This workshop gives us the opportunity to learn how to make a balanced espresso, in which we highlight all the flavors and characteristics of the coffee’s origin.

The workshop includes a theoretical and a practical part in which we will learn:

introductory knowledge about equipment (grinder and espresso machine);
introductory knowledge about approaching a new coffee;
introductory knowledge about the taste and appearance of an ideal espresso;
introductory knowledge about the steps we need to follow to obtain an ideal espresso.

At the end there will be a Q&A session.

The workshop is held by Cristi Oltean, trainer at Meron.

Cristi entered the world of specialty coffee 7 years ago and since then he has participated in numerous national and international competitions, such us:

• Romania National Latte Art Championship 2018, 3rd place
• Meron Latte Art Throwdown 2019, 1st place
• Romania National Latte Art Championship 2022, 1st place
• Romania National Latte Art Championship 2023, 1st place
• Romania Cup Tasting Championship 2023, 1st place
• Romania Barista Championship 2023, 1st place
• World Latte Art Championship 2023, 16th place

Workshop duration: 3 hours
Maximum number of workshop participants: 4
Location: Meron Horea, Horea street, no. 5, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj

The fee includes:

– presence in the workshop;

– all necessary equipment and accessories

– a Meron coffee bag