Coffee School, Advanced Espresso, from Clive Coffee, lifestyle
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Coffee School: Advanced Espresso

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Description

If you've mastered the basics of pulling a shot, whether from taking our Intro to Espresso course, spending hours on YouTube University, or having once worked behind the bar as a barista, and you're ready to up your espresso game, you've landed in the right place. Advanced Espresso is training designed specifically for you, the home barista. We've laid out this information in easily digestible segments to debunk coffee myths one by one as we show you what's really important. This self-paced course is packed with palate development exercises and a plethora of barista tricks— backed by science (and just a little bit of math and good luck).

30-day love it guarantee

Home espresso is a big investment, and we want you to be 100% in love with your new setup. That's why we offer 30 days to return your machine if it's not the right fit. While return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility (unless there's an issue with the machine, in which case we'll cover everything), we'll make sure the rest of the process is smooth and simple.

Shipping & returns

In-stock items ship within 1-business day.

Free shipping on orders over $75. To be eligible for free shipping, the final order amount, after applying any discounts, including rewards points, must exceed $75.

Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Smallware items must be unused. Open Box and Certified Pre-Owned are non-returnable.

Need to Know

Clive Coffee's Advanced Espresso is a 90-minute self-paced online course that teaches you to dial in like a professional. Designed for home baristas ready to move beyond the basics, this course unpacks extraction science, troubleshooting channeling, pre-infusion strategies, and grinder workflows that transform inconsistent shots into repeatable excellence.

What You'll Learn

  • Understanding extraction and strength: how to measure TDS and calculate extraction percentage
  • Espresso recipes and rules: what actually matters when dialing in
  • Identifying and preventing channeling before it ruins your shot
  • Pre-infusion techniques tailored to your machine and coffee
  • Reading your coffee bag to adjust variables intelligently
  • Grind retention, single dosing, and purging strategies for cleaner, more accurate dosing

Course Details

Once you enroll, you'll receive an invitation to Teachable, our learning platform. The course includes video instruction, practice sheets, and supplemental resources. It never expires—keep it forever, revisit anytime. If you're unsatisfied for any reason, contact us and we'll make it right.

What You'll Need

  • Espresso machine and burr grinder
  • Several bags of whole bean coffee (5-10 days off roast)
  • Tamper, scale (grams), shot glasses or demitasse cups
  • Microfiber towel, optional: tamping mat and knock box

This course connects directly to the machines, grinders, and accessories we service and support every day—learn the techniques our team uses to help thousands of home baristas pull better shots.

The Clive Difference

At Clive, we're not just selling coffee equipment — we're your long-term partner in the craft. Every machine we carry is hand-selected by our team of espresso obsessives, backed by real-world testing and years of industry experience. We offer unbiased guidance, lifetime support, and a genuine love for helping you find the setup that's right for you. From your first question to your thousandth shot, we're here.