A simplified entry into espresso. It’s a complicated subject, with techniques and adjustments that take time to master. This workshop is an introduction to the basics of the theory and the practical use of the espresso machine and grinder to optimize the extracted shot

You will learn:
About different industry’s standard espresso machines and grinders
Basic espresso theories
How to calibrate machines
Practice pulling espresso shots

Learn how to correctly steam milk to texturize, sweeten, stretch, and then pour to create simple and more advanced latte art. 

You will learn:
How to make different milk-based espresso drinks
Steam milk to get a smooth, silky texture
Understand how speed, height, and angle of steam wand affects the milk
Learn how to create a simple and more advanced latte art

Learn the basics of coffee-roasting with Seniman’s Head Roaster! In this hands-on class, we’ll guide you through a journey from green beans to roasted beans with explanation of the basic roasting techniques and philosophy.

You will learn:
How to identify defects
Basic roasting profiles and their flavor notes
How heat affects sugar and water in green beans

Learn how to brew coffee with manual brewing methods of your choice. Choose from pour-over, chemex, aeropress, syphon, french press, ‘Bialetti’ style moka stove pot. We give practical advice and instruction to improve your coffee making skills.

You will learn:
Basic principles of brewing
Simple tricks to solve common brewing problems
Different manual brewing tools
Choosing the right beans

Be a sensory judge and experience the industry’s standardized technique for evaluating a coffee’s quality, characteristics, and scores.

You will learn:
Identify flavors and aromas in coffee
Understand the industry’s definition of sweet, acidic, body, etc
How to use SCA’s cupping form