Tropix organizes barista workshops, for people who would like to learn about specialty coffee (theory), and barista techniques (practical).
Meet your barista, founder of Tropix and one of the co-founders of Mounelli coffee bar, Melanie D. Nunes.
Melanie is a coffee consultant with 15+ years of experience in Specialty Coffee and Belgian Barista Champion 2009. With her coffee company Tropix, she organises coffee farm tours, tastings and barista workshops for coffee lovers & professionals. At Mounelli she created our signature House Blend coffee and she can advise you on all coffee-related subjects (tools, recipes, origins,…)
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Triple Coffee Pairing
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Saturday 8th of Dec. 2024
〰️ ☕️ 〰️ Triple Coffee Pairing 〰️ Saturday 8th of Dec. 2024
TRIPLE COFFEE PAIRING: Taste coffee in 3 different ways!
A unique coffee-tasting experience, eat & drink coffee, while learning about Panama’s unique Specialty Coffee. During this hour and a half, coffee expert Melanie lets you relish coffee prepared by 3 different methods:
THE BLEND
THE METHOD
THE COMBINATION
We start the afternoon with our Mounelli Houseblend, coffee locally sourced in Boquete, where we explain the different coffee varieties (Catuai, Pacamara & Geisha) and their flavour profile. Second, we try our Geisha Cold Brew, where we discuss flavour -& roasting profiles and this unique cold brewing method. To accompany this lovely Geisha coffee, we serve a classic Italian dessert, the tiramisu, prepared with our espresso blend.
During the tasting, participants will receive tips & tricks to brew coffee better at home and a handy leaflet with the coffee and dessert recipes.
Barista Trainer: Melanie D. Nunes, Belgian Barista Champion 2009.
Triple Coffee pairing: taste coffee in 3 different ways - $25pp.
Saturday 14th of Sept. - from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Sunday 8th of Dec. - from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
or Book your private session.
📍 Mounelli Coffeebar [inside] Isla Verde hotel, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete
Limited capacity, reservation is required!
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
OUR BARISTA WORKSHOPS:
GROUP SESSIONS @ BOQUETE, PANAMA
in collaboration with:
Our Private Barista Workshops
We come to your home, so you can learn how to make the best coffee with your equipment.
PRIVATE BARISTA WORKSHOPS
FOR WHO?
You have coffee equipment at home, but you would like to learn how to use it like a pro.
Coffee lovers who would like more information on their daily coffee drink. Home baristas who want to improve their coffee preparation skills. Coffee snobs who want to impress with their Specialty Coffee knowledge. Enthusiasts who like to improve their coffee-tasting skills.
Join our Espresso & Latte Art -basics- course to learn all about espresso extraction, grinding, dosing, … and Latte Art basics. We teach you how to stretch and texture milk into glossy microfoam. Learn how to pour basic patterns by free pour - and etching techniques.
ESPRESSO & LATTE ART -basics-
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This workshop is for coffee lovers and -professionals who have an espressomachine at home or work, or who would like to invest in one. For those who would like to learn how to pull espresso shots to perfection, using a scale and timer. No prior coffee knowledge is required.
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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This workshop will teach you all the actions needed to make a balanced espresso. We focus on dosing, grind size, extraction time and the effects of all these parameters on taste.
Steaming milk to microfoam will be taught, with the introduction of basic latte art techniques and designs.
With our handy theoretical bundle you’ll receive, you’ll have all the information on hand.
• Introduction to Specialty Coffee (definition, characteristics, storage, …).
• Espresso technique (dosing, grinder adjustment, extraction time, flavour analysis, operations,… ).
• Overview of basic coffee recipes (classic Italian & contemporary)
• Milk steaming to microfoam & texturising, basic latte art patterns (heart, tulip, lion,..).
• Latte art techniques of free pour and etching.
• Explanation and practical usage of full-fat cow’s milk and plant-based milk.
• Each participant receives a booklet with espresso brewing method and latte art technique information.
• Duration: 5 hours (+ 30min break)
• Price: $ 135/p.
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PRICE & BOOKINGS
The espresso & latte art -basic- course lasts 5 hours (+ 30min break) and comes with a handy theoretical booklet.
$ 135pp
BOOKINGS:
🇵🇦 +507 6100 9940 [whatsapp]
Calendar
Sat. 17th of August from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
@ The Cafelier, Edificio Don Vidal, Boquete.
LATTE ART -advanced-
You know how to stretch milk to microfoam and can pour the classic patterns: heart & tulip. If yes, then you’re ready to up your game and learn the rosetta, swan, slowzetta, inverted tulip, animal designs and more!
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This workshop is for (home) baristas who have experience with espresso techniques and would like to learn in-depth about microfoam and latte art patterns.
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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Learn advanced Latte Art patterns like the rosetta, swan, slowzetta, inverted tulip, animal and more! These designs are created by free pour and etching techniques with full-fat cow's milk and/or plant-based milk. It’s highly recommended that you know about espresso preparation and basic latte art patterns before joining this workshop.
• Quick refresh of espresso technique (dosing, grinder adjustment, extraction time, operations,… ).
• Milk steaming to microfoam & texturising.
