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Cappuccino & Espresso Course & Tour

Via delle torri 55, 50142 Florence, Italy
055-7320049
Ranked #44 of 130 tours in Florence
5.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
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Owner description: The espresso and cappuccino are part of the Italian lifestyle. In this course / tour, we learn about the Italian coffee blends, the differences...... more » Owner description: The espresso and cappuccino are part of the Italian lifestyle. In this course / tour, we learn about the Italian coffee blends, the differences between Arabica and Robusta and between the washed or natural coffee. During the course we speak also about the best espresso machines, how the coffee must be grounded and tamped for the the best espresso coffee. How to froth the milk for cappuccino, latte macchiato and caffèlatte. Again, we prepare and taste the classic Italian preparations, such as the barley coffee and the caffè shakerato. You will prepare your owns cappuccinos and you will taste the best blends of coffeeThe courses are held in English by teachers with long experience in working in the coffee and trainer and as export manager for Italian coffee companies.The courses are held in the very center of Florence. The school organizes also longer courses, for who wants to work in the world of coffee. « less
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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Whilst researching a trip to Florence my wife and I came across this course and thought it to be a touristy diversion, which would give us an insight into the coffee culture in Florence. We were wrong it is much more. The course offered is very comprehensive, giving a theoretical over view and practical instruction in the production preparation and... More

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dublin ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

worth every penny, fun and informative. also a great chance to have a chat with an coffee expert and learn about various classic Italian preparation. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

If you’re a coffee lover and are visit Florence you CANNOT miss the “Coffee and Cappuccino Course and Tour”!!! Not only is Gabriele a real coffee master but he’s also a really friendly and kind person. We had a wonderful time together, discussing coffee, tasting it and trying to prepare the perfect cappuccino (it’s actually much more complicated than I... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2011
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I had been looking forward to this course for sometime as i had seen reviews here on trip advisor several months before my trip to Europe. The course exceeded my expectations in every way. I love coffee and have wanted to learn more about it for sometime, Gabriele was the perfrect person to teach this. Originally there was no course... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

Such an experience! Gabriele guided us through the basics of the coffee plant, methods of cleaning the beans to the roasting and the different types of coffee beans in the world followed by a guide to how to prepare your own expresso and Cappuccino - Italian style (although we know that most Italians prefer MOKA). Our first try at making... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011

My husband, my self and our two teen sons booked a course at the Cappuccino & Espresso course and tour. We met with Gabriele at the oldest bar in Florence, so particular and well preserved, Gabriele told us, that nothing inside can be changed without a specific permit of the city council! The course was held in a hotel with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011

Gabriele has a great sence of humor ,was a good teacher and very informed about every aspect of his work. I learned a new things about coffee, and had great experience with my wife, as we were the only people doing the course on the day. We were a bit disappointed that the coffee roasting factory was closed, but this... More

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Firenze
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011

We live in Germany, even if we are not Deutsch, and in this period we are having some vocation , some week ends, in Europe. The theme of this small vacation is the food, and every time we try to find the best of every cuisine, is so funny! This time we have had a lot of fun in cappuccino... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2011

Being the owner of a bar chain in France, when I came to Florence last month I decided to take a Latte Art course. It was recommended to me to go to the Torrefazione Mokaflor, where they have the Espresso Academy. I was amazed and didn’t expect to learn so much. In the first part, our teacher Gabriele Cortopassi, explained... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2011

Good morning there, I have taken the Latte Art course at your accademy a few months ago in the beautiful city of Florence. It was quite an experience and I truly recommend it! I always wanted to learn more about coffee (I am a coffe lover) and here I found a place. The professor was very nice to all of... More

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