Coffee may be among the most widely consumed beverages in the world, but, as any connoisseur knows, the perfect cup is not so easy to come by. To promote a culture of quality coffee, illycaffè founded the Università del Caffè in 1999. Drawing on 75 years of illy history, knowledge and innovation, the school provides training in the art of coffee to both connoisseurs and professionals around the world.
Beginning in 2009, The International Culinary Center, with assistance from the Università del Caffè, will bring you an exciting new recreational course offering, Coffee Expert: From Plant to Cup. The class will dissect every detail that goes into crafting a superior cup of coffee, from selecting top-notch beans to making a beautifully balanced cappuccino. Lectures, tasting exercises, and hands-on practice using illy's state-of-the-art machines will give students a multi-dimensional understanding of coffee. Whether your ambition is to make a better cup in your coffee shop or at home, don't miss this chance to learn from the experts.
Inquire today to be notified of upcoming class dates for Coffee Expert, along with other Recreational Courses at The International Culinary Center. We look forward to hearing from you.