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February 2025

Origin Deep Dive: Ethiopia

February 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$35
Coffee cherries drying on raised beds.

Let's dive into the heart of Ethiopian Coffee at Origin Deep Dive: Ethiopia on February 28, 2025, for an unforgettable in-person experience! During the course of this class guests will embark on an intensive deep dive into the history, coffee culture and coffee economy within Ethiopia. We will discuss coffee folklore in context of the cultural traditions and histories of Ethiopia alongside the truth hidden within them to find a place of appreciation for the real and rich culture that…

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March 2025

Cupping Calibration- March 5th

March 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
Blueprint staff pours water onto freshly ground coffee during a cupping.

A tasting-focused training, designed to strengthen and calibrate the barista's tasting language using the SCA Coffee Taster’s Wheel! The calibration cupping is a tasting-focused training. It immerses baristas in three consecutive tasting experiences designed the strengthen and calibrate the barista's tasting language. First, baristas cup a small group of coffees. Then, the leader introduces and explains the SCA Coffee Taster’s Wheel and Coffee Lexicon. After that, the group tastes some of the references used on the wheel, which are prepared…

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Advanced Coffee Brewing

March 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$75

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…

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Intro to Espresso – March 19th

March 19 @ 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 right tools for the trade. good coffee, tamper, full-sized portafilter

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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April 2025

Intro to Milk Steaming- April 10th

April 10 @ 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 hands-on advanced latte art training works with baristas who have learned the basics of drink construction to further hone their pouring skills.

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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Brew Like Me: V60 Pour-over

April 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$45
Follow this v60 brewing guide to make filtered coffee just like the baristas at Blueprint Coffee Delmar.

Brew Like Me Event Overview In this 2-hour hands-on class, our education team demonstrates how to brew a V60 pour-over coffee and shows attendees how to read a pour-over recipe. Then, the team breaks down the space into brewing stations where attendees practice and taste their own brews. The course covers the importance of variables in the brewing process like grind size, water quality, water temperature, agitation, and contact time. Instructors observe and taste brews with the attendees to highlight…

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May 2025

Seed to Cupping – May 8th

May 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
$75
The origin profile explores coffee production in Colombia.

SEED TO CUPPING COFFEE TRAINING OVERVIEW Seed to cupping training introduces coffee. It covers coffee's origins, processing, and logistics. The course includes info on the coffee tree, seed, and varieties. It also gives a broad overview of the roasting process. In addition, the leader explains Blueprint Coffee’s vision for buying green coffee and building relationships at origin. The seed to cupping training concludes with a cupping, the industry-wide method for tasting and evaluating coffee. While we offer free cuppings twice…

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Beyond The Basics: Tasting Place & Process

May 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Blueprint Coffee HQ, 1600 S. 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110 United States
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$45

Join us for a 90-minute class exploring how terroir (regionality, variety, elevation, and process) influences the flavor characteristics of a coffee. This edition of beyond the basics the class will target processing and its effects on coffee flavor. We will also lead you through the process of tasting that parallels the industry standard of “coffee cupping” to help you taste and describe the nuanced flavors present in coffee. Ticket prices also include a complimentary 12oz bag of one of our…

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