Baristaseminar: Espresso

In the organizer's words:

If you are interested in how espresso is prepared, how milk is properly frothed and how latte art is applied to your cappuccino, you should take part in our barista course. In three hours, we will teach you the basics of espresso preparation and learn hands-on with a professional machine which aspects need to be taken into account to achieve the best taste result and how milk needs to be frothed in order to pour latte art.

Seminar learning objectives & details

• Seminar start: 2024: Mondays, 5 pm // 2025 Sundays, 11 am & 3 pm
• Basic knowledge: Why are there such big differences in the taste of coffee and how can I recognize good coffee?
• Extraction theory/brew ratio: What levers are there that influence the taste of my coffee during preparation?
• Sensory: What are the criteria by which I can evaluate the taste of coffee?
• Milk froth/latte art: What do I need to consider when frothing milk if I want to use it to make latte art?
• Equipment/maintenance: What equipment and tools do I need to make coffee at home and how do I ensure that I get the most out of my investment for a long time?
• Duration approx. 3 hours