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May 2024
Intro to Milk Steaming- May 22nd
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 »Advanced Espresso- May 30th
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 »June 2024
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…
Find out more »Intro to Espresso – June 12th
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…
Find out more »Seed to Cupping – June 13th
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…
Find out more »Brew Like Me: V60 Pour-over
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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