Coffee Expert: From Plant to Cup June 1, 2009

In this two-day intensive, created for devoted coffee lovers and industry professionals, students will dissect every detail that goes into crafting a superior brew. Class begins with a fascinating botanical and historical overview of the bean, touching on coffee’s cultural significance through the ages, before embarking on an in-depth study of coffee in two of its elemental forms, espresso and cappuccino. Interactive tastings and discussion will help them build their palate, allowing them to develop a true “nose” for coffee and to fully appreciate the complex flavor notes of a perfectly made cup. Hands-on training using state-of-the-art machines; including a practical on latte art, rounds out the experience, underscoring the critical importance of proper equipment and barista technique. Students will emerge from this two-day class ready to put their newfound knowledge into immediate practice, whether their ambition is to make fine coffee in their café or at home.