Barista Class II - Dialing Coffee & Espresso

Join us for our Barista Class II, which goes deeper into coffee from Barista. We learn to elevate your espresso skills to a professional level. We will learn about espresso extraction and learn how to achieve the perfect shot every time.

This class will focus on techniques that will help you have a better understanding in how to assess and dial coffees that are new or even your favorites!

Class Duration: 2 ½  hours
Location: 665 E. Foothill Blvd. STE B. Claremont, CA 91711
Cost: $70.00

You should take this class if you are a:

• Coffee professionals, home baristas, or enthusiasts with an espresso machine or brewing equipment
• Person looking to develop their extraction skills in espresso.
• Someone who wants to understand espresso extraction and the theories behind different coffees and how they respond to different techniques

Class (RECOMMENDED) Pre-Requisites: 

We recommend having these listed items, or a basic knowledge for the informative portion of the classes:

• Have taken the Entry-Level Barista Class - Level I
OR
• Basic understanding and knowledge in espresso, barista skills, and language.
• Access and experience to a professional or intermediate grinder capable of adjusting settings
• Access and experience with a scale to weigh out portafilter, dosing, etc.

Overview:

Understanding Coffee Varieties and Their Impact 

• Detailed explanation of different coffee types and their unique characteristics
• How origin, processing methods, and roast levels affect extraction

The Science of Extraction 

• Exploring the variables of espresso extraction: grind size, dose, yield, and extraction time
• How water quality and temperature play crucial roles in extraction

Dialing In a New Coffee 

• Step-by-step guide to dialing in a new coffee
• Techniques for tasting and adjusting your espresso
  

Achieving the Optimal Shot 

• Techniques to refine your espresso shot: distribution, tamping, and pressure profiling
• Troubleshooting common extraction issues and how to fix them
• Comparing and contrasting different shots to understand optimal extraction

Application to Other Brewing Methods 

• How to transfer espresso extraction principles to other brewing methods
• Practical tips for using these techniques in pour-over or other methods

A message from the instructor:

Hey everyone! By the end of my class, you will have a solid understanding of how to extract the best possible shot from any coffee, ensuring you can consistently produce high-quality espresso and other brewed coffee beverages.

This class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to take your coffee game to the next level and give you the confidence and ability to cup any new coffee you get in your coffee career.

I hope to see more coffee professionals and passionate people alike who would like to learn the nitty gritty in dialing. One of my favorite skills as a barista!

- Kat