Part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program, Introduction to Coffee is open to coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee professionals alike. Intro to Coffee is a comprehensive crash course in the specialty coffee industry. It charts coffee's journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, variables that affect coffee quality, basics of sensory analysis, fundamentals of roasting, factors of coffee freshness, and principles of brewing. Learners will also discuss the importance of water quality, equipment cleanliness, and maintenance. In the Opo Coffee training lab, this interactive course also includes a live coffee roasting demo, coffee cupping, and hands-on manual pourover brewing instruction. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. Validated parking is included in the course fee. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 8 students Class Duration: 4 hours Instructor: Jonathan Pascual, Authorized SCA Trainer Cancellation Policy & FAQs

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. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. Validated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 6 students Class Duration: 7 hours Instructor: Jonathan Pascual, Authorized SCA Trainer Cancellation Policy & FAQs

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. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. Validated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 6 students Class Duration: 7 hours Instructor: Jonathan Pascual, Authorized SCA Trainer Cancellation Policy & FAQs

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. Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Friday classes led by Jonathan Pascual, Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer Saturday classes led by Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Trainer Cancellation Policy & FAQs

Join us for a chocolate and coffee tasting experience featuring Atlanta-based Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate! Sample four different Xocolatl single-orgin chocolates (with cocoa content ranging from 72% to 85%) side-by-side with a flight of four different coffee and tea beverages. While you sip on the drinks and nibble on chocolate squares, we'll share information about the similarities between coffee and chocolate production and processing, and discuss the complementary and contrasting flavor experiences of the different chocolate/drink combinations. Students will each receive a Xocolatl chocolate bar of their choice at the end of class, plus a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise in the Opo retail cafe! Maximum Class Size: 12 students Instructor: Friday classes led by Jonathan Pascual, Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer Saturday classes led by Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Trainer Cancellation Policy & FAQs