Welcome to Sweet Science Coffee and Contemplation.
Our courses are a one of a kind combination of technique, chemistry and craft.
We teach live on demand online - enabling you to elevate your barista skills, expand your coffee knowledge and practice a craft that serves as a gateway to more present moment awareness wherever you are on the planet.
Our aim is to provide solid education in a fast changing beverage industry that is full of preservatives, sugar, misinformation and health promises - and offer you a holistic way to feel more grounded (yes, pun, we know :), connected and in tune with a simple human baseline.
We are the only online coffee school offering a learning experience that includes optional freshly roasted practice coffees shipped to your door.
How does it work?
Every course has a main theme, such as "pour-overs", "palate training" or "recipe development". If you know what you are most interested in you can pick one of the available themed options.
If you are unsure or have several areas of interest, you can book an open session.
While every course has a set foundation based on current research, we keep the framework flexible so you get to learn what is most beneficial to you wherever you are on your coffee journey.
This approach makes our offers suitable to every level of coffee-lover.
What role does Contemplation play?
Contemplation is an age old natural way to gain insights and self awareness in the present moment. It's well suited for our modern, disconnected and noisy lives because it supports non-effort, doesn't take time nor effort to silence the mind (this is one effect it has naturally).
Why combine Coffee with Contemplation?
Contemplation is about allowing flow to happen, within a flexible structure. The same happens in coffee craft. Coffee is a great contemplative beverage because there are many pieces to the puzzle of creating a tasty cup and yet, you cannot ever fully master it because it changes all of the time. There are many similarities between coffee and the way we see life. The trick is to learn ongoing while staying curious and open to subtle changes.
Do I have to engage in Contemplation if I just want to learn coffee craft?
No. In fact, we don't teach contemplation. It is a natural side-effect of a craft and the conscious consumption of a beverage. This is nothing that you study and put on your to do list or schedule. We promote it because we practice it and experience its' benefits. In a live class we can do an optional attunement. If you do want to explore craft and contemplation on a deeper level, we offer a free guided video.
Are there other offers for groups or in person?
Academy Masterclass: The all-in certification program for baristas and shop owners who want to build / manage and / or run a Slow Bar experience and teach consumer classes. Available as a package for teams. This program combines hands-on advanced Barista training and cutting edge research in coffee chemistry that is taught at University level.
Join us, and let's embark on a journey to coffee mastery together. See you in class!
