Cupping Sessions

Our Head Roaster, Mike MacDonald, creates an exceptional experience for each Cupping Session. From the coffees tasted to the session’s focus each Cupping is a unique experience.

• Taste coffee like the professionals
• Explore and understand different origins and characteristics of coffee

Maximum 12 people per course

R50 / 1 hour

Cape Town and Johannesburg

Coffee Knowledge Sessions – Sunday Brews

For both the coffee geeks and those who want to grow their coffee knowledge and appreciation. Head Roaster, Mike MacDonald, hosts Sunday Brews and shares his passion and coffee knowledge.

• Different focus each month
• Taste various coffees
• Learn about different coffee varieties and coffee processing
• Gain an appreciation for fine and speciality coffees

Maximum 12 people per course

R120 / 1 hour

Cape Town

Home Barista Courses

Brewing basics and coffee theory with our Head of Academy and Lead Barista, Winston Thomas. A practical course full of hands-on experience and demonstrations for home baristas and coffee enthusiast.

• Coffee theory
• A roasting demonstration
• Brewing demonstration of the alternative brew methods
• Espresso tasting

Maximum 12 people per course

R600 / 3 hours

Cape Town and Johannesburg

Professional Barista Course

Improve your coffee brewing skills and knowledge by joining our wholesale customer training with Head of Academy and Lead Barista, Winston Thomas. Pour and brew coffee at a professional level with our 3 day in-depth coffee theory and a hands-on brewing experience.

• Coffee Theory
• Hands-on coffee brewing
• Perfect espresso pour, micro-textured milk and latte art
• Tools to diagnose and solve their own problems

Maximum 8 students

R3500 / 3 days

9:00 to 3:30 from Tuesday to Thursday

Condensed Pro Course

Refresh your barista skills. The course is shaped to suit each student’s needs, our Head of Academy and Lead Barista, Winston Thomas, spends time focusing on a personalised, student specific class dynamic.

• Personalised course content
• Practical skill improvement
• Each student works on their own espresso machine

Maximum 2 students per class

R3000 / 1 Day

Classes are available Tuesday to Saturday (depending on availability)

Cape Town and Johannesburg

Coffee Consulting

One-on-one coffee consultation with an Origin barista trainer. Develop your barista skills or learn how to use your own coffee machine, we will design a coffee course to suit your needs.

• Personalised course content
• Private course

Available upon request

Cape Town and Johannesburg