Coffee Skills Series: Espresso & Milk Foundations

October 16, 2026
Latte Art Venue
Skills Training

Taught by our Latte Art World Championship judges, this 2.5-hour small-group workshop offers intensive instruction on the core techniques of crafting espresso-based beverages. You'll receive personal, hands on coaching and time on the machine, making it ideal for baristas looking to strengthen their foundational skills.

Topics Covered:
· Espresso Extraction & Tamping Techniques
· Basic Grinder Fundamentals
· Understanding Key Milk Building Blocks
· How to Steam & Pour Properly Textured Milk
· Basic Drink Building In this workshop, the barista will have time to work with the machine and receive hands on coaching.

We offer this content in two flexible formats:

  • Espresso & Milk Foundations (this class): One 2.5-hour combined session
  • Espresso Extraction Foundations / Latte Art Foundations: Two separate shorter workshops covering the same material
    ✅ Choose the path that best fits your schedule and learning style
    🚫 Please register for only one version to allow others to participate

Important Information for All Attendees:
Please Arrive Early
Sessions begin promptly and cannot accommodate disruptions. Late arrivals will forfeit their seat with no refund. 

· We recommend arriving at the escort point at least 10 minutes before your class time to check in
· If you have not checked in or contacted us before the start, your seat may be given to someone on the waitlist.

*This workshop has an additional registration fee. Please add it to your badge prior to the event or stop by the registration counters onsite.

Free with Gold Pass?

NO

Fee

$319

Levels

Beginner Coffee Professional

Who is this session for?

Suitable for all experience levels, especially beginner to early-intermediate baristas. Ideal for those looking to build foundational skills in espresso extraction, milk steaming, pouring, and basic drink preparation with hands-on coaching.