Hi, I've signed up to take the 1-day barista class at KlatchRoasting on July 19th... Sounds like fun. Has anyone taken this class? -Peter Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
<Snip> No, but take good notes as I want to hear all about it. I am sure a lot of us would. So many different ways to have fun with coffee. Tres Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
At 04:17 PM 4/29/2008, you wrote: <Snip> I've been thinking of taking it, but haven't decided if I should spend that much. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'd be interested in that...where is that being held. I live in NYC area...ive searched but not found such training around here. Dean De Crisce Sent from a Treo. |
No. but my son and I took the similar class at Intelligentsia, and it was a blast! Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina On Apr 29, 2008, at 6:17 PM, Coffee wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
klatch roasting class is in Upland California. Going to leave the wife and kid at Disneyland while I go barista-ing. -Peter On Apr 29, 2008, at 5:14 PM, Dean De Crisce wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I too was put off by the price initially. But, while I think I pull a good espresso shot, I'm doing it in a bit of a vacuum. There is no really good espresso here in Santa Barbara -- at least I'm better than all the local shops and everyone I've pulled espresso for has enjoyed it. I have memories of really good espresso from a small funky/beatnik/ poetry reading/college hangout, but that shop has been gone for more than 20 years. I have no illusions that I'm that good, just that the shops around here are not. It will be good for me to experience really good espresso and to be taught by a master. Plus the class covers milk frothing and latte art. I suck at milk frothing and can't imagine how to do latte art so that should be fun too. When I think of how much I've spent on espresso machine(s) and grinder(s), the class does not seem like that much if it will help me get more enjoyment out of them. -Peter On Apr 29, 2008, at 5:07 PM, Ira wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I have not taken the class from Klatch, but was fortunate to attend a class / training with Chris Deferio and not only is he a great Barista, but also a great person. I hope you have a great time and defiantly take good notes and report back. Marty On 4/30/08, Coffee wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I too was put off by the price initially. But, while I think I pull a good espresso shot, I'm doing it in a bit of a vacuum. There is no really good espresso here in Santa Barbara -- at least I'm better than all the local shops and everyone I've pulled espresso for has enjoyed it. I have memories of really good espresso from a small funky/beatnik/ poetry reading/college hangout, but that shop has been gone for more than 20 years. I have no illusions that I'm that good, just that the shops around here are not. It will be good for me to experience really good espresso and to be taught by a master. Plus the class covers milk frothing and latte art. I suck at milk frothing and can't imagine how to do latte art so that should be fun too. When I think of how much I've spent on espresso machine(s) and grinder(s), the class does not seem like that much if it will help me get more enjoyment out of them. -Peter On Apr 29, 2008, at 5:07 PM, Ira wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Klatch is a GREAT coffee roaster. I know the main sales person very well, and Heather has won many barista championships. It should prove quite fruitful! ENJOY, and share the knowledge. JOHNNYBB **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
On Apr 30, 2008, at 1:18 PM, Coffee wrote: <Snip> Is that a hard vacuum? How do you breathe? ;) - allon Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
By generating my own espresso! I'm not sure I could survive otherwise... On Apr 30, 2008, at 10:56 AM, Allon Stern wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I sent out a message to this last last month after attending The American Barista and Training School in Portland. It was a fantastic class and only cost $295. Obviously, the total cost increases if you're coming from another area, but I made a very nice weekend out of it.http://coffeeschool.org/The one day schedule consisted of: Coffee production Brewing techniques (vacuum, french press, etc.) Cupping session Pulling espresso shots Frothing milk Latte art Everything was hands-on....except the coffee production. :>) Anyway, I'd be curious to hear what your experiences are at this course Peter! BZ On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 11:18 AM, Coffee wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'm astounded at their curriculum, lacking any mention of the grinding step between the roasted bean and the cup. In cupping, the point is to discover the best among several bean samples, the only variable of interest being the different origins. There is no point to using the best grinder in the process, only that each step of the process be identical for the testing. Buying from Sweet Maria's, we have the results of the efforts of the planet's Master Cupper. As roasters and brewers, our goal is different, to maximize flavor and aroma from the beans we have on hand. We know our source brokers only the cream of the crop in the first place, so the only benefit to cupping SM coffee is expectoration practice- a ludicrous waste. Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! -- "When the theme hits the bass, I dance the Jig!" - -Virgil Fox at the Mighty Wichita (ex- NYC Paramount) WurliTzer- 1976 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
On Apr 30, 2008, at 9:51 PM, raymanowen wrote: <Snip> Au contraire, mon frere: the training lab was full of Mazzer SJ's and we were taught how to use them; it was a given that we had good grinders (some of the "students" were interested in opening or preparing to open their own cafes) and knew of their importance. As far as grind, they'd have been preaching to the choir. There was nobody there who owned superautos or cheap machines. Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Ich glaube Du hast recht, mein Fräulein! I wasn't there, but I could probably write on a deposit slip the things they didn't tell you about those grinders- The baristas I asked (both of them) said it's part of scheduled maintenance that a technician comes out to clean the burrs and grinding path. All of the big grinders seem to have the same design flaw that is a centrifuge chamber under the lower burr and collects grounds and coffee goo. For some reason, the upper stationary burr seems to collect just as much gunk. They're both pretty full in a day, and packed if I let 'em go a week.Purely home use- imagine the Disneyland if a barista ignored it and just had Mr. Kleen come out for scheduled maintenance. Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! See the Hopper- Girls and Boys, can you say, "Hoppper?" That's where the beans go... Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/=gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
"I suck at milk frothing..." I don't think it works- try blowing. -ro Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |