The Espresso School

This class is an introductory class to Espresso Coffee making and is ideal for both home enthusiasts as well as people wanting to get a start in the cafe industry. Real learning on real machines and grinders in a working cafe! We'll show you how to make all the popular drinks on today's coffee menu, be it the cafe latte, flat white, short black or macchiato.

Who should enrol?

• People who have made coffee in a cafe but would like to learn more
• Home baristas and coffee enthusiasts
• People looking to find a job as a barista

Course Synopsis: History of Coffee and seed to cup Espresso machine and grinder overview Defining espresso; general rules and guidelines and drink recipes How to get the best out the machine Setting the grind (hands on) Tamping basics (hands on) Espresso extraction (hands on) Milk texturing (hands on) Machine cleaning and maintenance (hands on)

Location: Suncorp Building, 447 Collins St, Melbourne Victoria 3000. [View Map]
Trams stops in from of building along Collins st, Collins and Williams st and a short stroll from Southern Cross Station on Spencer St.

Other Classes: Latte Art | Advanced Barista Techniques | Brewed Coffee @ Home