2-Day Barista Training Class | Dallas | Austin | Houston

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June 22, 23, 2013

July 11, 12, 2013

August 15, 16, 2013

The Texas Coffee School 2-Day Barista Class combines our popular Espresso & Milk Skills Class and Coffee Brewing Methods Class into one comprehensive workshop – at a discounted price! This coffee class is perfect for coffee shop owners seeking staff training, working baristas, and casual home enthusiasts. Students will gain the skills necessary to feel confident working in a quality-oriented coffee shop environment, or as a skilled home barista. Students will learn the theory, process, and technique associated with quality-oriented coffee brewing. Students will learn how to properly operate an espresso machine, grinders, and traditional coffee brewing equipment. In addition, students will learn how use popular hand crafted brewing methods including the: French press, Chemex, Hario V60, Clever Dripper, and the Toddy cold brew system.

Day One Class Topics include:

• The history and science of espresso

• Comparing different types of espresso machines and their parts

• Developing your espresso tasting palate

• Proper espresso grinding, dosing, distribution, and tamping

• Proper use of espresso machine

• Grinder types + grinder calibration & shot timing

• Proper milk steaming, and texturing

• Classic espresso and milk based drink preparation

• Basic latte art pouring mechanics

• Efficiency and consistency

• Basic espresso equipment cleaning, care, and maintenance

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Day Two Topics include:

• The essential elements to quality-oriented coffee brewing

• Coffee extraction experimentation

• Developing your coffee tasting palate

• How to determine correct coffee to water ratio

• How to determine proper grind size/setting

• Selecting an appropriate water temperature

• How to determine appropriate brew time

• Selecting an optimum brewing method for your specific coffee

• Proper operation of brewing equipment

• Water quality

• Coffee freshness and storage

• Troubleshooting poor tasting coffee

• How to properly brew coffee using a French Press, Chemex pour-over drip pot, Hario V60, Clever Dripper, professional automatic drip brewer, and Toddy cold brewed iced coffee system

• Cleanliness and upkeep of brewing equipment

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This barista training workshop is perfect for baristas, coffee shop managers, home coffee enthusiasts, or anyone looking to further their barista skills. Our barista classes provide ample hands-on lab time with expert instruction in a relaxed, non-intimidating setting. Our goal is to make every class approachable and fun for anyone at any interest level!

Plan to open a coffee shop business? Consider attending our 3-Day Coffee Business and Barista Training Workshop

$575 /person, total cost – Includes lunches

If you encounter any trouble in the check out process, or you would prefer to register by phone, please call (682) 710-1320 and we will be happy to assist you!

Financing Available!

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June 22, 23, 2013 Two-Day Barista Training Class

(Day 1: 9am to 5pm – Day 2: 9am to 3pm)

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July 11, 12, 2013 Two-Day Barista Training Class

(Day 1: 9am to 5pm – Day 2: 9am to 3pm)

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August 15, 16, 2013 Two-Day Barista Training Class

(Day 1: 9am to 5pm – Day 2: 9am to 3pm)

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Please note: By submitting payment and/or by attending any Texas Coffee School class or workshop you are agreeing that you (a) have fully read and completely agree to Texas Coffee School Terms & Conditions, (b) have reviewed the course description and refund policy within our Terms & Conditions more than 14 days prior to the course start date, and (c) you understand Texas Coffee School is not a career school or vocational school as defined by the Texas Education Code, and offers no form of diploma, certification, or degree.

This two-day workshop is up to 12 hours of total class time.

Workshop Class Cost Breakdown:

Espresso & Milk Skills Class – $287.50

Brewing Methods Class – $287.50

Customer Service Training – Included

Total combine class costs: $575.00/ person

Texas Coffee School
Through our coffee education program we aim to cultivate quality-oriented “coffee people" that share in our passion for exceptional coffee and the craft of making it. We offer individual barista training classes for the casual home enthusiast all the way up to professional multi-day barista training and coffee business workshops for those looking to open a coffee business. Click on any class below for more information.