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SUMMARY:Taste Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:Taste Like a Pro! \nHave you ever wondered how baristas are able to rattle off incredibly specific descriptors for your coffee? Or how those flavor notes ended up on your bag of coffee? Well\, if so\, this class is for you! In this session we will discuss the basics of sensory analysis\, how to taste like a coffee professional\, and how to describe what you experience. We will also get a chance to participate in a coffee cupping\, which is the process that coffee pros use to analyze a coffee. Come ready to drink lots of coffee! \nEach ticket includes a FREE bag of Opo Upside beans! \nMaximum Class Size: 8 students \nInstructor: Joel Ballard\, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/taste-like-a-pro-6/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Tasting
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SUMMARY:Latte Art Basics
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just getting started as a barista\, have an espresso machine at home\, or simply want to learn latte art technique for fun\, this hands-on class is a great introduction to basic latte art. You’ll get direct instruction and practice using commercial or home espresso equipment to get one step better in pouring latte art – whether that’s starting with a simple heart\, or improving technique for more consistent milk texture for your more advanced pours. No previous experience required. \nMaximum Class Size: 6 students \nInstructor: Joel Ballard\, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/latte-art-basics-65/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latte Art
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SUMMARY:SCA Barista Skills Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:The Barista Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista profession. Through this interactive course\, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself\, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety\, origins and processing methods on flavor; the parameters of coffee quantity\, grind texture\, water quality\, and shot time and their interaction when dialing in a brew recipe; drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency\, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation\, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety\, customer service\, and basic business practices. A written exam tests Intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability in terms of grinder calibration\, espresso extraction analysis\, latte art skills and drinks construction.
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-barista-skills-intermediate/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:SCA Courses
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SUMMARY:SCA Roasting Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Roasting Foundation course gives the learner an understanding of the roasting process\, including the physical changes that take place during the process\, and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light or dark. Learners will also gain an understanding of the basic structure of the roasting machine\, and general maintenance and fire prevention. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to follow instructions\, given by the trainer\, for three different roasts and record relevant data and observations per roast using a suitable roast log. \nThere is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nValidated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 4 students \nClass Duration: 7.5 hours \nInstructor: Chris Avirett\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA certificate courses have very limited seating and require significant planning and preparation to schedule\, staff\, and deliver. Because of this\, SCA Courses follow a separate policy from our non-certification classes. \nRefunds and Rescheduling \n\n30+ days before the course start:You may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:You may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:Cancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-roasting-foundation/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Roasting,SCA Courses
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SUMMARY:SCA Barista Skills Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This course allows learners to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself as well as foundational skills required to set a grinder\, make espressos\, foam and texture milk and latte art techniques as per SCA quality standards\, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to conduct key foundational tasks of a barista. \nThere is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nValidated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 5 students \nClass Duration: 7.5 hours \nInstructor: Joel Ballard\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA certificate courses have very limited seating and require significant planning and preparation to schedule\, staff\, and deliver. Because of this\, SCA Courses follow a separate policy from our non-certification classes. \nRefunds and Rescheduling: \n\n30+ days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:\nCancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.\n\n 
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