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June 2025
Cupping Calibration- June 11th
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…
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…
Find out more »Beyond The Basics: Tasting Place & Process
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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