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May 2025

Intro to Espresso – May 28th

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$75
Alex Werth prepares a shot of espresso at Blueprint Coffee Watson.

This practical and hands-on intro to espresso training teaches attendees how to pull shots of espresso using a commercial espresso machine and grinder. The trainings starts by discussing the many varying definitions and expectations of espresso. Next, the trainer gives a brief overview of how espresso equipment functions. The class spends a majority of its time having attendees practice preparing shots of espresso using recipes, scales, and timers. Additionally, participants learn how to pull and analyze shots without the instant…

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Advanced Espresso- May 29th

May 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$75
The advanced espresso course focusing on tasting and extraction analysis.

ADVANCED ESPRESSO TRAINING OVERVIEW This Advanced Espresso training course approaches espresso recipes with tasting exercises and guided manipulation. First, the group tastes shots of espresso and calibrates their tasting experience using our practical dial-in chart. It utilizes tasting feedback to improve the espresso recipe and quality. As a result, attendees gain confidence in approaching espresso with only their palate. Next, we teach and practice measuring the TDS of an espresso with a refractometer and extraction software. Attendees learn how measuring…

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June 2025

What is Specialty (and why do I care)?- June 5th

June 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$75
A taster smells freshly ground coffee to evaluate its fragrance during a cupping.

Whether you're a seasoned barista, a cafe regular, or someone just curious about coffee, this class is an invitation to explore and delve deeper into what makes specialty coffee different from the commodity market and why that difference matters on multiple levels of the supply chain. We begin with the core values that shape Blueprint’s approach to specialty coffee: intentionality, transparency, quality, and care. From there, we’ll follow the journey of coffee from farm to roastery to coffee bar, exploring…

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