CONSULTING + EDUCATION SERVICES
Sharing our knowledge
Taking it to the next level
At DOCR, we place great emphasis on fostering coffee education. Our commitment lies in comprehending the coffee journey from seed to cup, ensuring that the communities and businesses we serve receive the finest coffee products. We offer our wholesale partners an initial, complimentary onboarding training session and can provide additional coffee consultation services.
The foundation of our consulting and education program is built on our collective 30-plus years of experience in the specialty coffee industry and applying them toward supporting you in finding success from day one. Pulling from our collective industry connections and resources, our team can help with each and every step of obtaining your ultimate dream. Whether you’re looking to add coffee to your restaurant, office, church, build a mobile coffee cart, or build the perfect cafe — we’ve got you covered!
Our goal is to witness the coffee community flourish. Below is an overview of what we offer. We're committed to what you need and how we can help you achieve your dreams!
A deep dive in to every detail
Here's what we can offer you through our consulting and education services.
From seed to cup
We provide every detail on how we source and purchase our coffee, where it comes from, our approach to roasting and the brewing methods we strongly stand behind.
- Farming + producers
- Origin + processing methods
- Importer information
- Roasting philosophies
- Brewing methods
Manual and automatic brewing
- Choosing the right coffee for each brewing method
- Choosing the right coffee for your type of service
- Proper extraction and dialing in of each type of coffee
- Palate + sensory training
Espresso fundamentals
We take pride in having best practices in espresso fundamentals. We take you through every step, ensuring you're confident in continuously leading this preparation.
- Espresso prep + proper extraction training
- Milk steaming + texture
- Latte art
- Drink building
Buildout & Planning
- Architectural support with trusted architects + contractors
- Bar planning for optimal workflow
- Menu development + creation
- Loan support + overview
- Legal support + overview
- Branding, design + marketing services through our Creative Department
- HR support + hiring
- Financial projections + analysis
Securing equipment & proper training
We work with a variety of some of the best coffee equipment suppliers in the world. We help in researching and determining the best equipment your business needs, securing it, and providing the installation and proper training.
- Espresso machines
- Coffee grinders
- Brewing equipment
- Coffee scales
- Installation and support
- Continued maintenance + support
- Financial breakdown along with financing
White label design services
We have an in-house Creative Department with the skills and expertise to create your white label branding and design.
- Work with your unique brand + style
- Co-branding or entirely your brand
- Green coffee purchasing and roasting
- Coffee profiled for your goals
Education and training services
DOCR has a developed Education Department that can provide coffee education and training on every aspect of your coffee business.
- Access to our internal Education Department and its resources.
- Management training + development
- Barista training
- Training on equipment upkeep, daily cleaning + continued maintenance
Interested in consulting and educational services?
Share with us how our consulting and educational services can elevate your operational excellence. Please complete the form, providing your name, contact details, and a concise overview of your company and its consultation requirements.