Who's it for

Ideal for passionate home brewers, curious coffee drinkers, or anyone considering a deeper dive into specialty coffee. Whether you’re new to espresso or looking to refine your workflow, this course gives you the foundation to brew with intention and confidence.

What you’ll learn

1. Introduction to Specialty Coffee

We begin with a tasting and short cupping session to introduce key concepts:

• What defines specialty coffee?
• How do origin, altitude, and processing affect flavor?
• What role does roasting play — and why do we roast lightly?

2. Espresso Theory

A short but precise look at espresso as a method of extraction:

• Understanding brew ratios and extraction time
• The impact of grind size, dose, and yield
• Tasting espresso and identifying over- and under-extraction

3. Dialing In: Grinder & Machine

Hands-on calibration:

• Adjusting the grinder and learning to "dial in" a coffee
• Workflow and routine at the espresso machine
• How to taste and react: calibrating by flavor, not just by numbers

4. Milk Steaming & Basic Latte Art

• Introduction to milk texture: what’s good milk, and how do we get it?
• Steaming milk for cappuccinos and flat whites
• Pouring simple patterns (heart, tulip)

5. Cleaning & Care

• Daily maintenance routines for home equipment
• How to keep your gear consistent and clean