Barista Course

This workshop is designed to be an introduction into the world of specialty coffee.

On completion of the workshop participants will have gained a good knowledge covering different growing regions to aid decision-making when purchasing coffee beans, develop a palate to differ between desirable and undesirable tastes in an espresso, learn to build a recipe through learning how to correctly set the grinder, tamp, and extract coffee to produce a deliciously balanced espresso, steam milk with an incredibly silky and smooth texture, ready for latte art, and lastly how to clean and maintain their equipment.

We cover all these topics:

- How to choose coffee to buy and use?
- How to use an espresso machine and coffee grinder
- Building a recipe to obtain the best flavour out of your espresso beans
- Developing a palate for tasting espresso
- Understanding extraction and strength
- Steaming and pouring milk
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of the espresso machine

Visit us for a coffee training in our Roastery & Lab at Berlin Alexanderplatz. We offer courses for different topics. You can find all trainings in our Collection. These are our trainers.

Dimitar
Dimitar joined us at 19grams in the fall of 2022 as Head of Trainings. He has worked in the Specialty Coffee scene in Manchester for over 7 years, giving training to the business clients among others. So with Dimi, you'll not only have the chance to look inside the professional operations of a coffee shop, but you'll also learn the real tricks of making a coffee professionally. Learn more about Dimi in the 19grams Blog.

Joel
Joel has been a Specialty Coffee professional for over 12 years. He has done many things in the industry, such as working with barista champions, and training baristas at many specialty roasteries. He has been a part of 19grams Trainings since the summer of 2021. Check out his workshops to get a glimpse of his expertise. More about Joel can be found in the 19grams Interview.

Philipp
Philipp has been a trainer at 19grams since spring 2022 and takes special care of our workshops in German. He has been working professionally in specialty coffee as a barista, roaster, trainer or consultant for 6 years - but as a real coffee geek much longer. In the workshops he shares his knowledge with you.

John
John has been part of our team of trainers since winter 2022/23: John has been with 19grams for several years, first as a barista, then as store manager of our café in Schlesisichen Strasse.
John comes from Australia and discovered his love for specialty coffee in Berlin. He will support Head Trainer Dimitar especially in the barista course and the latte art course.

Which course is perfect to start with?

The best way to start is with the Barista course, where we deal with the basics of espresso and learn what makes a really good espresso. To expand on the knowledge gained in the Barista course, we recommend the Latte Art course.

You want to give a training as a gift?

We also have a voucher that you can book online and then redeem for the training of your choice.

You will also receive a PDF via email after completing the purchase, which you can fill out for the recipient.

Are you looking for a training for a group or a team event that exceeds the number of participants for one course?

Send our trainers an email directly to training@19grams.coffee - we will find the right event for you and your team.

How can I rebook a workshop?

Please send a short email with all the information to our trainers, they will help you to rebook.

Do I get a certificate at the end?

Yes, we will provide you with a certificate that you have successfully participated in the training.

How do I redeem a voucher for a training?

Go to the training you want to take and select an available date. Now go to the checkout. You will have a code on your voucher - you will need to enter this in the discount code field of the checkout. Please make sure you don't complete your order without entering the code, as we can't apply it afterwards. If you have any questions, please contact our trainers or the 19grams support team directly.

How long is a voucher valid for?

A voucher is valid for two years after the date of purchase, this is also stated on your voucher.

Is there a certificate after I have done the workshop?

Yes, we issue a certificate after successful completion of the training, which confirms your participation.

Do you have further questions about the contents?

You can always contact our trainers directly at training@19grams.coffee.

We use the following equipment in this workshop:

Mahlkönig E65S
LA MARZOCCO Linea PB X

and Home Barista Equipment:
Sage Barista Impress | Sage Barista Pro/Dual Boiler