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Week of Events
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 -Choose Your Own Adventure
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March 9, 2026 -Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure
A flexible, private two-hour session for one to five people. Choose any topic from our existing classes, from latte art to home espresso to coffee tasting, and enjoy a focused, hands-on workshop tailored to your group. Perfect for small teams, friends, or anyone who wants a personalized learning experience in the Opo Training Lab. After you add the ticket to your cart, let us know what topic you'd like to cover! Your ticket purchase is for ONE PRIVATE SESSION, for up to five people. Instructors: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer Jonathan Pascual, Opo Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$200.00
Choose Your Own Adventure
A flexible, private two-hour session for one to five people. Choose any topic from our existing classes, from latte art to home espresso to coffee tasting, and enjoy a focused, hands-on workshop tailored to your group. Perfect for small teams, friends, or anyone who wants a personalized learning experience in the Opo Training Lab. After you add the ticket to your cart, let us know what topic you'd like to cover! Your ticket purchase is for ONE PRIVATE SESSION, for up to five people. Instructors: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer Jonathan Pascual, Opo Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$200.00
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Featured March 10, 2026 -Featured Latte Art Basics
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March 10, 2026 -Choose Your Own Adventure
Latte Art Basics
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: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$60.00
Choose Your Own Adventure
A flexible, private two-hour session for one to five people. Choose any topic from our existing classes, from latte art to home espresso to coffee tasting, and enjoy a focused, hands-on workshop tailored to your group. Perfect for small teams, friends, or anyone who wants a personalized learning experience in the Opo Training Lab. After you add the ticket to your cart, let us know what topic you'd like to cover! Your ticket purchase is for ONE PRIVATE SESSION, for up to five people. Instructors: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer Jonathan Pascual, Opo Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$200.00
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -ATL Sci Fest: Lattes & Lipids
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March 11, 2026 -ATL Sci Fest: The Science of Coffee Roasting
ATL Sci Fest: Lattes & Lipids
Dive into the delicious science behind your morning latte! Discover how milk’s fats and proteins shape the silky foam that makes latte art possible. Watch a live demonstration by professional baristas, then try your hand at creating your own design using freshly steamed milk. Explore the chemistry of milk structure and microfoam—all while sipping and experimenting like a true coffee scientist. This event is part of the 2026 Atlanta Science Festival. Tickets can be purchased directly from the ATL Science Festival site. NOTE: Even though tickets show as sold out on this site, they may still be available through ATL Science Festival.
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$18.00
ATL Sci Fest: The Science of Coffee Roasting
Have you ever wondered what's happening when coffee gets roasted? This event will walk you through the basic steps of roasting as we observe a coffee roast cycle. Then we will get a chance to taste a coffee roasted light, medium, and dark. Join us as we discover the science and art of the coffee roasting process. This event is part of the 2026 Atlanta Science Festival. Tickets can be purchased directly from the ATL Science Festival site. NOTE: Even though tickets show as sold out on this site, they may still be available through ATL Science Festival.
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$18.00
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 -Coffee “Office Hours”
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March 13, 2026 -Coffee “Office Hours”
Coffee “Office Hours”
Play on any of the coffee brewing equipment in our lab, with an Opo trainer available to answer any questions or give tips on technique. Open to anyone, professional baristas and home coffee enthusiasts alike. Coffee beans and whole milk included. Available equipment: 2-group La Marzocco Linea Classic EE 1-group La Marzocco GS3 Nuova Simonelli Mythos espresso grinder Nuova Simonelli G60 AMC espresso grinder Mazzer Major espresso grinder Mahlkonig Guatemala coffee grinder Breville Barista Express home espresso machine Breville Bambino Plus home espresso machine Baratza Encore home grinder Bonavita Metropolitan 8-cup drip brewer Various manual brew methods: French press, Aeropress, Kalita, Clever, V60, Chemex Hot water tower Water kettles Weighing scales Maximum Size: 6 people
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$15.00
Coffee “Office Hours”
Play on any of the coffee brewing equipment in our lab, with an Opo trainer available to answer any questions or give tips on technique. Open to anyone, professional baristas and home coffee enthusiasts alike. Coffee beans and whole milk included. Available equipment: 2-group La Marzocco Linea Classic EE 1-group La Marzocco GS3 Nuova Simonelli Mythos espresso grinder Nuova Simonelli G60 AMC espresso grinder Mazzer Major espresso grinder Mahlkonig Guatemala coffee grinder Breville Barista Express home espresso machine Breville Bambino Plus home espresso machine Baratza Encore home grinder Bonavita Metropolitan 8-cup drip brewer Various manual brew methods: French press, Aeropress, Kalita, Clever, V60, Chemex Hot water tower Water kettles Weighing scales Maximum Size: 6 people
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$15.00
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Home Espresso
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Featured March 14, 2026 -Featured 3rd Annual Cup Tasters Challenge
Home Espresso
This practical workshop is perfect for those who have a home espresso machine and would like to brew better shots and understand how barista technique affects taste in the cup. During the class, you’ll learn the basics of espresso extraction and work on things like grind adjustment, distribution, and tamping, learning on commercial equipment and Breville home machines. Our experienced trainers will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to help you sharpen your home barista skills. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$60.00
Featured
3rd Annual Cup Tasters Challenge
Our annual Cup Tasters Challenge! If you're not familiar with a cup tasters competition, this video gives a good look at the professionals. In our version, each round consists 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. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Prizes for top 3 finishers! Cost to Enter: $5 Check in begins: 5pm First Heat: 5:30pm Maximum Number of Competitors: 24
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$5.00
Sunday, March 15, 2026
No events on this day.