Espresso Basics - Level 1

Introduction to the foundations of a great barista by ACE Coffee Roasters held on-site at our West Ritchie location.

What you'll learn:

• History of espresso
• History of espresso machines and grinders
• Espresso recipes
• How to adjust your grinder
• How to extract the espresso
• Proper tamping and distribution techniques

This is suited for:

• Baristas new to the world of coffee and would like to build new skills and apply them in their workplace. 
• Home users who want to learn the ins and outs of their machine and brew cafe-quality coffee at home.
• Cafe Managers want to create a new training program starting from the basics.

What to expect:

• two hours of one-on-one coaching with our educator.
• Take-home material highlighting espresso standards and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on guidance on our home espresso equipment.