Classes

Cuppings and Workshops

Down below you’ll find dates available for coffee and tea cupping.

We also offer workshops that are shorter series of Specialty Coffee Association Certification (SCA) and European Specialty Tea Association Certification classes (ESTA).

Interested in taking classes leading to SCA or ESTA certificate recognized worldwide? Visit our International Barista and Coffee Academy website!

https://www.ibca-usa.com/

Do you want a casual, yet education, fun experience? Scroll down below! Tickets are available on our Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/infusion-coffee-and-tea-18543434731


International Coffee Tasting
Sep
21

International Coffee Tasting

International Coffee Tasting

Join us for an in-person event at Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters on East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ! Perfect for coffee lovers, a day date, or anyone interested in furthering their coffee knowledge! Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors from around the world. Experience the rich aromas and diverse tastes of coffee like never before. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just curious, this event is perfect for all. Discover new blends and single orgin coffees. Engage in lively conversations with fellow coffee enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this caffeine-fueled adventure! See you there!

🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐

All workshop attendees will receive a 25% coupon off retail coffee and tea!

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International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class
Sep
7

International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class

International Coffee Tasting

Join us for an in-person event at Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters on East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ! Perfect for coffee lovers, a day date, or anyone interested in furthering their coffee knowledge! Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors from around the world. Experience the rich aromas and diverse tastes of coffee like never before. Learn how to professionally brew coffees! Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just curious, this event is perfect for all. Discover new blends and single orgin coffees. Engage in lively conversations with fellow coffee enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this caffeine-fueled adventure! See you there!

🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐

All workshop attendees will receive a 25% coupon off retail coffee and tea!

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International Coffee Tasting
Aug
24

International Coffee Tasting

International Coffee Tasting

Join us for an in-person event at Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters on East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ! Perfect for coffee lovers, a day date, or anyone interested in furthering their coffee knowledge! Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors from around the world. Experience the rich aromas and diverse tastes of coffee like never before. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just curious, this event is perfect for all. Discover new blends and single orgin coffees. Engage in lively conversations with fellow coffee enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this caffeine-fueled adventure! See you there!

🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐

All workshop attendees will receive a 25% coupon off retail coffee and tea!

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International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class
Aug
10

International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class

International Coffee Tasting

Join us for an in-person event at Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters on East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ! Perfect for coffee lovers, a day date, or anyone interested in furthering their coffee knowledge! Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors from around the world. Experience the rich aromas and diverse tastes of coffee like never before. Learn how to professionally brew coffees! Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just curious, this event is perfect for all. Discover new blends and single orgin coffees. Engage in lively conversations with fellow coffee enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this caffeine-fueled adventure! See you there!

🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐

All workshop attendees will receive a 25% coupon off retail coffee and tea!

View Event →
International Coffee Tasting
Jul
27

International Coffee Tasting

International Coffee Tasting

Join us for an in-person event at Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters on East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ! Perfect for coffee lovers, a day date, or anyone interested in furthering their coffee knowledge! Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors from around the world. Experience the rich aromas and diverse tastes of coffee like never before. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just curious, this event is perfect for all. Discover new blends and single orgin coffees. Engage in lively conversations with fellow coffee enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this caffeine-fueled adventure! See you there!

🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐

All workshop attendees will receive a 25% coupon off retail coffee and tea!

View Event →
International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class
Jul
13

International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class

International Coffee Tasting

Join us for an in-person event at Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters on East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ! Perfect for coffee lovers, a day date, or anyone interested in furthering their coffee knowledge! Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors from around the world. Experience the rich aromas and diverse tastes of coffee like never before. Learn how to professionally brew coffees! Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just curious, this event is perfect for all. Discover new blends and single orgin coffees. Engage in lively conversations with fellow coffee enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this caffeine-fueled adventure! See you there!

🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐🎁⭐

All workshop attendees will receive a 25% coupon off retail coffee and tea!

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Barista Foundations
May
13

Barista Foundations

This is a full day course designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience. Successful candidates should be able to simply calibrate their grinders and make espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and steam milk to core standards.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $597 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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Brewing Foundations
Apr
22

Brewing Foundations

This course teaches the importance and interaction of all grinding and extraction methods, as well as brewing styles typically used in the coffee industry.

You will acquire the skills necessary for the preparation of coffee with respect to all of these methods.

With your improved skills and knowledge, you will be able to determine what factors are important for each brew style and quality.

At the end of class, you will reproduce and evaluate each brew method studied. This course is also excellent preparation for the Green Coffee class.

5 Credits Towards SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $565 including all materials

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Barista Foundations
Apr
21

Barista Foundations

This is a full day course designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience. Successful candidates should be able to simply calibrate their grinders and make espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and steam milk to core standards.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $597 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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SENSORY SKILLS FOUNDATIONS
Apr
20

SENSORY SKILLS FOUNDATIONS

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of formal coffee analysis.

You will develop keen sensory skills, formal cup tasting protocol, and proper terminology used in the coffee industry. We cover everything from setting up the preparation of a cup tasting with proper tools and utensils to the weights, grind, and measurements used with formal cup tasting protocol.

