The
YARD
The Yardstick Academy of Resource & Development
The mission of The YARD is to raise and provide standards for the Philippine coffee
industry and the local coffee culture. The YARD focuses on specialty coffee and offers
courses and workshops for industry professionals and home coffee enthusiasts.
Home Workshops
The YARD’s Home Workshops are introductory sessions for anyone who wants to
develop their coffee knowledge and basic brewing skills. Given the focus on specialty
coffee, the workshops are structured to be interactive and informative. Class sizes are
kept to a maximum of 8 participants to make sure everyone receives sufficient attention
and given the proper instructions. These courses are suitable for coffee enthusiasts,
home baristas and the general public.
I.
Drink Different, An Intro to Specialty Coffee
What is Specialty Coffee? What makes it so “special”? “Drink Different” is a
discussion focused workshop where the attendees get to learn and understand what
happens behind the scenes before the coffee is served in a cup. Most of the time will be
spent on understanding concepts behind Specialty Coffee. Attendees will be able to try
one brewed coffee as part of the workshop. Each participant takes home a Php 100
Yardstick voucher after the workshop.
Prerequisites: N/A
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: 500 per student, Minimum 5 students
II.
Tasting Specialty Coffee
Tasting coffee is easy. Being able to describe or articulate what you taste or smell
is the challenging part. “Tasting Specialty Coffee” provides you with the foundation to
help you appreciate the nuances of specialty coffee. The session focuses on a sensory
approach to tasting and describing coffee. There will be at least 3 coffees for everyone
to taste. Each participant takes home a Php 100 Yardstick voucher after the workshop.
Prerequisites: N/A
Duration: 75 minutes
Cost: 800 per student, Minimum 5 students
III.
Brewing Coffee at Home
Looking at all the apparatus used in cafes can be overwhelming. The YARD firmly
believes that brewing coffee at home should be a simple and enjoyable ritual. “Brewing
Coffee at Home” helps you determine the following: selecting the right coffee, choosing
an appropriate brew method and determining a recipe that works for you. During the
session, 3 different brewing methods will be explored. Each participant takes home a
Php 100 Yardstick voucher after the workshop.
Prerequisites: N/A
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: 980 per student, Minimum 5 students
Professional Courses
The YARD’s Professional Courses take coffee learning to a different level. There
are so many facets to coffee and these courses focus deeply on what happens in a
specialty coffee bar or café. Each course is designed to have a balance of theory and
practical sessions. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 6 participants to make sure
everyone receives sufficient attention and given the proper instructions. These courses
are suitable for baristas, café owners and managers, home baristas and coffee
enthusiasts.
I.
Espresso Fundamentals
Coffee making is a craft in itself. Espresso is the base for most coffee beverages
and It is critical to get your foundation right. “Espresso Fundamentals” highlights the
history of espresso and dives right into the craft of pulling a “God Shot”. The standards
that will be shared during the course will ensure quality espresso extraction. Other topics
covered are grinding and dosage, distribution and tamping, milk steaming, machine
maintenance and basic espresso beverages.
Prerequisites: N/A
Duration: 3 hours of theory and hands-on
Cost: 3500 per student, Minimum 4 students
II.
Recipe Design
The “Recipe Design” course takes off where “Espresso Fundamentals” left. This
course teaches espresso flavor manipulation using dosage and grind size, temperature
and extraction time. Participants also get to explore the effects of water type and age of
coffee in extraction. Multiple guided tastings will be conducted during the course,
therefore participants should be prepared to consume a lot of coffee.
Prerequisites: Espresso Fundamentals
Duration: 2 hours of theory and hands-on
Cost: 3800 per student, Minimum 4 students
III.
Workflow Management
Learning how to make coffee is one thing. Applying what you have learned in a
busy café setting and making sure you are still producing good coffee every cup is what
separates a seasoned barista from the rest. “Workflow Management” is a hands-on
session to simulate real world working conditions. The course will look into preparing
beverages while maintaining quality, cleanliness and productivity.
Prerequisites: Espresso Fundamentals
Duration: 3 hours of hands-on
Cost: 5000 per student, Minimum 4 students
IV.
Milk Chemistry
Milk plays a significant role in most coffee beverages. Next to coffee, it is probably
the most used ingredient in a café setting. “Milk Chemistry” is an in-depth exploration on
what exactly goes on in the milk pitcher as you stretch and texture the milk. The course
will also look into proper milk use and storage, minimizing wastage, proper stretching
and texturing skills and using alternative milk options.
Prerequisites: Espresso Fundamentals
Duration: 3 hours of theory and hands-on
Cost: 5000 per student, Minimum 4 students
*** All course and workshop prices are by reservation only. Prices are subject to change.
For the latest schedule and prices, please send an email to hello@yardstickcoffee.com
The YARD’s Other Services
I.
Seasonal Workshops
The YARD will hold seasonal workshops and forums to facilitate deeper
appreciation of coffee and to facilitate further discussions with regards to relevant topics.
These will be announced via our social media channels and in-store collaterals.
Duration & Cost: TBD
II.
Workshop Rental
The YARD workshop becomes yours for either half a day or a full day session. To
be able to focus on coffee making, the YARD takes you away from the busy café setting
and lets you practice within your own space, at your own pace. Some will use the space
for competition practice or to fine-tune their espresso and latte art skills.
Duration: 4 hours or 8 hours
Cost: Price on Application
III.
Corporate or Group Events
The YARD conducts coffee appreciation sessions for corporate clients or large
groups – whether it is for team building, an all-hands employee meeting or a school
fieldtrip. The YARD will tailor the interactive and informative session to suit your
requirements.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: Price on Application