# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hands-on barista training focused on real cafe workflow, espresso consistency, and dialing in with confidence.About this EventContact us for details on how to claim your spot in the Barista Pathway series.Espresso Essentials & Workflow — Practical Skills Workshop, ChicagoPart 2 of the Sip Society Barista Pathway SeriesThis workshop is designed for aspiring baristas and working baristas who want to move beyond theory and develop repeatable, professional espresso habits.Participants will work directly on commercial-grade espresso equipment while instructors assess skills using industry-relevant performance metrics drawn from actual café expectations.No prior cafe experience requiredWhat You’ll Learn☕ Bar Setup & Workflow FundamentalsLearn how to operate behind the bar without creating chaos. You’ll practice:Proper espresso bar setup (tools, towels, workflow zones)Clean vs. dirty rag usage⚙️ Espresso Machine & Grinder OperationGet comfortable “driving” the equipment safely and intentionally:Correct portafilter use and group head flushingConsistent grinding, dosing, and tamping? Executing a Given Espresso RecipeBefore improvising, you’ll learn how to execute:Pulling espresso to a provided recipe (dose, yield, time)? Dialing In Espresso with IntentionLearn how to adjust espresso variables efficiently—without guessing:Identifying which variable to adjust first (grind size, dose, yield)? Taste-Based Evaluation & Espresso LanguageTrain your palate to guide your decisions:Identifying under-extracted vs. over-extracted espresso by tasteUsing flavor, texture, and body descriptorsConnecting taste directly to extraction issuesAnd more!Check out our pathway here: https://sipsociety.square.site/chicago-barista-pathwayAgendaFoundations of Espresso WorkflowInfo: Set up the bar for success before the first shot is pulled.
Participants begin with a guided walkthrough of espresso bar setup, tools, and workflow fundamentals. We’ll cover efficient station organization, wet vs. dry zones, and professional movement behind the bar. The goal is to build habits that support consistency, speed, and cleanliness in a real café environment.Brewing, Recipe Execution & Dialing InInfo: Learn to pull consistent shots—then adjust with intention.
Working in small groups, participants will pull espresso using a provided recipe while practicing proper machine and grinder operation. We’ll focus on hitting target dose, yield, and time before learning how to dial in by adjusting variables logically. Taste-based evaluation is introduced to connect flavor, texture, and extraction.Tasting, Troubleshooting & Professional HabitsInfo: Taste together, solve problems, and build café-ready standards.
The workshop concludes with group tasting, common espresso troubleshooting, and cleaning best practices. Participants learn to identify under- and over-extraction, diagnose common issues like channeling or fast shots, and maintain equipment throughout service-style practice—reinforcing habits expected in professional coffee environments.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/barista-pathway-series-part-2-espresso-essentials-and-workflow/100001988027001277
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Sip Society Coffee Education Center
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sip Society Coffee Education Center
- **lat**: 41.9554159
- **long**: -87.6747206
- **full address**: Sip Society Coffee Education Center, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow being held?
  - **A:** Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Sip Society Coffee Education Center, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow?
  - **A:** Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow is organized by Sip Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Barista Pathway Series Part 2 - Espresso Essentials and Workflow sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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