Espresso Barista Fundamentals Class

Pulling a perfect espresso shot is an art form -- and in this 90-minute coffee class, you'll learn to do it with genuine Italian soul right in the heart of Venice! Led by Julian German, a coffee enthusiast raised in Italy, this intimate barista class walks you through everything from the rich history of espresso to the hands-on mechanics of dialing in your grinder, pulling a balanced shot, and understanding extraction, timing, and flavor. You don't need to know anything walking in -- Julian's warm, patient teaching style makes even the most technical concepts feel totally approachable. With a maximum of eight people per session, you'll get plenty of personal guidance and real practice time, not just a demo you watch from the back of the room. Whether you're hunting for unique things to do in Venice, planning one of those date ideas that's actually memorable, or just obsessed with finding the best coffee in California and want to understand what makes it so good, this is your spot. At $69 per person, you'll walk away knowing how to make espresso that tastes like a café made it, because now, you basically can!What you’ll learn:

• The history of espresso and its Italian roots
• How to properly clean and maintain an espresso machine
• How to dial in and set your grinder
• How to pull a balanced, high-quality espresso shot
• Understanding extraction, timing, and flavor

Class details:

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Price: $69 per person
• Limited to 8 participants per session
• This is a small-group experience (max. 8 people) to ensure personal guidance and plenty of hands-on practice

• Hands-on espresso pulling practice
• Knowledge of grinder dialing and machine maintenance
• Understanding of extraction, timing, and flavor
• Confidence to make café-quality espresso at home

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