Personal coaching by Geert-Jan

SCA-certified barista trainer

Private 2-hour time slot

1 to 5 people, no unknown participants

Private barista training in Amsterdam for home baristas

Looking for a private barista training in Amsterdam where you can ask your own questions and actually understand what happens in the cup? This English-speaking training is made for home baristas and coffee lovers who want better espresso, smoother milk foam and more control over their coffee routine. During the 2-hour session, you train with Geert-Jan, an SCA-certified barista trainer with more than 10 years of practical coffee experience. You learn how bean choice, grinding, dosing, extraction and milk steaming work together. The training takes place at Maastraat 84 in Amsterdam, inside a professional espresso bar with a separate training room. You book the full time slot privately for 1 to 5 people, so no unknown participants are added to your session.

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You want better coffee at home, but you are missing clear guidance

Many home baristas own a good espresso machine, grinder or milk pitcher, but still struggle with consistency. One day the espresso tastes sharp, the next day it runs too fast, and milk foam does not always become smooth enough for latte art. This private barista training helps you understand the practical steps behind better coffee, instead of guessing from random online tips.

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    Your espresso tastes different every day. You are not sure whether the problem is your beans, grinder, recipe or technique.

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    Milk steaming feels inconsistent. Sometimes the foam is too thick, too bubbly or not smooth enough for latte art.

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    You want personal feedback. You do not want a large group workshop where your own questions disappear in the background.
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What is a private barista training in Amsterdam?

A private barista training in Amsterdam is a 2-hour personal coaching session for home baristas and coffee lovers who want to improve espresso, milk steaming, basic latte art and coffee bean choice. You train with Geert-Jan in a separate training room inside a professional espresso bar at Maastraat 84. The full time slot is reserved for your own group of 1 to 5 people, with no unknown participants added.

Who this makes sense for

Home baristas and coffee lovers in Amsterdam who want personal espresso and latte art coaching.

Most important details

2 hours · €285 incl. VAT for 1 person · +€19 incl. VAT per extra participant · 1 to 5 people · Maastraat 84, Amsterdam

Why personal training helps more than random coffee tips

Online coffee advice can be useful, but it often gives you separate tips without showing how everything connects. Better espresso depends on bean choice, freshness, grinder settings, dose, tamping, yield, extraction time and taste. Milk steaming also depends on technique, pitcher position, air, texture and temperature. During this private training, you can see, taste and understand what changes in grinding, dosing, extraction and milk steaming do in the cup. You train on professional espresso equipment in Amsterdam, so the effect of each step becomes much easier to recognize. That makes the session practical: not just theory, but direct feedback while you work.

You learn what to adjust, why it matters and how it changes the taste in your cup.

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Your 3-step route to better coffee at home

The training follows a practical route: first you understand your coffee beans, then you learn how espresso extraction works, and finally you improve milk steaming and basic latte art. This order matters, because good latte art only works well when the espresso and milk texture are under control.

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Choose better coffee beans

You learn how to choose coffee beans that fit your brewing method, taste preference and espresso machine. Many coffee problems start with beans that are too old, too light, too dark or simply not suitable for the drink you want to make. Geert-Jan helps you understand the difference between blends, single origins, freshness, roast style and flavor profile. This gives you a better starting point before you adjust your grinder or recipe.

Understand espresso extraction

You practice the basic steps behind a more consistent espresso: grinding, dosing, distributing, tamping, extraction time, yield and taste. Instead of following numbers blindly, you learn what happens when the grind is too coarse, too fine or not matched to the beans. Geert-Jan helps you connect what you see in the shot with what you taste in the cup, so you know which adjustment makes sense.

Improve milk steaming and latte art basics

You learn how to steam milk with better texture, fewer large bubbles and more control. Smooth milk foam is the foundation for cappuccino, flat white and basic latte art. During the session, you practice pitcher position, air introduction, rolling the milk and pouring basics. The goal is not to promise perfect latte art in 2 hours, but to help you understand the technique and make visible progress.

