Turning those incredible beans into delicious coffee, especially when it comes to espresso, can be something of a science as well as an art. We want you to be confident with your equipment and ability to extract the very best flavours from your speciality coffee; it’s what makes it special.

So, come join us and learn the methods for making espresso and espresso based drinks from start to finish. We’ll break down the process into logical steps so by the end of this experience, you’ll not only know what to do, but why you’re doing it.

We’ll cover how you can influence various brewing parameters to perfect the extraction and produce the tastiest cup! And if you’re experiencing issues with your espresso - thin sour shots, or slow muddy shots for example - we’ll work through ways to help you correct the problems, and prevent common issues arising in the future.

You don’t need any prior experience to attend this masterclass, so if you’re starting completely fresh, that’s ok, or if you already know a bit but want to learn more, this is the perfect session to bring your espresso to the next level.

We’ll take you from the basics of using your equipment to more advanced espresso extraction yield analysis... if you're willing to geek out with us a bit!

After an introductory welcome drink, guests will discover how through roasting we create different espresso beans profiles.

Then it’s time to go look at the machine and its parts, discuss espresso extraction, calibrate our palates to understand over-extraction and under-extraction, how we can achieve the correct extraction for every shot ensuring sweetness, acidity and balance, bean grind, proper dosing, distribution and tamping techniques, achieving the correct temperature and consistency with milk texturising, pouring techniques and cleaning processes.

Please note that this is a hands-on experience where you’ll be pulling shots and steaming milk. There’s also a good bit of coffee to drink (about 3 - 4 espressos on average), so it’s a good idea to have a decent breakfast (though some caffeine soaking snacks will be provided) and perhaps forego your usual morning brew! Warm clothing and comfortable shoes are advisable.

Important Note: If you have your own espresso machine and grinder, bring them along! While we have everything you need here, there’s no better way to perfect your espresso than by dialing it in on the setup you’ll be using every day. This is a great chance to get hands-on with your own equipment, troubleshoot any quirks, and leave with the confidence to pull the perfect shot at home. Plus, what better way to make the most of the experience than by learning with the gear you love?