Home Barista Course - Short and Strong

Home Barista Course "Short & Strong" – Your Barista Workshop in Dinslaken (NRW)

This intensive course is your shortcut to becoming the perfect home barista. Within 2 hours and 45 minutes, we'll work through the technical foundation for excellent coffee at our academy on the edge of the Ruhr region: from precise grinder adjustment to optimal water quality, to an honest assessment of the pros and cons of common espresso machines for home use.

Course Facts

Course Fee: 120€

Times: see above (The door opens 15 minutes before the start)

Location: Kaffeemacher Academy, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 13, 46539 Dinslaken

Includes: Course materials, diploma, and snack

Instructor: Moritz Hohlmann

Course Language: German

Prerequisites: None required

Maximum Number of Participants: 10 people

The course fee applies per participant.

This course is also offered at our Swiss academy in Basel .

Your Espresso Foundation in 165 Minutes

Do you want to learn how to pull the perfect espresso in a short amount of time? In our intensive "Short & Strong" format, we focus for 2 hours and 45 minutes on the essentials, so you can truly master your espresso machine.

What awaits you in the compact class:

Grinder & Extraction: We show you how to adjust the grind size precisely so your espresso flows perfectly.

Machine Check: We discuss the pros and cons of different machine types for home use – ideal guidance if you're thinking about getting a new machine.

Water Element: We clarify why water quality determines taste and how to optimize it.

The Classics: You'll learn how to make espresso, cappuccino, and Americano and will operate the machine yourself.

Care & Maintenance: A clean workspace is essential – we show you how to properly clean your machine so it brings you joy for years to come.

Milk Foam Intro: We give you a first insight into milk steaming and try it together (for intensive latte art training, we recommend our advanced courses).

Your Setup On-Site: Unlike the full-day course, we do not work with devices you bring here. At our specially equipped home barista bar, each participant has a professional barista station with their own machine and grinder. This way we can get straight to work without losing time.

The Goal: By the end of the course, you'll know the techniques for the perfect pull and have a crystal-clear idea of what equipment suits your lifestyle.

Who Is This Course For?

"Short & Strong" is for all coffee lovers, private individuals, and aspiring home baristas who want an intensive and compact introduction. You don't need any prior knowledge. We'll roll up our sleeves together and guide you step by step through the subject matter, so you can get started at home with real professional knowledge right away.

Instructor

Moritz Hohlmann

From woodworking to coffee: Moritz is a master carpenter and the "doer" behind many projects at Kaffeemacher. Since 2023, he not only manages our shipping and in-house workshop, but also heads the academy in Dinslaken, standing for quality and technical know-how. When he's not maintaining machines or optimizing processes, you'll find him as an instructor at the academy. There he shares his knowledge of perfect extraction and the mechanics behind it in the Home Barista 1 and Short & Strong courses.