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 foundation for first-class coffee at our academy on the edge of the Ruhr Valley: from precise grinder adjustment to optimal water quality, right through to 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

Included: Course materials, diploma and snack

Instructor: Moritz Hohlmann

Course Language: German

Prior Knowledge: None required

Maximum 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 concentrate for 2 hours and 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 adjust the grind size precisely so the espresso flows perfectly.

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

The Water Element: We clarify why water quality determines taste and how you can optimize it.

The Classics: You learn how to prepare espresso, cappuccino and Americano and stand at 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 milk frothing and try it together (for intensive latte art training, we recommend our advanced courses).

Your Setup On-Site: Unlike the all-day course, we do not work with equipment you bring along 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 the action without any time loss.

The Goal: By the end of the course, you know the techniques for the perfect pour 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 home baristas who are looking for 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 material, so you can get started at home right away with real professional knowledge.

Instructor

Moritz Hohlmann

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