• Recap of the basic latte art patterns (heart, tulip,..)
• Learning and practising advanced patterns (rosetta, swan, slowzetta & animal patterns.
• Latte art techniques of free pour and etching.
• Explanation and practical usage of full-fat cow’s milk and plant-based milk.
• Each participant receives a booklet with milk foaming techniques and diverse latte art patterns.
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Our Latte Art -advanced- workshop (basic & advanced) lasts 5 hours and comes with a handy theoretical booklet.
$ 135/p.
BOOKINGS:
🇵🇦 +507 6100 9940 [whatsapp]
Calendar 2024:
Sat. 5th of OCT: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (incl. 30min lunch break)
Location: The Cafelier, Boquete, Panama
XMAS LATTE ART
Would you like to create stunning Latte Art in the Christmas theme and learn winter coffee recipes, then this workshop is for you! We learn how to steam milk to glossy, shiny microfoam and start making Latte Art designs like the Christmas tree, snowman, and stars design, using free pour and etching techniques.
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No previous experience is needed, just a steady hand to make the different Xmas Latte Art designs. The basics of milk frothing will be explained and demonstrated.
You can book this private Xmas Latte Art workshop at home (max. 8 participants) or join our scheduled workshops.
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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We learn how to steam milk to glossy, shiny microfoam and start making Latte Art designs like the Christmas tree, snowman, and stars design, using free pour and etching techniques. We will work with different ingredients like chocolate, cinnamon, gingerbread syrup and more. With our booklet, you get the recipes and designs so you can create Xmas Latte Art at home or work.
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Our Xmas Latte Art workshop lasts 3 hours and comes with a handy theoretical booklet with recipes.
Join our scheduled workshops :
• Regular : $ 50/p.
Book your private workshop :
• 2 or more persons: $ 50pp
• 1 person: $ 75pp
BOOKINGS:
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
Mounelli coffee bar📍 [inside] Hotel Isla Verde, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete
Calendar @ The Cafelier, Bajo Boquete, Panama
Thu. 30th of NOV: 9 am - 12 pm
ESPRESSO TECHNIQUE
Do you have an espressomachine or have you always wanted to own one? Do you love to know how to work the ins and outs of espresso making? Then this workshop is for you! Join us to learn all about espresso extraction, grinding, dosing, … and tasting. We use half-automatic espresso machines and grind-on-demand grinders.
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This workshop is for coffee lovers & home baristas who have an espressomachine at home or would like to invest in one. For those who would like to learn how to pull espresso shots to perfection, using a scale and timer. No prior coffee knowledge is required.
Join us for this workshop on specific dates & locations, or you can book this private espresso workshop at home for yourself, or ask friends to join (max. 8 participants)
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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This workshop will teach you all the actions needed to make a balanced espresso. We focus on dosing, grind size, extraction time and the effects of all these parameters on taste. Steaming milk to microfoam will be taught as well, with basic latte art techniques. Ideal for those who own an espresso machine or wish to purchase one.
• Introduction to Specialty Coffee (definition, characteristics, storage, …).
• Espresso technique (dosing, grinder adjustment, extraction time, flavour analysis, operations,… ).
• Milk steaming to microfoam, basic latte art.
• booklet with espresso brewing method and frothing technique
• Duration: 3 hours
• Price: $ 55/p.
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Our espresso workshop lasts 3 hours and includes a handy theoretical booklet with recipes.
Join our scheduled workshops :
• Regular: $ 50pp.
Book your private workshop :
• 2 or more persons: $ 50pp
• 1 person: $ 75pp
BOOKINGS:
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
Mounelli coffee bar📍 [inside] Hotel Isla Verde, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete
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All prices are 7% VAT / ITBMS included.
Private bookings or join our scheduled workshops at The Cafelier, Boquete.
Espresso & Latte Art -basics-
AUG. Sat. 17th, from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Espresso & Latte Art -advanced-
OCT. Sat. 5th, from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
FILTER COFFEE
Drinking filter coffee on a daily basis, and you would like to know how to brew to perfection?
After this workshop, you will understand how to adjust your brewing recipe to your favourite brewing method, with your full automatic brewing machine or pour-over method of choice (V60, Chemex, French Press, Origami, Aeropress,…)
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Our Filter Coffee workshop is for coffee aficionados who are interested in knowing the different parameters that affect your brew. After this workshop, you will understand how to adjust your brewing recipe to your coffee and favourite brewing method.
You can book this private filter coffee workshop at home (max. 8 participants) or join our scheduled workshops.
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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When brewing filter coffee, we have to pay attention to multiple factors that influence our brew and have a big effect on the coffee flavour & taste. Each Slow Coffee method requires an adjustment of the grind size, water temperature, and extraction time.
You will receive a handy guide with brew recipes and techniques to pour. In group, you will each learn how to prepare your own pour-over filter coffee. Besides filter coffee, other slow coffee brewing methods will also be demonstrated (Aeropress & french press) giving you all the tips & tricks. After this workshop, you will understand how to adjust your brewing recipe to your favourite brewing method.
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Our Filter Coffee workshop lasts 3 hours and includes a handy theoretical booklet with recipes.
