Intro to Espresso Class
October 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Reading Coffee Company, 316 W Main Street, Birdsboro · $40
Also on Wed, Sep 23 and Wed, Oct 7.
About the event
Reading Coffee Company opens its bar for an evening of espresso instruction led by Beverage Director John Cappelletti. The session starts with a short talk on espresso as a brewing method, then moves into a look at workflow and hands-on practice on the shop's equipment.
From there the focus turns to tasting and dialing in a shot, with guidance you can carry back to a machine at home. Time is set aside for questions, and participants go home with a few gifts. Nothing to bring along, and tasting discard cups are available for anyone watching their caffeine.
This is a good fit for home baristas who want professional-level coaching, anyone who received an espresso machine and wants to use it well, and newer coffee enthusiasts weighing whether a home setup makes sense for them. Because the workshop involves hot equipment, water, steam, and liquids, closed-toe shoes and practical clothing are recommended, and the instructor should be told in advance about allergies, sensitivities, or physical limitations.
