Training & Education
We offer training for professional baristas—to help anyone get from just-getting-started to ready-to-pour. And since we believe that great coffee should be available to everyone, our courses are also open to anyone who wants to become a coffee connoisseur.
See below for available courses.
Training Staff
Our training staff is exceptional if we do say so ourselves. You’ll be guided through training developed by SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Certified Lead Instructors and BGA (Barista Guild of America) Certified Baristas. Our instructors are experienced, helpful, and here for you!
Ongoing Coffee Education
Sometimes, you need to train new staff. But other times, your staff might just need a refresher course. If that sounds familiar, we're here to help. We offer coffee education courses in Lancaster for individuals, newly formed teams, longstanding teams, and everyone in between.
Training Location
LANCASTER
1132 Elizabeth Ave.
Lancaster PA, 17601
ON-SITE TRAINING
Please email: education@squareonecoffee.com
classes make great gifts!
Give the coffee enthusiast in your life a unique experience. Give them the gift of a coffee training class with SQ1 at our HQ in Lancaster, PA!
Your recipient can choose from the following training classes:
Espresso 101
Milk Lab (students must complete Espresso 101 prior to this class)
Manual Brewing
Espresso 201 (students must complete Espresso 101 prior to this class)
Class Bundle: Espresso 101 & Milk Lab (same day)
Class Bundle: Espresso 101 & Manual Brewing (same day)
As you add this to your cart, you’ll be asked for all the relevant info. You tell us who and when, and we’ll email your recipient to let them know the good news(!) and get them signed up for their desired class and date. All you have to do is sit back and wait for the IG Stories to roll in.
For more info contact: education@squareonecoffee.com
Training Courses in LANCASTER
This class is dedicated to understanding the basics of milk chemistry and how to achieve the proper milk texture for espresso based beverages.
Students will have hands on practice steaming milk to learn proper milk steaming and texturizing methods. Students will be introduced to basic latte art designs, with an opportunity for practice pouring those designs. The majority of this class is hands on practice for both steaming milk and pouring latte art. Come ready to learn!
**Espresso 101 is a prerequisite for Intro to Milk**
Class Duration: 2 hours
Class Size: limited to 4 people
Class Location: 1132 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
For more info: education@squareonecoffee.com
This class provides students with an understanding of the fundamental brewing principles that apply to all coffee brewing: water, brew ratio, grind size, time, and temperature.
Students will brew and taste a variety of extractions to learn to detect the characteristics of over- and under-extraction. This class includes hands-on brewing time.
Class Duration: 2 hours
Class Size: limited to 3 people
Class Location: 1132 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
For more info: education@squareonecoffee.com
Espresso 101 addresses the basics of dosing, tamping, and extraction.
Each student will have time on the espresso machine with the goal of pulling a good shot of espresso by the end of the class. This class also briefly touches on coffee's history and some basic 'seed to cup' information.
**Espresso 101 is a prerequisite for Espresso 201 and for Milk Lab**
Class Duration: 2-3 hours
Class Size: limited to 4 people
Class Location: 1132 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
For more info: education@squareonecoffee.com
This class further explores espresso extraction.
Students will develop their palate as they taste several different ways a barista can over-extract and under-extract a shot of espresso. Each student will have an opportunity to spend extended time on the espresso machine to practice dialing the espresso in to predetermined parameters.
**Completion of Espresso 101 is a prerequisite for this class**
Class Duration: 2 hours
Class Size: limited to 4 people
Class Location: 1132 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
For more info: education@squareonecoffee.com
Groups of 3 or more: Don’t see a class that fits your schedule? Email us at info@squareonecoffee.com for more dates.
Public COFFEE TASTINGS
At our HQ in LANCASTER, PA
Join us for a coffee tasting in Lancaster!
Explore our current offerings with this one hour tasting lead by one of our knowledgeable Coffee Educators. This tasting is a traditional coffee cupping. No experience needed. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. Tastings are held at our warehouse located at:
1132 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster PA 17601