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Learn the Craft.
Master the Art.

Hands-on espresso and brewing classes led by professional baristas with over a decade in the specialty coffee industry. Every seat is a front-row experience.

Beginner Beginner Latte Art Workshop
Latte Art Workshop
Your first pour. Your first tulip.

Never made latte art before? This is your starting point. We break down espresso fundamentals, milk texturing, and guide you through pouring your first heart, tulip, and rosette — step by step.

  • Espresso basics: extraction, grind & flavors
  • Steaming dairy & oat milk to perfection
  • Pouring: heart, tulip & rosette patterns
  • Hands-on time with pro-level equipment
  • Personalized feedback from your instructor
📍 Château Le Woof, Astoria NY
⏱ 2.5 hrs
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Javier Alvarez Co-Founder & Head Instructor, ESOM
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Intermediate Intermediate Latte Art Workshop
Latte Art Workshop
You can pour. Now let's make it competition-ready.

Built for baristas who know the basics and want to elevate. We focus on precision, consistency, and the advanced pattern techniques that separate good latte art from jaw-dropping latte art.

  • Advanced milk texturing & temperature control
  • Multi-layer patterns: swans, phoenixes & beyond
  • Speed & consistency drills
  • Competition-level critique & scoring feedback
  • Live demo rounds with your instructor
📍 Château Le Woof, Astoria NY
⏱ 2.5 hrs
🎓
Javier Alvarez Co-Founder & Head Instructor, ESOM
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Brewers New ESOM Brewers Class
Specialty Brewers Class
From seed to your best cup ever.

Coffee is more than espresso. In this hands-on session, "The BxBarista" Joseph Gonzalez walks you through the world of manual brewing — unlocking flavor, aroma, and the science behind every pour.

  • Specialty coffee fundamentals & flavor science
  • V60, Chemex & AeroPress hands-on technique
  • Dialing in grind size, ratio & water temperature
  • Guided tasting: identifying notes & origin flavors
  • Take-home brew guide from your instructor
📍 Château Le Woof, Astoria NY
⏱ 2.5 hrs
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Joseph "Tio Joe" Gonzalez The BxBarista · Co-Founder, ESOM · Sprudge Twenty Honoree
$75 Per person · Limited seats
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All Classes Hosted At
Château Le Woof
3101 Vernon Blvd, Astoria, NY 11106
Professional Equipment
Sanremo YOU · Synesso E1
Competition-grade machines used by NYC's top baristas
Class Size
Small & Intimate
Limited seats per session for max hands-on time
Joseph Gonzalez The BxBarista
Lead Instructor · Brewers Class
Joseph W. Gonzalez
"The BxBarista" · "Tio Joe"

With over 14 years in the specialty coffee industry, Joseph Gonzalez is one of NYC's most respected coffee professionals. He co-founded Espresso State of Mind in 2017 alongside Javier Alvarez to build a platform for baristas to compete, connect, and grow.

A national competitor in both Barista Championships and the Latte Art World Championship Open, Joseph brings competition-level knowledge to every class he teaches. In 2021, Sprudge Magazine named him a Sprudge Twenty Honoree — one of 20 extraordinary coffee personalities inspiring the specialty coffee world.

14+ Years Experience Sprudge Twenty 2021 LAWCO Competitor Co-Founder, ESOM The BxBarista

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your seat.

Do I need any coffee experience to attend?
Not at all — the Beginner Latte Art Workshop and the Brewers Class are both designed for people with zero barista experience. If you've never touched an espresso machine or a pour-over, you're in the right place. Just bring your curiosity.
What's the difference between Beginner and Intermediate?
The Beginner class covers foundational espresso skills and your first latte art patterns (heart, tulip, rosette). The Intermediate class assumes you can already pour basic designs and focuses on precision, advanced patterns, competition-level consistency, and feedback at a higher technical standard.
What is the Brewers Class exactly?
The Brewers Class is all about manual brewing methods — V60, Chemex, and AeroPress. You'll learn how grind size, water temperature, pour technique, and brew ratio all affect flavor, then practice hands-on with guidance from Joseph Gonzalez (The BxBarista). It's perfect for home coffee lovers who want to level up beyond a basic drip machine.
What should I wear?
Classes are hands-on and involve espresso and milk — wear something you're comfortable getting a little splashed on. We recommend avoiding white tops, but the venue is covered if any spills happen.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes — Château Le Woof is located at 3101 Vernon Blvd in Astoria, Queens, and is accessible by multiple subway and bus lines. The space is ground level and accessible. Reach out to us at info@espressostateofmind.com with any specific accommodation questions.
Can I book a private or corporate class?
Absolutely. ESOM offers private and corporate group workshops — perfect for team outings, brand activations, and client events. Email us at info@espressostateofmind.com for availability and custom pricing.

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