As a pared down version of our 5-Day Business + Barista Consulting Workshop, the 2-day workshop is focused more narrowly on menu building and quality control. Existing retailers, managers and key employees learn to increase the quality of the products they serve and new techniques or brew methods to incorporate into their retail businesses, ensuring their continuing success. This workshop is limited to espresso beverages menu and brewed coffee preparation techniques.

The 2-day (14-hour) workshop is equally appropriate for a business owner who is looking to add a specialty coffee component to their existing business (restaurant, bakery, bookstore, nursery, etc.). In addition to menu building, clients learn how to select equipment and which vendors are appropriate for their business model.

Day 1

• Espresso Equipment Overview—Discuss components and requirements, as well as appropriate equipment for different applications. Further understanding of parts and the preventative maintenance and cleaning that is needed.
• Understanding Your Coffee—Sourcing, suppliers, storage, preserving freshness and quality.
• Shot Extraction (Dose and Grind Adjustment)
• Milk Steaming and Texturing
  

• Menu review and Drink Building exercises—understand base beverage components in order to develop an appropriate menu for your project.
• Latte Art Intro—Understand use as a marketing tool for your business.

• View The Passionate Harvest
• Brewed Coffee—demonstration of different brew methods, techniques, and equipment. Discussion of how to incorporate these into your coffee bar or restaurant.
• Advanced Techniques— “Train the trainer” Ensure the success of your espresso program through consistent training techniques and quality control measures.

• Latte Art