Home Barista Class - DOMA Coffee

Learn to make cafe-quality espresso at home with Brad, our Coffee Lab Manager and SCA-certified barista. Hands-on, approachable, and fun.

What You’ll Learn

Led by Brad, Coffee Lab Manager & SCA-Certified Barista

• Dialing In Espresso at Home
  Learn how to pull a great shot of espresso. We’ll cover the espresso flavor “rainbow” (salty, sour, sweet, bitter), grind size using the sand vs. rocks analogy, proper tamping, and how to hit a 1:2 brew ratio. We’ll also talk about coffee aging and the ideal age for espresso.
  Hands-on with volunteers adjusting grind, weighing coffee, and pulling shots.
• Steaming Milk & Latte Basics
  Learn how to steam velvety, smooth milk. We’ll cover purging and wiping the steam wand, basic milk-foaming technique, and an introduction to latte art.
  Demonstration with hands-on steaming in the next section.
• Make a Latte, Start to Finish
  Bring it all together. Each participant will make a latte from start to finish.
• Cleaning & Maintaining Your Home Setup
  Learn how to keep your machine running well for years. We’ll cover water filtration, how and when to backflush, cleaning the steam wand, and how to disassemble and clean your grinder.
  Demonstration with potential volunteer participation.