You will learn to use your sensory perceptions and proper terminology that is used by experts in the industry.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $645 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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COFFEE ROASTING FOUNDATIONS
Apr
19

COFFEE ROASTING FOUNDATIONS

The focus of this class is to get some basic impressions and physical understanding of the product and roasting process.

You will learn how to and practice distinguishing between green coffee and roasted coffee, identify the change in roaster flame control, repeat the process of timing a roast temperature evolution, learn how to weigh and record the moisture of green and roasted coffee, and identify the first crack.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $710 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Green Coffee Foundations
Apr
18

Green Coffee Foundations


The Green Coffee course covers everything about the unroasted or immature coffee bean, which is the actual “seed”. You will learn significant background on the science and history of green coffee, as well as botany, agronomy, processing, storage, decaffeination, and grinding. You will gain an understanding of how these factors affect the cup and taste of coffee.

All three levels of the class will cover to differing depths the fundamental principles of green coffee by analyzing its process from the producer to the roaster.

Professional will provide substantially more information regarding the financial and commercial mechanics that are applied to the specialty coffee industry, including the local, national and global sales systems.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $565 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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Barista Foundations
Mar
26

Barista Foundations

This is a full day course designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience. Successful candidates should be able to simply calibrate their grinders and make espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and steam milk to core standards.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $597 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Brewing Foundations
Mar
25

Brewing Foundations

This course teaches the importance and interaction of all grinding and extraction methods, as well as brewing styles typically used in the coffee industry.

You will acquire the skills necessary for the preparation of coffee with respect to all of th ese methods. With your improved skills and knowledge, you will be able to determine what factors are important for each brew style and quality.

At the end of class, you will reproduce and evaluate each brew method studied. This course is also excellent preparation for the Green Coffee class.

In the Professional class, you will use your previous knowledge to come up with brewing methods that best suit your style and unique needs.

Foundation = 5 Credits Towards SCA Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $565 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration

View Event →
Sensory Skills Foundations
Mar
23

Sensory Skills Foundations

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of formal coffee analysis.

You will develop keen sensory skills, formal cup tasting protocol, and proper terminology used in the coffee industry. We cover everything from setting up the preparation of a cup tasting with proper tools and utensils to the weights, grind, and measurements used with formal cup tasting protocol.

You will learn to use your sensory perceptions and proper terminology that is used by experts in the industry.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $645 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Coffee Roasting Foundations
Mar
22

Coffee Roasting Foundations

The focus of this class is to get some basic impressions and physical understanding of the product and roasting process.

You will learn how to and practice distinguishing between green coffee and roasted coffee, identify the change in roaster flame control, repeat the process of timing a roast temperature evolution, learn how to weigh and record the moisture of green and roasted coffee, and identify the first crack.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $710 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Green Coffee Foundations
Mar
21

Green Coffee Foundations

The Green Coffee course covers everything about the unroasted or immature coffee bean, which is the actual “seed”. You will learn significant background on the science and history of green coffee, as well as botany, agronomy, processing, storage, decaffeination, and grinding. You will gain an understanding of how these factors affect the cup and taste of coffee.

All three levels of the class will cover to differing depths the fundamental principles of green coffee by analyzing its process from the producer to the roaster.

Professional will provide substantially more information regarding the financial and commercial mechanics that are applied to the specialty coffee industry, including the local, national and global sales systems.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $565 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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Introduction to Coffee
Mar
20

Introduction to Coffee

This course lays the foundation for all subsequent IBCA classes and is a great way to “get a taste” of the IBCA curriculum.

Coffee Introduction is designed for newcomers to the coffee industry and will teach you all of the basic, essential coffee knowledge. It will cover a broad overview of coffee.

Perfect for the person who would like to explore what direction they wish to take their education within the Specialty Coffee Industry. When combined with IBCA’s specialty add-on courses, you will be well on your way in your specialty coffee skills and knowledge.

10 Credits Towards SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $465 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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Barista Skills Intermediate
Feb
28
to Feb 29

Barista Skills Intermediate

February 28th, 29th Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

During the first part of this intensive training class, you will learn about coffee history, green coffee, roasting, grinding, brewing, extraction and preparation, milk, water, service skills, presentation, cleaning and sensory technology.

The second half of the class is spent in the practical espresso stations. This is where you get hands-on experience with grinders, grinder adjustment, espresso machines, extraction, and pulling the perfect espresso shot.

Not only will you learn about milk, steaming and texturing, but you will practice it on the spot by preparing the perfect traditional espresso, cappuccino and latte. The class will be concluded with time learning the basics of latte art.

Intermediate = 10 Credits Towards SCA Coffee Diploma

Two Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $905 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

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Brewing Skills Intermediate
Feb
26
to Feb 27

Brewing Skills Intermediate

February 26th, 27th Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of formal coffee analysis. You will develop keen sensory skills, formal cup tasting protocol, and proper terminology used in the coffee industry.

