Posted Fri Jun 15, 2012, 5:16am Subject: Classes in the Maritimes
I recently purchased my first legit machine - a Junior HX. I have looked all over for classes in the NB/NS/PEI and have found nothing closer than Montreal or Boston. So, I am wondering two things: if anyone knows of classes in this area that I have not come across, or if someone in the Fredericton area would like to spend a couple hours with me working on the machine, in exchange for homemade croissants or pie and all the coffee you want! Youtube and online tutorials are great, but nothing beats hands-on experience with an instructor. Cheers!
I know that DownEast Coffee in Moncton used to offer a one day class on all things coffee brewing and espresso. it involved going through the different types of drinks, then some of the more popular brewing methods.
As far as I know, they offered it only when they had time and enough interest from folks; it wasn't a regular, every week kind of thing. For all I know they're still doing it. Wouldn't hurt for you to contact them and express an interest.
Regardless, if you're going to get into coffee in the Maritimes, Terry Montague is a guy you want to know.
T-Rick
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Posted Fri Jun 22, 2012, 2:00pm Subject: Re: Classes in the Maritimes
Don't know if there is anything formal set up, but possibly you could work out something with Jim at Java Blend; North Street in Halifax if you were down for a day or two. Less likely but equally excellent would be something with Zane at Two if By Sea in Halifax or Dartmouth.
Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012, 7:14am Subject: Re: Classes in the Maritimes
Thanks for all the input.
I "know" the guys at DownEast but great suggestion (although I don't love their coffee).
Halifax is probably the best bet, I guess, but you're right that Zane is probably a less likely candidate. My understand is that TIBS is pretty private about how they do espresso, which is fair, and also Zane just got a little bit busier as of today:
Yeah, you're not the first I hear say that. They don't push the envelope in terms of coffee offerings. Their Lescarbot espresso is very good, mind you. So far, I've always had to special request it; they don't usually stock it at Café Codiac or the market. It is by far their best espresso.
Being in Moncton, I am envious of Halifax's progressive coffee culture. I also love the idea of beans roasted in Atlantic Canada to rival 49th Parallel and other such "progressive" roasters outside of the region.
T-Rick
BOOKMAN: "You buy a jar of Folger's Crystals, you put it in the cupboard, you forget about it. Then later on when you need it, it's there. It lasts forever. It's freeze-dried. Freeze-dried Crystals."
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