This 3-person group class takes place in-person at City Bean Roasters. Please select an available date from the drop down menu at the bottom of this page.

Learn the art and craft of the modern barista with City Bean’s experienced coffee educators.

Join us in our Los Angeles lab for a 2.5-hour, hands-on Advanced Espresso Preparation class designed for baristas who already know how to operate an espresso machine and want to deepen their technical skillset.

We’ll explore coffee solubility and extraction science, use a refractometer to dial in with precision, refine advanced puck preparation to eliminate channeling, and experiment with modern, non-traditional espresso approaches.

Prior completion of our Barista Basics class is highly recommended, but not required. This intensive is built to improve consistency, elevate flavor clarity, and push your espresso beyond the fundamentals.

All class participants also leave with a complimentary 12oz bag of City Bean coffee, and receive a 10% discount on all professional barista gear in our shop (valid day of class only).

Location:
City Bean Roasters
5051 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90016

Parking:
Street parking only - West View St or La Brea Ave, both around the corner from our Jefferson Blvd entrance, typically offer the easiest parking. Please plan accordingly and be on time, class begins promptly at the indicated start time.

Cancellations:
Your training session is NON-REFUNDABLE. Cancellations received via email (info@citybean.com) at least 72 hours before the start of class may be rescheduled to a future session, at City Bean’s discretion.

No Fragrance Policy:
City Bean restricts the use of scented products, like perfume, cologne, body spray, etc., to better accommodate individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies. This policy applies to all guests, class participants, and employees. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.