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Coffee Class. Home Barista 101! Learn To Make Espresso And Steam Milk.

Sun, November 29, 2026 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Sip Society Coffee Education Center
1806 West Cuyler Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
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Cost: From $85.00

Hey Chicago! Come learn the basics of becoming an expert home barista. We'll teach you how to pull espresso shots and steam milk!

Overview

Chicago! Join us for a hands-on, two-hour coffee experience focused on learning the basics of being an excellent at-home barista. This is our very beginner class! If you want to continue your coffee journey, consider signing up for a latte art or espresso class, one of which immediately follows this class.


What to expect:

  • You'll use a range of our espresso machines, from very beginner to high-end commerical (please do not bring your own machine to this version!)
  • You'll learn how to pull and taste espresso as part of a "dial-in" process
  • You'll learn how to steam milk for cortados, lattes, and cappuccinos

Who this is for?

  • Coffee lovers who want to recreate their favorite drinks at home
  • Home brewers or coffee professionals who need to brush up or start on their skillset
  • Anyone who enjoys hands-on, creative learning

All materials and ingredients are provided. No prior experience required. Just come ready to make, taste, and leave with new ideas you can recreate at home!

What's included?

  • Everything you need to learn how to pull taste espresso shots and steam great milk

Who are we?

Sip Society

We are Chicago's coffee community: from latte art, espresso, to professional barista training and in-home workshops, we do it all. Led by Bradley and Matthew who have over twenty years in the coffee industry, we run the Coffee Playground at 1806 W. Cuyler Ave. Check us out:

  • https://sipsociety.coffee
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@sipsociety.coffee
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@experimental.coffee

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  • Sip Society Coffee Education Center
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