Foundations of Espresso

*classes booked individually after purchase

golden lantern coffee roastery + tasting room

regardless of your at-home setup, perfecting espresso can take time and patience. Join us down the rabbit hole as we explore the beautiful art that is espresso.

This 90 minute introductory course will cover the following:

How a coffee roast profile effects the shot, and what to look for when picking a coffee for espresso.

Why your grinder matters, and how to dial in for espresso

Building an espresso recipe

Proper distribution and tamp technique

How water effects your machine, and your coffee

Using the proper scale, AKA espresso’s best friend

The science of milk steaming, and how to get that silky smooth texture

Our class is small and you will get hands on experience, please ask questions and be comfortable. Please only bring yourself.