What this private training helps you improve

  • Het Tamping Station Zwart van Barista Essentials is niet weg te denken als barista tool voor de thuisbarista! Dit zwarte tamping station verhoogd de kwaliteit van je koffie. Het zwarte tamping station van Barista Essentials ondersteund de filterdrager tijdens het tampen en je espresso krijg daardoor een stevige tamp.

    More control over espresso

    You learn how grind size, dose, extraction time and yield influence the taste of your espresso, so you can stop guessing and start adjusting with more confidence.

  • Leer melk schuimen tijdens de barista workshop in Amsterdam

    Smoother milk foam

    You practice milk steaming with direct feedback, so you better understand how to create smoother texture for cappuccino, flat white and basic latte art.

  • Geopende zak Aficionado koffiebonen op het aanrecht in warm zonlicht, waardoor zichtbaar wordt waarom lucht, licht en warmte slecht zijn voor het vers bewaren van koffiebonen.

    Better bean choices

    You learn how to buy coffee beans that fit your espresso machine, brewing method and preferred drinks, so your routine starts with a stronger foundation.
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Private 2-hour barista training with Geert-Jan

This private barista training is a personal 2-hour session for 1 to 5 people in Amsterdam. You train with Geert-Jan, an SCA-certified barista trainer with more than 10 years of practical coffee experience. The session takes place at Maastraat 84, inside a professional espresso bar with a separate training room at the back.

During the training, you work on coffee bean choice, espresso extraction, grinder adjustment, milk steaming and basic latte art. Coffee beans, milk, equipment and training materials are included. The session is private: you reserve the full time slot, so no unknown participants are added to your group.

Price: €285 incl. VAT for 1 person. Extra participants are €19 incl. VAT per person, up to 5 people. Larger groups are possible in consultation.

After you request availability, Geert-Jan contacts you within 1 business day with detailed information, current availability, pricing, payment terms and the practical next steps. Your private time slot is confirmed after agreement and payment through the webshop checkout.

2-hour private barista training

Espresso extraction and grinder adjustment

Milk steaming and basic latte art coaching

Coffee beans, milk and training materials included

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Frequently asked questions about private barista training in Amsterdam

How much does the private barista training cost?

The private 2-hour training costs €285 incl. VAT for 1 person. Extra participants are €19 incl. VAT per person, up to a maximum of 5 people. Larger groups are possible in consultation.

Is this a private training or a group workshop?

This is a private training. You reserve the full 2-hour time slot for your own group, so no unknown participants are added to your session.

What happens after I request availability?

After you submit the form, Geert-Jan contacts you within 1 business day with detailed information about the training, current availability, pricing, payment terms and practical next steps. If you agree on a date and price, you receive a payment link through the webshop checkout.

What do I learn during the 2-hour session?

You learn the practical steps behind better coffee at home: choosing better coffee beans, understanding espresso extraction, adjusting the grinder, steaming milk and practicing basic latte art. The focus can be adjusted to your questions and experience level.

Can I change the date after booking?

The date can usually be changed in consultation. After payment, your private time slot is confirmed and non-refundable. Full booking and payment details are shared before you confirm the training.

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Private espresso and latte art coaching in Amsterdam

A private barista training in Amsterdam is a practical way to improve your coffee routine without joining a large group workshop. You train in a professional espresso bar at Maastraat 84, with personal guidance from Geert-Jan and enough time to ask your own questions. This makes the session useful for home baristas who have an espresso machine at home, coffee lovers who want to understand beans and extraction better, and small private groups who want a hands-on coffee experience in Amsterdam.

The training connects the most important parts of better coffee: choosing suitable coffee beans, setting up the grinder, preparing espresso, tasting the result and steaming milk for cappuccino, flat white and basic latte art. If you are still comparing workshop options, view the full workshop overview here. You can also continue with fresh coffee beans here, or explore practical barista tools here.

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Private Barista Training in Amsterdam

Train privately with Geert-Jan in Amsterdam and learn the practical steps to make better espresso, smoother milk foam and more consistent coffee drinks at home. This 2-hour private barista training is for 1 to 5 people and takes place in a professional espresso bar with a separate training room at Maastraat 84. From €285 incl. VAT for 1 person, plus €19 incl. VAT per extra participant.