Coffee 101 - Barista Beginnings

Espresso 101 at Fulton Moto

Tired of beating your head against your kitchen counter trying to figure out why your coffee just isn’t that good? Espresso 101 is a hands-on introduction to making better coffee without turning it into a science project.

Whether you’re brewing at home or curious about what goes on behind the bar at your favorite café, we’ll cover the fundamentals that actually make a difference.

We’ll get into:

• Bean Preference – roast levels, origins, flavor profiles, and figuring out what you actually like

• Pour Overs – grind size, ratios, water temperature, and technique

• Siphon Brewers – how they work and what makes them different

• Espresso Variables – dose, grind, yield, time, temperature, and how each changes the shot

• Moka Pots & Home Brewing – making great coffee without an expensive setup

• Commercial Espresso Machines – how café equipment works and how it differs from your home machine

• Dialing In Espresso – tasting, adjusting, and troubleshooting until you get it right

• Milk Steaming – temperature, texture, microfoam, and the basics of pouring

No experience necessary. Just show up ready to drink some coffee, ask questions, play with some equipment, and leave knowing how to make a much better cup at home.