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