Ike at a coffee tasting setup

Services for every coffee journey

From public tastings and school programs to professional barista training and business consulting — Coffee by Ike offers a range of services designed to deepen your connection to specialty coffee.

Coffee Tastings

For libraries, organizations & private groups

A guided coffee tasting is an engaging, accessible experience for any group — no prior knowledge required. Ike brews a selection of pour-over coffees representing different origins and preparation methods, walking participants through the sensory differences in aroma, acidity, body, and flavor.

These events are ideal for public libraries, community organizations, corporate teams, and private gatherings. Each tasting is tailored to the audience — from a casual afternoon exploration to a more structured educational session.

Includes

Public library programs
Corporate team-building events
Community organization events
Private group tastings (10–40 guests)
Pour-over brewing demonstrations
Origin and flavor education
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Coffee Tastings
Barista Training

Barista Training

For café staff and home enthusiasts alike

With two decades of experience training baristas at some of Metro-West Boston's best cafés, Ike offers professional barista training for both new and experienced staff. Sessions cover espresso fundamentals, milk steaming and latte art technique, grinder calibration, workflow efficiency, and customer interaction.

For home enthusiasts, Ike also offers personalized one-on-one consulting sessions to help you unlock the full potential of your home setup — whether that means dialing in your espresso, improving your milk technique, or finding the right coffee for your palate. Sessions can be conducted at your home or virtually.

Includes

Espresso extraction fundamentals
Milk steaming & latte art
Grinder calibration & dialing in
Workflow and efficiency coaching
In-home or virtual home barista sessions
One-on-one or small group formats
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Coffee Program Development

For businesses building or refining their coffee offering

A great coffee program is more than good beans — it's the right equipment, the right sourcing relationships, well-trained staff, and a menu that reflects your brand. Ike works with businesses to build coffee programs from the ground up, or to evaluate and improve existing ones.

Services include roaster sourcing and selection, equipment recommendations, staff training curriculum development, and ongoing consultation to keep your program performing at its best.

Includes

Roaster sourcing & relationship building
Equipment selection & setup
Menu and recipe development
Staff training curriculum
Point of sale configuration & streamlining
Ongoing program consultation
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Coffee Program Development

Not sure which service fits?

Reach out and describe what you have in mind. Ike is happy to discuss your goals and put together a custom plan.

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