Hands steaming milk on the Fellow Espresso Series 1 during class

Winter Drink
Building.

A peppermint syrup, a chocolate sauce and a cranberry syrup, three cafe drinks, taught on the Fellow Espresso Series 1 at the roastery in Detroit. Saturday December 12 or Saturday January 23, 10am to 12pm.

Hot peppermint mocha, cranberry espresso tonic and iced peppermint mocha
Pouring cold foam onto an iced drink in class
Chopped chocolate and chocolate sauce ingredients
Mise en place on the class table at the roastery
Iced peppermint mocha with cold foam and shaved chocolate
Measured spices and extracts ready for a sauce
Peppermint syrup ingredients
Pouring steamed milk into a cup in class
Cranberry espresso tonic with an orange peel
Pulling a shot in class
Hot and iced peppermint mochas
A sauce demo at the class table
Fresh cranberries and cranberry syrup ingredients
A finished latte on the bar
The three winter drinks from above

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Winter Drink
Building.

Learn cafe-quality drinks, from the syrups up. You'll make a peppermint syrup, a chocolate sauce and a cranberry syrup, then build three drinks with them on the Fellow Espresso Series 1: the peppermint mocha, hot and iced, and a cranberry espresso tonic. Built for anyone who wants to learn the art of drink building, whether that's for a cafe menu or a home bar.

Taught on the Fellow Espresso Series 1

Next sessionSaturday December 12, 10am - 12pm

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Questions before class.

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What do you cover in the drink building class?

Making sauces and syrups that last, and the science behind why they do. Ratios and how to balance a drink. Cold foams. A short espresso lesson so every drink starts with a proper shot.

Do I need to know espresso before taking the drink building class?

Not much. We give a basic espresso lesson when the drink building begins, and an espresso cheat sheet goes home with you.

What's the difference between the classes, and which should I take first?

The drink building classes are about syrups, sauces and drink builds, with a different seasonal menu each time. Espresso Foundations is the machine: dialing in, shots, milk. Take whichever one you're more drawn to. If you want a recommendation, Espresso Foundations first, so every drink you build later has a proper espresso underneath it. Completely optional though.

Can I make these drinks at home without an espresso machine?

Yes. The sauces and syrups work in any drink. To get close to the espresso version, use a strong, concentrated brew, or just add them to regular drip coffee. We encourage experimenting.

Can I take the class if I'm dairy-free?

Yes. We stock whole and oat milk. If you have other dietary restrictions, let us know ahead of class and we'll have an alternative milk that works for you.

How big are the classes and where are they?

Eight people maximum per class, so everyone gets time on the machine. Classes run at the Coffeehaus Roastery, 2220 Gratiot Ave in Detroit, on Saturday mornings. Whole and oat milk are provided.

Can we book a private class for a group?

Yes. Birthdays, team outings, or something fun to do with a small group. Minimum of four people, on select dates. Email support@coffeeha.us with a headcount and a few dates.

What if I can't make my class?

Email support@coffeeha.us at least 48 hours before your class to reschedule or get a refund. With less than 48 hours' notice, we'll do our best to move you to a future session.

Can I gift a class?

Yes. Book a seat in the recipient's name and email support@coffeeha.us to say it's a gift. We'll send them a note, and if the date doesn't work for them we'll move them to another session.

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