1 Hour 30 Min | $65
Join Chris Brooks, Co-founder of Coalescence Coffee Company, in Norfolk for a hands-on espresso class built around your own machine. This class is exclusively for home espresso setups, and participants must bring their equipment, as instruction is tailored to the specific machine you use.
Bring your own machine and learn how to refine your technique for craft café-quality shots.
Brewing great coffee isn’t guesswork—it’s understanding the variables that shape flavor. In this class, you’ll learn the principles of extraction, how grind size and brew ratios affect taste, and how to consistently dial in your coffee for clarity and balance.
Throughout the class, you’ll brew coffee using popular methods such as pour-over, French press, and other manual techniques. You’ll develop a repeatable process for achieving consistent results and learn how to troubleshoot common brewing challenges.
Whether you want to improve your daily routine or better understand the craft behind specialty coffee, this class gives you the knowledge and confidence to brew with intention and consistency.
Perfect for coffee lovers, beginners, and at-home baristas looking to improve their brewing skills and better understand flavor development.
Meet Your Instructor
Chris Brooks, Co-Founder of Coalescence Coffee Company, brings over 25 years of specialty coffee experience and a passion for helping people brew better coffee at home. His teaching focuses on practical technique, extraction fundamentals, and building confidence behind every cup.
At our core, we are about coffee and community—creating a space where every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed and invited to belong. We believe in creating connection, learning from the people and stories around us, and building relationships with our neighbors. Our space exists to support community groups, offering an open and welcoming environment where local gatherings, ideas, and friendships can grow. Through collaboration, we partner with organizations and individuals both locally and globally, sharing their work and strengthening the impact we can make together. We also provide co-spaces, including event rentals, co-working opportunities, and shared workspace designed to bring people together in meaningful ways. None of this would be possible without core support—the donors and volunteers whose generosity and commitment help sustain our mission and keep our doors open to the community.
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