Intermediate Barista Coffee Course for Two with 200 Degrees

200 Degrees are running an intermediate barista course for two at their Barista School in Lincoln on Saturday 31 October. It's designed for two people to take on together, so it works as a shared activity rather than a solo thing. The school itself is tucked upstairs in the Sincil Street coffee shop, right in the city centre and next to the Corn Exchange, which puts it within a short walk of both the train and bus stations. There's a multi-storey car park next door if you're driving in from further out.

This is one of several levels they offer, from beginner and intermediate up to professional, so it sits in the middle of the range. They also run an SCA Barista Foundation Class certified by the Speciality Coffee Association, alongside team-building barista challenges and shorter 'Barista Experience' sessions. The classes are led by the company's own trainers—former baristas who worked their way up through the business rather than coming in from the outside. Sustainability is a big part of how they source their coffee, and they work closely with importers to keep good relationships with the farmers.

The room doubles as a venue for meetings and seminars, seating up to 14 people or 25 standing, and they describe it as a refreshing change from bland corporate rooms, combining interesting architecture with contemporary meeting facilities. The course costs £109.00.