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Calgary, Alberta

EIGHT OUNCE ESSENTIALS Tall Knockbox

Sale price $120.00 CAD

82 in stock

  • Description
  • Specs
  • Method
  • KNOCK IT OUT

    Whether you're a home barista frequently pulling espresso shots or a café with limited space, the Eight Ounce Essentials Tall Knockbox has the volume to hold a lot of espresso grounds while fitting seamlessly into the corner.

    In only seconds, effortlessly dispose of espresso pucks and free up your basket. The rubber-coated knockbar protects your portafilter from damage while cancelling out noise, keeping your roommates or customers from having to sit through constant knocking.

    While it looks simple, the Eight Ounce Essentials Tall Knockbox gets rid of espresso pucks with a single tap, so you can spend less time cleaning and more time making and enjoying coffee!

    • Dimensions: L230mm x W230mm x H820mm (L9.05in x W9.05in x H32.3in)
    • Weight: 3480g (122.75oz)
    • Material: PP Plastic
    • Made in China
  • Use the Eight Ounce Essentials Tall Knockbox to easily dispose of used coffee grounds, keeping your espresso machine nice and clean between shots!

    Shortly after pulling your espresso shot, hold the portafilter firmly and knock it against the knockbar. The espresso puck should easily drop into the basket.

    To clean, remove the knockbox's lid and knockbar, rinsing components with warm water and soap. Pat to dry or leave to air dry.

What You'll Learn

Coffee & Equipment Basics

  • Understand coffee beans, blends, and origins
  • Identify key parts of espresso machines and grinders

Espresso & Milk Techniques

  • Follow step-by-step instructions for pulling espresso shots
  • Learn the fundamentals of milk steaming and texturing
  • Make basic espresso-based drinks like espresso, cappuccino, and latte

Workflow & Efficiency

  • Practice proper station setup and cleaning routines
  • Explore basic workflow and time-saving practices behind the bar

Health, Safety & Service

  • Learn essential hygiene and food safety procedures
  • Understand basic customer service and hospitality principles

Consistency & Quality

  • Use scales, timers, and tamping techniques for better consistency
  • Build confidence in preparing quality drinks day-to-day

Who This Course is For

  • Aspiring baristas looking to build core skills from the ground up
  • New café staff with little to no prior coffee experience
  • Coffee lovers who want to understand how to make espresso-based drinks
  • Café owners training entry-level employees
  • Anyone considering a career in specialty coffee

Course Prerequisites

No prior experience is required—this course is designed for beginners.

What's Included

  • Facilitator Fee
  • Facility Usage
  • All Required Coffee
  • Sensory Activity Supplies
  • Printed Handouts & Resources
  • Lunch and Snacks
  • Course Certificate (upon successful completion)
  • All SCA Fees
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Meet Your Trainer

Trent Rollings is the founder of Timberline Coffee School, a certified SCA trainer, and a World Coffee Championships Representative and Judge. With over a decade of international experience in coffee education and competition, Trent brings deep industry insight and a passion for helping others grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need barista experience to join?

No prior barista experience is required. We’ll teach you everything from espresso setup and milk steaming to workflow and service. If you already have barista skills, this course will help you refine them and apply them in the context of ownership and operations.

Is this course only for people who want to open a coffee shop?

While the course is focused on café ownership, many of the skills—like menu costing, team onboarding, workflow design, and customer experience—are highly valuable for managers, trainers, and professionals working in coffee or hospitality settings.

How many people will be in the course?

Class sizes are kept small (6 students max.) to ensure a hands-on, high-touch learning experience. This allows for real-time feedback, personalized instruction, and plenty of time on equipment.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. All students receive a Timberline Coffee School Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.

Yes. You’ll get a clear breakdown of startup costs, sample budgets, menu pricing strategies, business plan templates, and tools to forecast your breakeven point and plan for profitability.

Not at all. This course is designed to help you create your own unique coffee shop. You’ll learn how to develop your own concept, brand identity, and operational systems—no cookie-cutter business models here.

What do I need to bring?

Just yourself, a notebook, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide everything else, including equipment, tools, tasting supplies, and printed resources.

Where is the course held?

The course takes place at Timberline Coffee School in Calgary, Alberta. Directions and preparation details will be sent upon registration.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

We will send you a pre-course email before your course where we ask for any dietary restrictions you may have so that we can work to accommodate for them when ordering snacks and lunch. 

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