Course / Workshop
Course
Barista Training Course
At Dear Deer’s Barista Training Course, coffee lovers and aspiring baristas can deepen their knowledge while gaining hands-on experience. Learn professional techniques and theory in a practical, engaging environment.
This course includes:
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About Coffee
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About Espresso
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Milk Steaming
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Coffee Drinks & Basic Latte Art
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Machine Cleaning
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Filter Coffee
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Role-Playing (practical café training)
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Extra Practical Training (optional)
- Date: Ask
- Price: $600
- Duration: 120 minutes × 4 sessions
- Location: Dear Deer Coffee Ellerslie Store
- Max Participants: 4
- Minimum Participants: 2
- Payment: Bank Transfer
Workshop
Latte Art Workshop
A Beginner’s Latte Art Experience
At Dear Deer, we believe every cup of coffee should bring joy—not only in taste but also in presentation. This workshop is led by Shintaro, Dear Deer’s head roaster and experienced barista, who has spent years perfecting the balance between espresso and milk to create both flavor and beauty in a cup. From steaming silky milk to pouring classic latte art patterns, Shintaro will guide you step by step.
This workshop includes:
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Espresso & Steamed Milk Fundamentals (30 mins): Learn how to extract espresso and make silky smooth milk—the foundation of latte art.
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Latte Art Practice (40 mins): Hands-on practice with beginner-friendly designs like hearts and leaves.
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Q&A & School Introduction (20 mins): Ask questions and learn how this experience connects to our barista courses.
- Date: 28th October, 15:30 – 17:00
- Price: $89
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Location: Dear Deer Coffee Ellerslie Store
- Max Participants: 4
- Minimum Participants: 2
- Payment: Bank Transfer
Blend Making Experience Workshop
At Dear Deer, we believe coffee is best enjoyed not just as a drink, but as a creative journey. This hands-on workshop invites participants to experience the art of coffee blend making—from cupping single origins and discovering flavor preferences, to designing a personal blend using Brazil as the base. With guidance from our baristas, each participant will create, brew, and taste their own signature blend. To complete the experience, guests can take home the beans they blended themselves—a unique souvenir of their coffee journey with Dear Deer.
This workshop includes:
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Brand introduction + Explanation of single-origin coffees (10 min)
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Cupping (8 varieties) + Flavor explanation (20 min)
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Explanation of blend recipe design + Trial blending (20 min)
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→ Participants who finish trials proceed to drip and final tasting (20 min)
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Wrap-up and follow-up guidance (10 min)
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Take-home: Your Own Custom Blend
- Date: NOT YET ANNOUNCED
- Price: $89
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Location: Dear Deer Coffee Ellerslie Store
- Max Participants: 12
- Minimum Participants: 4
- Payment: Bank Transfer