is—how it’s defined, what people expect from it, and why those expectations can vary across different coffee cultures or just cafe to cafe. Then, we’ll cover the basics…
Find out more »History of Coffee- June 27th
Join us for a 2-hour exploration of coffee's rich history, its impact on global colonization, and the evolution of the specialty coffee industry. From its ancient roots in Ethiopia to its modern-day presence in our lives, this course offers a comprehensive look at the evolving relationship between coffee and the world. The class will begin with the discovery of coffee and its impact on the communities who first used it, touching on traditions, beliefs, and the many hands which brewed…
Find out more »July 2025
Intro to Milk Steaming- July 2nd
INTRO TO MILK STEAMING TRAINING OVERVIEW This practical and hands-on training teaches attendees milk steaming. Proper steaming is need for the preparation of coffee bar beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos, and cortados. The course covers the basics of texture, temperature, and pouring. It introduces latte art, but that is not the explicit goal of this training. The training concludes with tips for alternative milks and how to maintain clean milk tools and wands. A majority of drinks sold at a…
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