Espresso Fundamentals

A Hands-On Introduction to Espresso

You don’t learn espresso by watching someone else make it. Work with the machine, taste different extractions, and learn how to make adjustments that improve the cup.

Duration: 6 Hours
Workshop fee: ₱4,500 per participant
Class capacity: Up to 8 participants

What You’ll Learn

• Espresso machines and grinders
• Dose, yield, brew ratio and extraction time
• Distribution and tamping
• Grind size and extraction
• Introduction to dialing in
• Recognizing common extraction problems
• Basic milk steaming and texturing
• Espresso station cleaning and maintenance

What to Expect

Repeated espresso preparation, grinder adjustment, comparative tasting, guided dialing in, milk steaming, and a practical brewing challenge.

Who This Is For

Aspiring baristas, beginner café staff, home espresso enthusiasts, and café owners who want to understand espresso preparation.

What’s Included

• Training coffee and milk
• Use of espresso machines and grinders
• Espresso Fundamentals workbook
• Recipe reference card
• 250g take-home practice coffee
• Certificate of Completion

Schedule & Registration

Public workshops are scheduled on weekdays. Private or group sessions, including weekends, may be arranged subject to availability.

Your registration is confirmed only after payment has been received and verified by Mangkas Coffee Studio. Workshop dates and venue details will be communicated for each scheduled session. Classes are subject to minimum enrollment requirements.

Registration & Cancellation

Payments are generally non-refundable. A refund for a participant-initiated cancellation may be granted if the vacated seat is filled by another paying participant. Cancellations at least 7 days before the class may be transferred once to another person or a future schedule, subject to availability. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable; transfers to another person must be arranged before the class. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable and non-creditable. If Mangkas Coffee Studio cancels a workshop, participants may choose a full refund or transfer to another schedule.

Learn. Practice. Taste. Repeat.

Private individual session: ₱4,500 for 1 participant. Group package: ₱16,000 for 4 participants (₱4,000 each). For other group sizes, please contact us before booking.

Scheduling & Registration Requests

Weekday classes are arranged by appointment. Weekend sessions are considered case by case, subject to trainer and studio availability.

No payment is required when submitting your checkout request. Complete checkout using the designated no-payment/manual registration method. Our team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss available dates, minimum class enrollment, and payment instructions.

Checkout is a scheduling request, not a confirmed seat. Your class is confirmed only after we agree on a schedule and receive and verify your payment. Do not make payment until our team provides instructions.