Join our scheduled workshops :
• Regular : $ 50/p.
Book your private workshop :
• 2 or more persons: $ 50pp
• 1 person: $ 75pp
All prices are 7% VAT / ITBMS included.
Contact
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
Mounelli coffee bar📍 [inside] Hotel Isla Verde, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete
COFFEE CUPPING
The goal of this coffee-tasting experience is to learn about the many characteristics of coffee flavours and aromas. The significance of using fresh coffee beans, temperature, water type, and grind size will be discussed while cupping (= professionally tasting & evaluating coffee samples). We taste different coffee origins and discover the aromas, flavour, acidity and body in the coffee using a cupping sheet.
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Our Coffee Cupping workshop is designed for coffee lovers and baristas who would like to learn about Specialty Coffee in general, as well as specifically about coffee flavours and aromas. These coffee tastings are open to all ages and require no prior expertise.
Join us for this workshop on specific dates & locations, or you can book this private espresso workshop at home for yourself, or ask friends to join (max. 8 participants)
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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During the Coffee Cupping workshop, participants receive an introduction to Specialty Coffee where we discuss the importance of using freshly roasted coffee beans, temperature, water type and grind size. The different coffee varieties will be analysed on roast level, variety and process, and how this can affect the flavour of the coffee. Afterwards, we prepare the samples for cupping (tasting) and use a cupping sheet to note our findings. We provide you with exercises to discover and train your tasting palette with the SCA flavour wheel. Join us for the Coffee Cupping workshop to discover the complex world of coffee flavours & aromas.
• booklet with SCA coffee cupping methodology, flavour wheel & cupping sheets.
• Duration: 3 hours
• Price: $ 55/p.
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The Coffee Cupping workshop lasts 3 hours and comes with a handy theoretical booklet.
Join our scheduled workshops :
• Regular: $ 55 /p.
• Early bird (until 30 Nov. 2023): $ 45/p
• Subsidio*: $ 25/p
Book your private workshop :
• $ 225/ 2 persons
• $ 20/ additional participant (max. of 8 participants)
• $ 75 transportation
• $ 0 transport cost when located in Boquete (up to 50km).
All prices are 7% VAT / ITBMS included.
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*Subsideo: As part of our social engagement and mission of making specialty coffee education / barismo accessible and affordable for all, we would like to offer our barista workshops at a discounted price for whoever is eligible.
Terms & Conditions: To enjoy our subsidized tariff you need to provide us with official documentation stating that you’re currently under active employment in the Panamanian coffee industry, with a maximum monthly earning of $1000. Please submit your application by email (melanie@tropix.coffee) with a copy of your payslip (not older than 3 months), cedula and short motivation.
CALENDAR @ Unido, Via Argentina, Panama City
Sun. 17th of DEC: 2 - 5 pm
LATTE ART (basic & advanced)
Looking to learn the basics of latte art or refine your skills? Then we’ve got you covered! Our Latte Art workshop can be booked according to your level: basic or advanced. Classic cow’s milk and plant-based milk are available to use.
Basic level: We teach you how to stretch and texture milk into glossy microfoam. Learn how to pour basic patterns by free pour - and etching techniques.
Advanced level: You know how to stretch milk to microfoam and can pour the classic patterns: heart, tulip & rosetta. Then you’re ready to up your game and learn the swan, slowzetta, inverted tulip, animal designs and more!
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This workshop is for (home) baristas & coffee lovers who have experience with espresso techniques and would like to learn about microfoam and latte art patterns. If you’ve been trying out Latte Art or you are completely new to the game, all welcome!
Join us for our scheduled workshops or book this private latte art workshop at home for yourself & friends (max. 8 participants)
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We advise booking or hospitality barista training for professional baristas, with an additional focus on workflow and the different slow coffee methods.
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We use full-fat cow's milk and plant-based milk during our Latte Art workshops and teach free pour and etching techniques. It’s highly recommended that you know about espresso preparation before joining this workshop since espresso is the basis of milk-based coffee drinks. Please book the Latte Art workshop according to your level: basic or advanced. This way you get the most out of your workshop!
Basic level: We teach you how to stretch and texture milk to microfoam. Learn how to pour basic patterns by free pour - and etching techniques. Patterns learned during this workshop: the heart, tulip, lion. Demonstration of rosetta & swan.
Advanced level: You know how to stretch milk to microfoam and can pour the classic patterns: the heart, tulip & rosetta. Then you’re ready to up your game and learn the swan, slowzetta, inverted tulip, fish and more!
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Our Latte Art workshops (basic & advanced) each come with a handy theoretical booklet.
Join our scheduled workshops :
• Regular : $ 135/p. for 5h course
Book your private workshop (3h):
• 2 or more persons: $ 50pp
• 1 person: $ 75pp
BOOKINGS:
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
Mounelli coffee bar📍 [inside] Hotel Isla Verde, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete
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All prices are 7% VAT / ITBMS included.
LATTE ART (BASIC)
private bookings only at the moment.
LATTE ART (ADVANCED)
Sat. 5th of OCT: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (incl. 30min lunch break)
Location: The Cafelier, Boquete, Panama
