Espresso + Milk Masterclass | May 30-31, 2026

Join us at DOCR Headquarters for our two-day Espresso + Milk Masterclass!

The Espresso + Milk Masterclass is a two-day, certification course offered through DOCR Academy at Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Headquarters + Cafe in Ferndale, Michigan. 

Building across two full days of structured instruction and hands-on workshop time, the course covers the complete technical and theoretical foundations of espresso alongside an in-depth study of milk science, steaming technique, and latte art. Led by our Coffee Educators, this course is designed for students seeking a comprehensive, professional-level foundation in espresso-based beverage creation.

Students will develop a working understanding of espresso extraction, brewing variables, and recipe construction on Day 1, then transition on Day 2 to the science of milk, the mechanics of steaming, and the principles of latte art at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Instruction moves between lecture and hands-on practice throughout both days, with direct access to our educators during each workshop session.

The course is well-suited for working baristas seeking to formalize and deepen their technical knowledge, as well as those newer to specialty coffee who want a structured, intensive introduction to professional espresso and milk preparation. No prior experience is required.

Upon completion, students will receive official DOCR Academy certification of completion suitable for display for the Espresso Masterclass curriculum, printed supplemental course materials, and a special designed print to commemorate their time at the Academy. Students are also encouraged to cite DOCR Coffee Educators as professional references.

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This class will include:

• Structured lectures covering espresso theory, milk science, and latte art
• Multiple hands-on workshops with direct educator guidance across both days
• One-on-one and small-group instruction from DOCR Coffee Educators

On the class agenda:

DAY 1 — ESPRESSO

• Coffee as a craft: context and history
• The specialty coffee movement and its standards
• Espresso defined: origins, mechanics, and purpose
• Extraction theory and the science of the shot
• Brewing variables and how to control them
• Building and refining an espresso recipe
• Hands-on espresso workshop

DAY 2 — MILK + ESPRESSO-BASED BEVERAGES Milk

• Milk chemistry and its role in espresso-based drinks
• Steaming technique: structure, texture, and temperature
• Latte art theory and foundational pours
• Hands-on latte art workshop, with instruction available at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels based on student experience