OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
We're dedicated to equipping our staff with the knowledge and skills required to excel in serving our communities through exceptional coffee practices. We are excited to announce that we've made our Training Lab at the DOCR HQ publicly accessible to coffee enthusiasts alike. Hone in on your skills and knowledge through our certified educators! Below is a list of classes to expect on the itinerary. Stay up-to-date on Instagram and our Eventbrite. for future classes we'll be hosting. We're now offering Open Lab Hours to the public for Individual and Guided Training as well. For more information and to book a session, click here!
Coffee Education Classes For Our Community
Here's a list of courses we offer at our Training Lab in the Ferndale Cafe + HQ. Stay up-to-date by signing up for our newsletter and following us on social media! Check our Eventbrite for a list of public classes.
IN THE LAB @ DOCR HQ
Our Training Lab is now open to the public for use our equipment, coffee, milk and more. This is a chance to sharpen your espresso preparation skills or get some reps on latte art! Are you training for a throw down or competition? Do you want the chance to use a Slayer espresso machine? Or do you just want some one-on-one time with our DOCR Education Department to hone in on your at-home brewing methods? We have Individual and Guided Training lab hours available for you to select from. To book a session, click here!
Latte Art
Learn how to steam milk and pour latte art like your favorite baristas! We offer beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert level classes.
Our next Beginner Level Latte Art Class is set for Sept. 28 from noon-2pm at our Ferndale Cafe + HQ Training Lab. Buy your ticket today!
Coffee 101
A broad overview of all things coffee from seed to cup, including what exactly decaf coffee is, processing methods and the roasting process.
Brewing Basics
We’ll teach you how to brew coffee through two different methods and the fundamentals of drip filtration and full immersion. We’ll hone in on tasting + flavor notes while comparing the two brew methods, as well as teach you our V60 Pour Over recipe.
Our next Brewing Basics Class is Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9-11am. Buy your ticket today!
Introduction to Espresso
What is espresso? Don’t worry — we’ll teach you that AND how to best prepare your puck to pull delicious espresso.
Coffee Varietals + Origin Analysis
There are many types of coffee plants grown in the world. We’ll teach you about coffee varieties and how it plays a part in sourcing our beans, the tasting experience, flavor notes and how to brew our coffee. We'll also do a deep dive into where coffee comes from and the specifics of how coffee came to be in that area.
Palate + Sensory Study
We'll spend time evaluating the tasting notes and other characteristics of coffee beans to judge their quality through fragrance, acidity, aftertaste, balance, body and flavor.
Roastery Tour
Get a tour of our roasting facility in Ferndale at our Cafe + HQ to learn about our process and operation. We'll roast coffee together, do a coffee tasting, and you'll go home with a bag of freshly roasted beans!