Get Schooled At These Unique Classes In NYC

Let's admit it, we all have an intense love/hate relationship with coffee. As long as you live in NYC (the city never sleeps) coffee will always be your quintessential item for both survival and socializing. However, the average price for a cup of coffee (four to six dollars) cannot be disregarded when you happen to consume it more than once a day. You begin to wonder if this is a financially affordable or justifiable habit. Don't sweat! There is no need to compromise your passion for this caffeine-filled beverage. New York City happens to offer a number of specialty coffee classes, ranging from espresso making and brewing to latte art. You can serve yourself and friends a cup of gourmet coffee anytime you want without even opening your wallet. 1. Joe Coffee A local, family-owned coffee house with eight stores in the city. Coffee classes are held at its Pro Shop and Headquarters in Chelsea. Courses offered: Brewer's Workshop, Espresso 1, Milk 1, Milk 2, Open Cupping and many others. Address: 131 west 21st street, New York, NY 10011 Tel: (212) 924-7400 2. Counter Culture Coffee A boutique coffee roasting company from Durham, North Carolina. Coffee classes are held at its New York Training Center in SoHo. Courses offered: Brewing Science, Espresso Fundamentals, Intermediate Espresso, Milk Mechanics Lab, Barista Certification, Coffee Steward Certification and many others. Address: 376 Broome Street, New York, New York 10013 Tel: (212)213-4411 3. Kitten Coffee A boutique coffee wholesale company in Brooklyn, New York. Coffee education is held under the title, "Procreate Coffee," in its Brooklyn store. Courses offered: Barista Workshop, Latte Art Workshop and Friday Open Hours. Address: 187 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Tel: (718)360-8543 [Photo via @simoneats]