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Permalink Reply by Portland Roasting on June 3, 2009 at 10:49am

As you know there are different ways to extract different types of shots (i.e. Ristrettos and lungos) that takes some practice. Maybe go over espresso blend components. Start them on latte art basics like easy hearts and apples. Those were the first things that came to mind.

Permalink Reply by Jesse -D-> on June 3, 2009 at 11:19am

thanks. I am planning on doing a little jam style latte art thing. And the different extraction methods seems like something good to touch on.

I am hoping that my students are a little above this, but you have a pretty good idea of what I am talking about.

Anyone else?

Permalink Reply by Nathanael Everhart on November 8, 2009 at 8:35pm

I always include advanced maintenance in my 201 class; taking apart the grinder, backflushing the machine, etc. Also I break down shots pulled into 5 second intervals and have them taste at each to emphasize the different components. Advanced discussion of milks and the differences in steaming. Also I teach sharing a bar, splitting duties so when two people are making drinks during a rush it's not chaos.