Home Barista Course Level 1 - Introduction

Experience the Barista Craft in Dinslaken: Your Barista Course in the Ruhr Area

In our Kaffeemacher Academy on the edge of the Ruhr area (NRW), everything revolves around hands-on practice with the portafilter machine. In this barista course for beginners, you'll learn the craft from scratch: We'll adjust the coffee grinder together, optimize espresso extraction, and practice proper milk frothing for the perfect cappuccino.

You have the choice: bring your own espresso machine and grinder to the workshop to perfectly calibrate your home setup, or work with our professional equipment on-site in Dinslaken. Practical theoretical units and an introduction to the world of Latte Art complete this barista seminar. You'll not only learn how to make the perfect espresso but also understand the technology behind it.

Home Barista - Level 1: Course Facts

Times: see above (doors open 20 minutes before the course starts)

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

Included: Lunch, course materials, and diploma

Course instructor: Andrea Leandro Perin or Moritz Hohlmann

Course language: German

Prerequisites: None 

Maximum number of participants: 10 people

The course fee is per participant.

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

Home Barista – Level 1: Your Foundation for Perfect Espresso

Bring the café feeling home! In our basic course, everything revolves around the craft of the portafilter machine. Whether you bring your own equipment or learn on our machines, we'll show you how to get the full potential out of every bean.

What to expect in practice:

Precision at the grinder: Learn to perfectly adjust the grind size.

Extraction: Together we master the correct beverage ratio for the perfect espresso.

Milk Craft: Dive into the world of perfect milk foam for creamy cappuccinos and first attempts at Latte Art.

Your workstation: All tools and accessories are ready for you at your pre-prepared barista station.

Knowledge that goes deeper: Coffee is a complex natural product – together we'll look behind the scenes:

Bean Knowledge & Varieties: We discuss the details and peculiarities of the most important and widespread coffee varieties. This way, you'll understand what role genetics plays in the taste.

Roasting Theory & Philosophy: We'll theoretically examine what changes in the taste of the bean during the roasting process and what different roasting philosophies exist (and how these influence your result in the cup).

The Element of Water: An often underestimated factor! We discuss why water quality decides between success and failure in the cup.

Freshness & Quality: You'll learn how to recognize truly fresh coffee and how to correctly interpret the information on the packaging.

Sensory (Cupping): In a joint tasting of coffees from all over the world, we'll sharpen your senses so you know exactly what you really like.

The Tech Check (Exclusive to us): We don't leave you alone with your tech. We check the offset setting (temperature) of your brought machine with you and, if possible, adjust it directly so that your home setup is perfectly calibrated.

Do I need to be a professional already? 

Not at all! For the Home Barista Level 1 course, you don't need any prior knowledge. We'll meet you exactly where you are and guide you step-by-step into the world of espresso.

Your equipment or ours?

You have the choice: Feel free to bring your own machine or grinder to get the most out of your home setup. If you don't have your own equipment (yet) or just want to try something new, we'll provide everything for you at the academy. All tools and materials will be ready for you at your prepared barista station, so you can fully concentrate on the craft.

Home Barista Level 1: Course Instructors

Andrea Leandro Perin

has worked as a barista for several years, is familiar with various coffee and restaurant concepts from his own experience, and has trained many service staff members as a trainer in recent years. He knows many home machines from their technology to perfect extractions. At Kaffeemacher:innen, he is a course instructor for Home Barista and Barista courses.

Moritz Hohlmann

From wood to coffee: Moritz is a master carpenter and the "maker" behind many projects at Kaffeemacher:innen DE. Since 2023, he not only manages our shipping and in-house workshop but also stands as the head of the Academy in Dinslaken for quality and technical expertise. When he's not maintaining machines or optimizing processes, you'll find him as a course instructor at the Academy. There, in the Home Barista 1 and Short & Strong courses, he shares his knowledge about perfect extraction and the mechanics behind it.

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