We cover everything from setting up the preparation of a cup tasting with proper tools and utensils to the weights, grind, and measurements used with formal cup tasting protocol. You will learn to use your sensory perceptions and proper terminology that is used by experts in the industry.

Intermediate = 10 Credits Towards SCA Coffee Diploma

Two Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $865 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Barista Skills Foundations
Feb
23

Barista Skills Foundations

This is a full day course designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience. Successful candidates should be able to simply calibrate their grinders and make espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and steam milk to core standards.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $597 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Brewing Foundations
Feb
22

Brewing Foundations

This course teaches the importance and interaction of all grinding and extraction methods, as well as brewing styles typically used in the coffee industry.

You will acquire the skills necessary for the preparation of coffee with respect to all of th ese methods. With your improved skills and knowledge, you will be able to determine what factors are important for each brew style and quality.

At the end of class, you will reproduce and evaluate each brew method studied. This course is also excellent preparation for the Green Coffee class.

In the Professional class, you will use your previous knowledge to come up with brewing methods that best suit your style and unique needs.

Foundation = 5 Credits Towards SCA Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $565 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration

View Event →
Introduction to Tea
Feb
19

Introduction to Tea

Introduction to Tea is an ideal course for anyone who is new to the tea industry or just wants to know more about this amazing beverage: Newbies to speciality tea, cafés, tea houses, baristas, tea enthusiasts, new tea businesses.

This course has been designed to combine theory and practical activities where the student can learn and practice new skills in every session.

Students will receive tea and herbal samples to conduct the practical activities.

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration

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Sensory Skills Foundation
Feb
7

Sensory Skills Foundation

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of formal coffee analysis.

You will develop keen sensory skills, formal cup tasting protocol, and proper terminology used in the coffee industry. We cover everything from setting up the preparation of a cup tasting with proper tools and utensils to the weights, grind, and measurements used with formal cup tasting protocol.

You will learn to use your sensory perceptions and proper terminology that is used by experts in the industry.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $645 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Coffee Roasting Foundation
Feb
6

Coffee Roasting Foundation

The focus of this class is to get some basic impressions and physical understanding of the product and roasting process.

You will learn how to and practice distinguishing between green coffee and roasted coffee, identify the change in roaster flame control, repeat the process of timing a roast temperature evolution, learn how to weigh and record the moisture of green and roasted coffee, and identify the first crack.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $710 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
green coffee foundation
Feb
5

green coffee foundation


The Green Coffee course covers everything about the unroasted or immature coffee bean, which is the actual “seed”. You will learn significant background on the science and history of green coffee, as well as botany, agronomy, processing, storage, decaffeination, and grinding. You will gain an understanding of how these factors affect the cup and taste of coffee.

All three levels of the class will cover to differing depths the fundamental principles of green coffee by analyzing its process from the producer to the roaster.

Professional will provide substantially more information regarding the financial and commercial mechanics that are applied to the specialty coffee industry, including the local, national and global sales systems.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $565 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Coffee Roasting Intermediate
Feb
1
to Feb 2

Coffee Roasting Intermediate

February 1st, 2nd Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In the Intermediate course, you will learn how to easily identify the color range of roasted coffee beans and understand the cup result with different roast profiles.

You will be taught the steps required to install a coffee roaster, including different heat, energy sources, and materials needed for a professional roaster. You will be guided through the roasting stages, physical reactions, chemical reactions, browning process, and how different environmental conditions can affect the roast.

By the end of the class, you will be able to determine different defects of the roast, how air quality can affect roasting, maintenance of the machine, and how to stop a possible roaster fire. Finally, learn about different types of roasters and we will give you the tools to set up and design a typical micro roasting facility.

Intermediate = 10 Credits Towards SCA Coffee Diploma

Two Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $1,110 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions.

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Sensory Skills Foundations
Jan
24

Sensory Skills Foundations

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of formal coffee analysis.

You will develop keen sensory skills, formal cup tasting protocol, and proper terminology used in the coffee industry. We cover everything from setting up the preparation of a cup tasting with proper tools and utensils to the weights, grind, and measurements used with formal cup tasting protocol.

You will learn to use your sensory perceptions and proper terminology that is used by experts in the industry.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $645 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Coffee Roasting Foundations
Jan
23

Coffee Roasting Foundations

The focus of this class is to get some basic impressions and physical understanding of the product and roasting process.

You will learn how to and practice distinguishing between green coffee and roasted coffee, identify the change in roaster flame control, repeat the process of timing a roast temperature evolution, learn how to weigh and record the moisture of green and roasted coffee, and identify the first crack.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $710 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →
Barista Skills Foundations
Jan
23

Barista Skills Foundations

This is a full day course designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience. Successful candidates should be able to simply calibrate their grinders and make espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and steam milk to core standards.

Foundation = 5 Credits Toward SCA Coffee Diploma

Full Day Course with IBCA and SCA Certificate // $597 including all materials

Email support@espressoitalia-usa.com for registration instructions

View Event →