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December 2024
Advanced Espresso- December 4th
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…
Find out more »What is Specialty (and why do I care)?- December 12th
The "What is Specialty?" course highlights the importance of service, professionalism, and coffee knowledge for baristas at establishments serving specialty coffee. The training starts by establishing Blueprint's fundamental tenants for specialty coffee. Then, we explore each and highlight evidence at the coffee bar level, roasting level, and farm level. Next, attendees discuss how to handle a wide array of customer needs and relationships. The class discusses each scenario and how to bring intention and quality to them. The training also highlights…
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