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, 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,…)
➡ Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited!
➡ Info & reservations [whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
OUR BARISTA WORKSHOPS:
@ BOQUETE, PANAMA
in collaboration with:
Open to all levels, no previous experience needed.
Course of 5 hours. Curso de 5 horas. ENG & ESP.
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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The espresso & latte art -basic- course lasts 5 hours (+ 30min break) and comes with a handy theoretical booklet.
Join our scheduled workshops :
• Regular : $ 135/p.
Book your private workshop :
• $ 375/ 2 persons
• $ 20/ additional participant (max. of 8 participants)
• $ 75 transportation
• $ 0 transport cost when located in Boquete (up to 50km).
BOOKINGS:
🇵🇦 +507 6100 9940 [whatsapp]
Calendar 2026:
Sat. 11th of April, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ The Cafelier, Bajo Boquete, Panamá.
FILTER COFFEE
Workshop of 3 hours. Taller de 3 horas. ENG & ESP.
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 : $ 95/p.
Book your private workshop :
• $ 225/ 2 persons
• $ 20/ additional participant (max. of 8 participants)
Calendar 2026:
Sat. 14th of Feb, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 The Cafelier, Bajo Boquete, Panamá.
Private bookings available.
[whatsapp] +507 6303 909
COFFEE CUPPING
Workshop of 3 hours. ENG or DUTCH
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.
Book your private workshop :
• $ 225/ 2 persons
• $ 20/ additional participant (max. of 8 participants)
Contact:
Private bookings available.
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
📍 Boquete, Panama.
ESPRESSO TECHNIQUE
Workshop of 3 hours. ENG or DUTCH
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.
Book your private workshop :
• $ 225/ 2 persons
• $ 20/ additional participant (max. of 8 participants)
Contact:
Private bookings available.
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
📍 Boquete, Panama.
LATTE ART -advanced-
Workshop of 3 hours. ENG or DUTCH
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]
Contact:
Private bookings available.
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
📍 Boquete, Panama.
XMAS LATTE ART
Workshop of 3 hours. ENG or DUTCH
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 : $ 95/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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Calendar 2026: TBA
Private bookings available.
[whatsapp] +507 6303 9090
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.
