Every year we lead coffee science events for the Atlanta Science Festival! For this educational session, we use lab refractometers to measure coffee strength and extraction, linking objective measurements to subjective coffee taste experience. Seats extremely limited! Please visit the event website to purchase tickets. 

Every year we lead coffee science events for the Atlanta Science Festival! For this educational session, we use lab refractometers to measure coffee strength and extraction, linking objective measurements to subjective coffee taste experience. Seats extremely limited! Please visit the event website to purchase tickets. 

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

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

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

Our 2nd annual Cup Tasters will be held on Saturday, March 15. This was such a fun time last year that we are bringing it back with a new pairing in each round. If you're not familiar with a cup tasters competition, this video gives a good look at the professionals. In our version, each round will consist of 3 beverage pairings with 3 cups each, where 1 cup is different from the other 2. We will have coffee in each round, along with other beverages such as soda, juice, water, etc. A point is given for each correct pick and competitors will be timed in the case of a tie. The highest score in each round will move on to the next heat. Prizes will be given to the top 4 competitors! 4th Place: Created Co. tumbler & Opo coin pouch 3rd Place: Hario scale, Kalita Wave brewer, Created Co. tumbler, Opo coin pouch 2nd Place: Barista Basics electric kettle, Kalita Wave brewer, Created Co. tumbler, Opo coin pouch 1st Place: CASH POT, Bonavita Connoisseur, Opo pin & coin pouch Details Cost to Enter: $5 Check in begins: 5pm First Heat: 5:30pm Maximum Number of Competitors: 24