This page is a cornucopia of information. I promise it's not overwhelming. Start here and I will guide you.
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Coffee & Espresso Prerequisites
Whether you've been making coffee or espresso for days or decades, start here. Forget these at your peril.
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Dialing In 101
30,000ft view of how to dial in your grinder for your brew method.
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Espresso 101
The basic elements of espresso brewing + the tricks that actually work. Our normal routine.
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Espresso 201
More advanced brewing techniques. For when you want to experiment.
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Milk Steaming 101
The basics of milk steaming for latte art.
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Brew Gear 101
The basics of deciphering brew gear. Covers the major categories and classifications.
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Brew Methods 101
Simple, consistent, and concise guides on the basic brew methods. Chemex, Hario v60, French Press, Aeropress, Kalita Wave, Cold Brew, Clever Dripper, etc.
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Brew Chemistry 201
We get into the details. Going from good to great.
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Bean Origins 101
All of the basics on understanding a coffee bag. Roast, origin, process, etc.
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Bean Origins 201
Covering the most novel coffee bean producers and processes, as well as more nuanced growing and farm details.
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Water Chemistry 201
An overview of good water. Everyone neglects this, and is worse off for it. There is no 100 level course for this.
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Espresso Gear 101
Basics on the similarities and differences between different types of espresso machines. Learn what's right for you!
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Grinders 101
High-Level Overview of types of Grinders.
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Roasting 201
Intro methods to roasting coffee. Greens sourcing, budget roaster options, cupping guides, etc. There is no 100 level course for this.
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Grinder Servicing & Repairs 101
The basics on grinder cleaning, servicing, and repairs.
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Preventative Maintenance 101
Keep your machine happier for longer. YOU WILL PAY ME A LOT OF MONEY IF YOU IGNORE THIS.
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Espresso Machine Repair 201
Something not working right? These are the "most common" issues and their fixes.
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Espresso Machine Systems 301
We cover how espresso machines actually work. This level gets into the "why" and "how" and helps with more advanced repairs.