Coffee masterclass with Andrew Mayne – what you missed!

AS part of our At Home and Abroad cultural experience workshops, we hosted a coffee masterclass last Thursday with barista Andrew Mayne. Here’s what you missed!

The evening kicked off with barista Andrew Mayne giving a short talk on the history of coffee. What’s the difference between a latte, flat white, mocha, and macchiato? Andrew answered those questions as well.

Barista Andrew Mayne giving a short talk on the history of coffee. Photo: Aaron Yu

Examining unground coffee beans up close as Andrew explains the coffee roasting process. Photo: Aaron Yu

Before moving on to the practical part of the masterclass, we asked some coffee-related trivia questions and gave out a few prizes…

Those who got the answers right received Meld’s Little Orange Book of Big Discounts! Photo: Aaron Yu

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We then moved on to the practical part of the workshop, where Andrew showed everyone how to tell the difference between a good and bad coffee. Some even got to try their hand at making a cuppa.

Andrew demonstrates the art of pulling a great espresso shot. Photo: Aaron Yu

Smiles all around as participants try their hand at making coffee. Photo: Aaron Yu

Taking in the aroma of freshly brewed espresso. Photo: Aaron Yu

Mandatory group shot before the night ends! Photo: Aaron Yu

Presenting your hosts – barista Andrew Mayne, Peter Hichaaba from The Couch, Gary Lee from the City of Melbourne, and Diane Leow from Meld. Photo: Aaron Yu

For all those who were able to join us last Thursday, we hope you had lots of fun! Do let us know if you have any feedback and let us know what other workshops you’d like us to organise in future.

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