Espresso Basics

Friday, December 4th, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2316 230th Street #Suite 506, Ames, IA 50014Ames, IA

About This Event

In this 2 hour, hands-on course, students will learn the basics of espresso extraction. Utilizing your grinder, espresso machine, and scale to create consistent espresso in your cafe or home. Taste espresso, learn the visual ques, and discuss ratios. Be ready to taste espresso and learn lots in just a few hours!

By the end of this class, you will leave with:

  • Skills to extract great espresso

  • A better understanding of the capabilities of your grinder

  • How time, volume, and particle size effects extraction

  • Tips and Tricks

    This class size is capped at 8 atendees so sign up soon!

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