The Art of Espresso

The Art of Espresso

This virtual, on-demand class is a start-to-finish walkthrough of how to make great espresso at home. Pulling the perfect shot is one of the most challenging tasks in coffee, but with these tips, tricks, and tools, you will be well on your way. We will walk you through the types of coffee, the equipment, and the same recipes and techniques we use in our cafes around the world. Purchase this class for $10 or activate your gift card code at checkout. Total running time is 50 minutes. Captions are available in English and Spanish.

Course Structure

  1. Section 1

    • A Message from the Instructor
    • How to Use This Course
    • Espresso Tools
    • Before We Begin...

  2. Section 2

    • Meet the Instructor
    • Course Overview
    • Coffee Selection
    • Espresso Tools

  3. Section 3

    • What is Espresso?
    • Strength and Extraction
    • Building a Recipe
    • Test Your Learning

  4. Section 4

    • The Espresso Machine

  5. Section 5

    • The Espresso Grinder

  6. Section 6

    • Dose
    • Preparing the Puck
    • Pulling and Assessing the Shot
    • The Whole Process
    • Test Your Learning

  7. Section 7

    • How to Taste and Assess Espresso
    • Tasting Espresso
    • Troubleshooting
    • Test Your Learning

  8. Section 8

    • Craft Instant Espresso
    • Espresso Martini
    • Affogato

  9. Section 9

    • Thank You
    • Before You Go...

Instructor Bio

Michael Phillips holds two United States Barista Championship titles and one World Barista Championship title. Currently, he is the Senior Editorial Director at Blue Bottle, where he focuses on sharing the story of coffee and connecting Blue Bottle staff and guests to the world of specialty coffee through training, engagement with the industry, and trips to our coffee producer partners around the world.