July 25, 2007

Espresso 501: An Advanced Course in Coffee and Espresso

Espresso 501: An Advanced Course in Coffee and Espresso This 75-minute DVD is an advanced course in coffee and espresso for the specialty coffee industry professional. The perfect companion piece to the award-winning DVD, Espresso 101, Espresso 501 provides a detailed understanding of the variables essential to create a superior espresso beverage experience. Respected industry professionals share their knowledge and opinions concerning: * Important factors related to espresso equipment performance * Attributes of excellent espresso coffees * Understanding the chemistry and nuances of proper espresso preparation * Beverage presentation * Principles of superior customer service Espresso 501 features the following coffee-industry professionals: * Dr. Ernesto Illy * Mauro Cipolla * Kenneth Davids * Peter Kelsch * Vic Bilias * Russ Myers * Michael Girgis * Skipp McNutt * Tim McCormick