Learn the art of coffee brewing with hands-on guidance from expert barista at GUIDA Drip Bar.
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Refunds will not be provided for missed departures by latecomers
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 13:00–17:00
Friday 13:00–17:00
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Sunday 10:00–17:00
The GUIDA Drip Bar class emphasizes storing coffee beans in airtight containers, away from light, heat, and moisture, to preserve their freshness. Participants learn that whole beans retain flavor longer than ground coffee, and understanding proper storage is key to a superior brewing experience. The class highlights how oxygen is coffee's enemy, affecting its aroma and taste profile.
In the GUIDA Drip Bar class, participants learn essential coffee extraction principles, including water temperature, grind size, brewing time, and coffee-to-water ratio. Expert baristas guide attendees on how to adjust these variables to achieve optimal flavor balance, avoid over-extraction (bitterness) or under-extraction (sourness), and consistently brew a delicious cup of coffee.
Common challenges in drip coffee brewing include inconsistent water flow, incorrect grind size leading to uneven extraction, and maintaining ideal brewing temperature. The GUIDA Drip Bar class addresses these by providing hands-on practice with proper pour-over techniques, guidance on selecting the right grinder setting, and tips for temperature control, ensuring a smoother brewing process.
Yes, the GUIDA Drip Bar class delves into how coffee bean handling from farm to cup significantly influences flavor. Participants discover how processing methods, storage conditions, and transportation logistics can affect the beans' inherent characteristics, contributing to their unique aromas and taste profiles. This understanding enhances appreciation for coffee origins.
Freshly brewed coffee is best enjoyed immediately after preparation, typically within 20-30 minutes for optimal taste and aroma. The GUIDA Drip Bar tasting session teaches participants to identify subtle flavor changes as coffee cools or sits, highlighting how factors like oxidation rapidly degrade quality. This helps in assessing and appreciating peak freshness.
The GUIDA Drip Bar class focuses on mastering the pour-over technique, teaching participants about consistent water pouring, bloom saturation, and circular pouring patterns. Expert baristas demonstrate precise control over flow rate and saturation to ensure even extraction, resulting in a clean, rich, and flavorful cup unique to this brewing method.
During the hands-on session at GUIDA Drip Bar, participants explore various pour-over specific equipment, including different drippers (e.g., V60, Kalita Wave), gooseneck kettles for precise water control, and scales for accurate coffee-to-water ratios. The class offers practical experience with these tools to help perfect individual brewing styles.
The GUIDA Drip Bar class guides participants through discovering what distinguishes various coffee beans. You'll learn about how origin, processing, and roast level create unique flavor notes, from fruity and floral to nutty and chocolatey. The guided tasting session allows you to identify these distinct aromas and characteristics firsthand.