Lam Tung Yuan’s 2014 Coffee Courses: Management, Pour-Over, Latte Art

If you’ve ever dreamed of opening your own coffee shop—or just want to master pour-over brewing and latte art—here’s your chance to learn directly from one of Asia’s most experienced coffee professionals. Lam Tung Yuan, founder of GABEE. and an 18-year industry veteran, is running a series of intensive courses in Shanghai and Xi’an covering everything from café operations to sensory evaluation and milk techniques.

In April 2014, you can join Lam Tung Yuan for three focused courses: Café Management (2 days), Pour-Over Brewing (1 day), and Latte Art (3 days), held in Shanghai and Xi’an with specific dates, venues, and prices for each.

Café Management Course: Build Your Coffee Business Foundation

This two-day course (April 16–17, 2014) in Shanghai at the Shanghai Xiang Ji Coffee Academy (Room 202, Building 7, Lane 1273 Tongpu Road, Putuo District) covers the full journey of launching and running a café. You’ll explore pre-launch essentials such as product knowledge (coffee, drinks, light food, alcohol), material selection, and establishing your café’s visual style. The course then dives into execution: choosing a location based on rent, clientele, and marketing; managing the build-out with designers, equipment, and utilities; and launching with targeted promotions. Post-opening, learn staff training, quality control, sales strategies, and business growth through cross-industry collaboration. The cost is RMB 4200 per person (discounts for past salon attendees).

Pour-Over Coffee Course: Sensory Skills and Brewing Fundamentals

On April 18, 2014, also at the Shanghai Xiang Ji Coffee Academy, Lam Tung Yuan’s one-day pour-over course (RMB 1200) teaches the essentials of manual brewing. You’ll study coffee’s origins, bean varieties and anatomy, sensory evaluation methods, roast levels, and flavor categories. The session includes hands-on guidance on brew theory and the variables that affect extraction, plus an overview of key pour-over devices. This course is ideal for those looking to understand and control single-origin brewing beyond the basics.

Latte Art Course: Milk Techniques and Pouring Mastery

From April 19–21, 2014, in Xi’an at the Xi’an Xiang Ji Coffee (Room 1507, Block B, Li Jun V Times, Fengcheng 1st Road, Weiyang Road), Lam Tung Yuan’s three-day latte art program (RMB 5200) covers the full sequence: basic pouring skills, machine operation, milk steaming theory and practice, coffee-milk fusion, and integrated drills. The course culminates in creative latte design. This is a hands-on deep dive into crafting cafe-quality espresso drinks with artistic flair.

About the Instructor: Lam Tung Yuan

Lam Tung Yuan is the founder of GABEE., with 18 years in the coffee industry. He won Taiwan’s Coffee Master competition in 2004 and 2006, holds SCAA instructor certification and a German PROBAT roasting certificate, and authored two books: Latte Art: Espresso and Milk’s Perfect Encounter and GABEE. Champion Creative Coffee. He has judged barista competitions across Asia and consulted on café openings, staff training, and product development in Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, and China. His teaching experience spans institutions in Taiwan and mainland China, and he previously served as editor-in-chief of Coffee Tea & Ice Cream magazine in Taiwan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Lam Tung Yuan’s 2014 coffee courses being held?

The Café Management and Pour-Over courses take place in Shanghai at the Shanghai Xiang Ji Coffee Academy (Room 202, Building 7, Lane 1273 Tongpu Road, Putuo District) on April 16–17 and April 18, 2014, respectively. The Latte Art course is in Xi’an at Xi’an Xiang Ji Coffee (Room 1507, Block B, Li Jun V Times, Fengcheng 1st Road, Weiyang Road) from April 19–21, 2014.

What does the Café Management course cover?

The two-day course (RMB 4200) includes pre-launch planning (product knowledge, material selection, café styling), execution (location scouting, design, construction, marketing), and post-launch operations (staff training, quality assurance, sales strategy, and business growth via cross-sector collaboration).

How much does each course cost?

The Café Management course is RMB 4200 for two days, the Pour-Over course is RMB 1200 for one day, and the Latte Art course is RMB 5200 for three days. Discounts are available for past salon attendees.

What topics are included in the Pour-Over course?

The one-day Pour-Over course (RMB 1200) covers coffee origins, bean types and structure, sensory evaluation, roast levels, flavor categories, brewing theory, extraction variables, and an introduction to common pour-over devices.

What will I learn in the Latte Art course?

Over three days (RMB 5200), you’ll learn latte art fundamentals, machine operation, milk steaming techniques, coffee-milk blending, integrated practice, and creative pouring. The course is hands-on and designed for practical skill development.

Are there discounts for previous students?

Yes, past participants of Lam Tung Yuan’s coffee salons receive discounted rates for all three courses.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Brewing & Training

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