Techniques include: Pour Over technologies, Steeping methods (Press Pot, Toddy, etc…), Espresso methods, Japanese Style Cold Brew, and many more. We are even experimenting with syphons and making extracts. If your a novice or a certified barista, we would love to talk coffee with you.
Starting Saturday January 26th, 2012 we will begin hosting classes on the following subjects. These Classes will rotate through every Saturday for a limited time. Please contact us for more detailed information at info@avocacoffee.com or call the store at 682-233-0957.
For those who have taken our courses we do offer continuing education. Our Equipment is available to rent for practicing and honing your skills.
AVOCA Brewing Technique Classes:
Coffee intro lecture: $15 Class size 8 to 15 people.
From Seeds to Spent Grounds an overview of a coffee beans life span.
Barista Classes:
Intro to Espresso: $60 Class size 3 to 6 people.
One day course learning to pull shots and diagnose an espresso shot.
Intro to Milk and making a traditional espresso drinks: $60 Class size 3 to 6 people.
One day course learning the basics of frothing milk and making traditional espresso drinks.
Barista Series: $150 (3 week series) Class size 2 to 6 people
Week one espresso
Week two milk
Week Three bring it all together.
Brewing Classes: $60 Class Size 6 to 12 people.
These classes will provide an introduction to brewing techniques and will be designated by type of extraction.
Brewers Cup Series: $200 (4 week series) 6 to 12 people
Week one Pour Over (V60, Chemex, Cone, and General Drip Coffee)
Week Two Steeping Method (Clever to French Press)
Week Three Cold Brew (From Toddy to Yama)
Week Four Finding the right method for you and making it your own
