Espresso Masterclass | September 12, 2026

Join us at DOCR Headquarters for a full day of our Espresso Masterclass! The Espresso Masterclass is a full-day, certification-bearing course offered through DOCR Academy at Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Headquarters + Cafe in Ferndale, Michigan. With eight hours of structured instruction and hands-on workshop time, students will develop a thorough understanding of espresso from its origins to the technical variables that define a well-executed shot. Led by our Coffee Educators, the course balances theory with direct practice, giving students the foundational knowledge and tactile experience needed to work with espresso at a professional level. The session runs from 9am to 5pm with a one-hour break in between. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook, pen, and to arrive with questions. Upon completion, students will receive official DOCR Academy certification of completion suitable for display for the Espresso Masterclass curriculum, printed supplemental course materials, and a special designed print to commemorate their time at the Academy. Students are also encouraged to cite DOCR Coffee Educators as professional references. —— This class will include: Structured lecture covering espresso theory and history Multiple hands-on workshops with direct educator guidance One-on-one and small-group instruction On the class agenda: Coffee as a craft: context and history The specialty coffee movement and its standards Espresso defined: origins, mechanics, and purpose Extraction theory and the science of the shot Brewing variables and how to control them Building and refining an espresso recipe Hands-on espresso workshop