Home Barista Course Level 1 - Introduction

Our training center is located in Dinslaken, on the edge of the Ruhr area.

Using their own portafilter machine and grinder , or one provided by us, participants will learn how to perfectly adjust the coffee grinder, achieve the perfect ratio, and extract fine espressos. They will also learn how to froth milk for latte art on cappuccinos and Americanos. The practical sessions will be rounded out by various theory sessions.

Home Barista - Level 1: Course Facts

Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 8:40 a.m.)

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

Including: Lunch, course materials and diploma

Course instructor: Andrea Leandro Perin or Moritz Hohlmann

Course language: German

Required prior knowledge: No

Maximum number of participants: 10 people

The course fee is per participant.

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

Home Barista - Level 1: Course Description

The Home Barista course focuses on coffee culture at home. Using their own espresso machine or one provided by us, participants will learn how to perfectly adjust the coffee grinder, the correct ratios, and how to extract a fine espresso.

An introduction to frothing milk for latte art on a cappuccino and Americano will be covered. The practical sessions are complemented by various theory blocks. The history of coffee, processing methods in the country of origin, and the various designations on coffee packaging will be examined. Which coffee is actually good and what does each coffee taste like?

The palate is not neglected either: coffees from all over the world are tasted and evaluated for their quality and diversity.

Important information: Of course, we will check the offset setting (temperature setting) of your portafilter machine with you in this course and adjust it if possible.

What previous knowledge do I need for Home Barista Level 1?

Previous experience is not required for Home Barista Level 1. You may bring your own coffee machines and/or grinders or other equipment. However, everything can be provided.

Home Barista Level 1: Course Instructor

Andrea Leandro Perin has worked as a barista for several years, has firsthand experience with various coffee and restaurant concepts, and has trained numerous service employees in recent years. He is familiar with many home machines, from their technical aspects to the perfect extraction. He is a course instructor for home barista and barista courses at Kaffeemacher:innen.

Mortiz Hohlmann is the fourth brother in the Hohlmann family. Inspired by his brothers, he has become deeply involved with coffee in recent years. He roasts, leads cupping sessions, and has an in-depth understanding of the technology behind home barista machines. He is also a gifted craftsman and, among other things, developed our tamper. He runs our academy in Dinslaken and attends almost all of our courses.

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