Counter Culture Coffee Training Center

A few months ago I took the Espresso at Home course here at the barista training center, it was an absolutely phenomenal experience. The instructor, Liam, took his time going through the background of Counter Culture Coffee, the science of espresso, and lots and lots of practice pulling your own shots and steaming…

A beautiful space used only for education and training. They host semi-regular public events (coffee cuppings, tastings, etc.), but there is no retail coffee business here.

Beautiful space used for coffee trainings for baristas, wholesale coffee clients, and open to the public every Friday morning 10-11am for free, educational coffee tastings (and sometimes for additional coffee-related events). The staff was friendly, well-informed, and made my visit a pleasure!

This location is a bit hidden but it’s right in the heart of Union square across the street from bow market, and halfway between market basket. I’ve taken a couple classes with Abbie who is kind and knowledgeable, and welcoming toward those of us trying to learn more about coffee.