Professional Coffee Classes: From Espresso Essentials to Expert Tasting
Nexus Coffee Roasters is introducing our HOLIDAY Coffee Classes series located in the Nexus Coffee Roastery at 301B President Clinton Ave. Our Intro to Espresso and Latte Art is a 2-hour hands-on session where participants will learn to pour latte art, steam milk, and dial in espresso behind the Nexus coffee bar. These classes have a capacity of 6 people and include:
- An introduction to the world of espresso, its history, espresso machines and equipment.
- A discussion on the tasting wheel and a tasting of a few of our Lighthouse Espresso.
- 3 latte art creations, a Nexus Diner mug, and a 4 oz. bag of beans to take home.
- A coffee passport to take with you to continue your coffee tasting journey!
Coffee Tasting and Cupping Workshops
If you want to learn how to taste, evaluate, and appreciate different coffees from around the world, you should join us for our coffee tasting classes. These programs are designed for coffee lovers of all levels, from beginners to connoisseurs, and are fun, interactive, and educational.
At the Academy at Coffee Project NY, the Coffee Tasting Intensive teaches students how to set up a cupping table and learn industry-wide protocols for staging a coffee tasting. You will assess various categories and attributes of sample coffees and learn specific vocabulary used for description and categorization. Similarly, at Loki Coffee in Salt Lake City, you can join a fun, interactive tasting class where you’ll learn the basics of how to taste coffees using resources including the SCA flavor wheel and worksheets.
Team Building and Guided Experiences
In Los Angeles, Balam hosts weekly classes and provides team-building experiences. We prepare coffee from at least three different regions and three different roast levels to demonstrate different flavors and profiles. The experience includes instructions on how to smell, taste, experience, and differentiate coffee from different regions. For remote groups, we send a kit prior to the event with coffee from different regions and different roast profiles.
Class Comparison and Details
Below is a summary of the available coffee education opportunities based on the provided locations:
| Location | Class Title | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | Intro to Espresso & Latte Art | 2 hours | $75.00 |
| Long Island City, NY | Coffee Tasting Intensive | 1.5 hours | $200.00 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Intro to Coffee Tasting | 1 hour | Free |
| Queens, NY | City Boy Coffee Tasting | ~2 hours | Varies |
Curriculum and Learning Outcomes
Participants in these classes will explore different types of coffee beans, processing methods, and roasting profiles. You’ll practice the professional method of cupping, or sensory evaluation of coffee, to help you find language for what you taste in your favorite coffees. City Boy Coffee participants will also receive a 15% discount on in-person coffee purchases. Our introductory and advanced classes are small and intimate to help you understand the factors that affect the flavor and quality of coffee.
Important Note: Due to highly limited seating and the cost of producing each class, please purchase classes carefully. For most events, if you need to change or cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible as different hosts have specific refund and rescheduling policies.
