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. Students will practice using Seniman’s glass hand roaster.

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

For students ready to take on new challenges, this hands-on roasting class will enrich your knowledge in coffee-making. Students will learn the fundamental principles of roasting while practising with a 1-kg roasting machine. Recommended for students who already acquire basic knowledge in coffee, with or without experience in roasting.

You will learn:

• Basic understanding in various machine parts and their functions
• The SOP (Standard Operational Procedures) and safety measures when roasting coffee
• How to create a roasting plan and roasting log