Enthusiast Courses

Enthusiast Courses FAQs

• What types of coffee workshops do Origin offer?

  We offer four different types of coffee courses that include latte art, home espresso, filter coffee making and coffee tasting.

• What will I learn at the latte art workshop?

  Included in the course will be a step-by-step guide on how to steam and pour milk. An introduction into different art patterns, such as heart, rosetta and tulip as well as practical guidance and support from our experienced specialists.

• What will I learn at the home espresso workshop?

  Included in the course will be a step-by-step guide on the following areas; espresso recipe, grinder calibration, dose & yield, puck preparation, extraction, milk texturing.

• What will I learn at the filter coffee workshop?

  Included in the course will be a step-by-step guide on how to correctly brew using methods, including the AeroPress and V60 dripper. Theory in relation to coffee bean processes and brewing suitability alongside practical guidance and support from our experienced specialists.

• What is included in the coffee workshop?

  As much coffee as you can drink on the day. A complementary 250g bag of coffee, from our mainstay coffee portfolio and a 15% off brewing equipment voucher to use online.

• Which course should I do if I am a beginner?

  The latte art course is a really fun and engaging way to get started if you are a beginner. You will be using espresso machines and grinding/weighing coffee so it's a good starter point. From there you can move onto the filter or espresso coffee making courses.

• How long are the coffee workshops?

  Between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on what course you choose.

• Where do Origin run their coffee workshops and barista training?

  These are held in our training labs in Cornwall (Porthleven) and London (Shoreditch, Southwark).