Home Barista Course Level 1 - Introduction

Using your own espresso machine, or one provided by us, course participants will learn how to perfectly calibrate the coffee grinder, achieve the ideal brew ratio, and extract a fine espresso. An introduction to frothing milk for latte art on a cappuccino, as well as preparing an Americano, will be covered. Practical sessions are supplemented by various theory modules, such as those on coffee cultivation. In addition, we will delve into sensory training so that you can analyze your own espresso.

Home Barista Level 1 - Course Facts

Times: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Includes: Lunch, course materials, and a certificate

Course Instructor: Andrea Leandro Perin / Michael Rieker

Course Language: German

Prerequisites: None required

Target audience: Home baristas, coffee lovers, the curious, and beginners

This course is also offered at our location in Germany (Dinslaken).

Home Barista Level 1 - Course Description

Coffee culture at home is at the heart of the Home Barista Course. Using your own espresso machine or one provided by us, course participants will learn how to perfectly calibrate the coffee grinder, achieve the correct brew ratio, and extract a fine espresso.

An introduction to frothing milk for latte art on a cappuccino, as well as preparing an Americano, will be covered. Practical sessions are supplemented by various theory modules. We will shed light on processing methods in origin countries and explain the different terms found on coffee packaging. What exactly makes for good coffee? Which coffee tastes good to whom and why?

Your palate won't be neglected either: we will taste coffees from around the world and evaluate their quality and diversity.

Home Barista Level 1 - Bringing your own equipment

You are welcome to bring your own coffee machine and/or grinder to the course. If you do not specify a machine/grinder when booking the course, we will be happy to provide both for you.
During this course, we will check the offset setting (temperature setting) of your brought espresso machine with you and adjust it if possible.

Home Barista Level 1 - Private Courses

Are you a group of 5 or more people? Then you can book a private course with us. These courses are also held at our academy. Simply send us an email at kurse@kaffeemacher.ch, and together we will plan the perfect course for you and your friends.

Home Barista Level 1 - Course Instructor

Andrea has first-hand experience with various coffee and restaurant concepts and spent several years as a trainer educating many hospitality staff members. Before that, he worked for 4 years as a barista in the hospitality industry himself. Andrea is familiar with many home espresso machines and grinders and knows how to brew truly delicious coffee with them. At Kaffeemacher, he is a course instructor for home barista courses and leads our grinder and coffee machine testing team.