This hands-on course is designed as a fun and informal introduction to the basics of making espresso at home. It will focus on learning on how to pull the perfect shot, steaming great milk, and pouring all of your favourite espresso-based drinks.
Specific attention will be given to concepts like tamping, extraction principles, grind adjustment, espresso variables, and flavour profiles. Time will also be spent teaching you how to perfect your latte art.
At the completion of the course, you'll go home with a better understanding of how to make great espresso and a bag of beans to practice at home.
Durand Coffee is based in Hamilton, ON. Named after the neighborhood it resides in, the coffee shop was established in 2016 by partners Christine Larabie and Chris Redmond. Its mission is to serve quality coffee and provide a space for the community in the Durand neighborhood.
This class will fix that because students will get personalized step by step, repeatable, practical, hands-on barista training from our expert trainers in latte art micro foaming, espresso-making, safe handling and use of the grinder and espresso machine, coffee cupping etc.
Learn how to use your home espresso machine and grinder to get the most out of your espresso.
Learn how to construct a menu of coffee-based beverages, and practice advising customers on matters relating to coffee service.
Students are tested in skills in understanding, designing and executing different roast profiles as well a sensory recognition of different roast defects.
Designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience.
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