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 work through the technical fundamentals for excellent coffee in our academy on the edge of the Ruhr region: from precise grinder adjustment to optimal water quality, plus an honest assessment of the pros and cons of common portafilter machines for home use.

Course Facts

Course Fee: 120€

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

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

Includes: Course materials, diploma and snack

Course 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 time? In our intensive format "Short & Strong" we focus for 2 hours 45 minutes on the essentials, so you can truly master your portafilter machine.

Here's what awaits you in the compact class:

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

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

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

The Classics: You learn how to make espresso, cappuccino and americano and work 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 Introduction: We give you a first insight into steaming milk and try it out together (for intensive latte art training, we recommend our advanced courses).

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

The Goal: By the end of the course, you'll know the technique for the perfect pull shot and have a crystal-clear idea of which equipment fits your lifestyle.

Who is this course for?

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

Course Instructor

Moritz Hohlmann

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

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