• module 01 icoon gratis introductie module Espresso Onder Controle

    Video modules + clear PDF summaries

  • module 08 icoon De drie gouden regels van espresso extractie Espresso Onder Controle

    Especially for home baristas with an espresso machine

  • module 02 icoon Arabica vs Robusta Espresso Onder Controle

    Can be followed as a stand-alone or built as a series

  • module 07 icoon Branddatum en versheid Espresso Onder Controle

    Practical, concise, and directly applicable

Do you recognize this?

  • Your espresso is slowly deteriorating, even though your beans and settings seem to be the same
  • Your machine is working, but dirt is building up unnoticed
  • You make cappuccino, latte or americano, but the drinks seem too similar

In this collection, you'll find modules that help you identify dirt, prevent loss of taste, and better understand and correctly prepare cappuccino, latte, and other coffee drinks.

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1. Choose your module

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3. Get access to video + PDF

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4. Watch and apply it directly to your own machine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these modules for?

These online barista modules are intended for home baristas who want to brew better espresso at home with more control over coffee beans, taste, extraction, and maintenance. They are suitable for beginners, as well as for coffee lovers who have been making espresso for a while but find their results too inconsistent. Do you want to get acquainted first? Then start with the free introductory module: Start with Espresso Under Control.

Do I need a specific espresso machine?

No, you don't need a specific brand or type of espresso machine. The modules are designed for people who make espresso at home and want to better understand how coffee, grind, freshness, and extraction work together. Whether you work with a simple home espresso machine or a more extensive semi-automatic one: the explanations will help you get more out of your own setup. Especially the module The 3 Golden Rules of Espresso is very relevant here.

Are these physical products?

No, these are digital coffee modules. Each module consists of an online lesson with a video and PDF, allowing you to watch the explanation immediately and easily refer back to it later. You will not receive a physical product by post.

Do I get instant access?

Yes, after purchase you get immediate access to the online module. You will receive access to the video and the accompanying PDF, so you can start learning right away. This makes this online barista training ideal if you want to understand today why your espresso is sour, bitter, or watery.

Can I buy modules separately?

Yes, you can buy all modules separately. This way you can choose exactly the topic that suits your needs, such as coffee beans, freshness, roasting, extraction, or maintenance. Would you prefer to logically combine several topics? Then also check out the Espresso Under Control bundles, as these are better suited to your learning path and are often more economical than buying individual modules.

Where do I start as a beginner?

As a beginner, it's best to start with module 1: Start with Espresso Under Control. This free introductory module will help you understand the series well and gives you a logical starting point for learning to make better espresso at home. After that, you can continue with modules on coffee beans, freshness and taste, or go straight to The 3 Golden Rules of Espresso if you primarily want more control over your extraction.

How long does a module usually take?

A module is deliberately compact and practically structured. On average, a module consists of approximately 10 minutes of video, supplemented by a clear PDF summary. This allows you to quickly gain new knowledge without lengthy course blocks, and at the same time review or reread at your own convenience.

Collection Online Modules: Maintenance and coffee drinks.

In this collection, you'll find modules that help you identify contamination, prevent flavor loss, and better understand and correctly build cappuccino, latte, and other coffee beverages.

Even with good beans and better extraction, your espresso can slowly decline if your machine becomes contaminated. And even with a good espresso as a base, cappuccino, latte, or americano remain unclear if you don't truly know the proportions.

This collection is the practical phase of Espresso Under Control. Here, you'll learn where maintenance directly impacts taste and performance, and how to build coffee beverages as they are intended.

What you'll discover in this practical phase

  • where contamination originates and how it affects taste and performance
  • why maintenance is not just technical, but directly impacts your espresso
  • how coffee beverages like cappuccino, latte, and americano differ in proportion from each other
  • how to correctly build drinks instead of doing everything by feel

Those who make espresso at home often notice that taste and result don't just depend on coffee beans or extraction. Maintenance also plays a direct role. Contamination in your machine gradually builds up and can unknowingly affect taste, flow, and reliability. At the same time, for cappuccino, latte, and other coffee beverages, they only truly come together when you understand how they are built.

This collection is intended for home baristas who not only want to better understand their espresso but also want to maintain it well and apply it correctly in the cup. Here you'll find modules on cleaning and maintenance of your espresso machine, as well as on the correct proportions and construction of coffee beverages.

Want to see the complete series? View all modules of Espresso Under Control.

Do you first want more control over your espresso and extraction? Then go back to Espresso extraction and control.

Still unsure about your coffee beans, roasting, or freshness? Then check out Coffee beans, taste and selection guide.

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Maintenance and coffee drinks

Keep your espresso machine clean and build coffee drinks as they are meant to be

Good espresso doesn't stop at choosing coffee and understanding extraction. In practice, you need to keep two things in order: a clean machine and coffee drinks that are correct in proportion and composition.

Do you recognize this?

  • Your espresso slowly deteriorates, while your beans and settings still seem the same
  • Your machine works, but contamination builds up unnoticed
  • You make cappuccino, latte or americano, but the drinks seem too similar

In this collection, you'll find modules that help you recognize contamination, prevent flavor loss, and better understand and correctly build cappuccino, latte, and other coffee drinks.

Even with good beans and better extraction, your espresso can slowly deteriorate if your machine becomes contaminated. And even with a good espresso as a base, cappuccino, latte, or americano remain unclear if you don't truly know the proportions.

This collection is the practical phase of Espresso Under Control. Here you will learn where maintenance directly impacts taste and performance, and how to build coffee drinks as they are meant to be.

What you will discover in this practical phase

  • where contamination occurs and how it affects taste and performance
  • why maintenance is not just technical, but directly impacts your espresso
  • how coffee drinks like cappuccino, latte, and americano differ in proportion
  • how to build drinks correctly instead of doing everything by feel

Those who make espresso at home often notice that taste and results do not only depend on coffee beans or extraction. Maintenance also plays a direct role. Contamination in your machine gradually builds up and can unnoticed affect taste, flow, and reliability. At the same time, for cappuccino, latte, and other coffee drinks, they are only truly correct when you understand how they are constructed.

This collection is intended for home baristas who not only want to better understand their espresso, but also want to maintain it well and apply it correctly in the cup. Here you will find modules on cleaning and maintenance of your espresso machine, as well as on the correct proportions and construction of coffee drinks.

Want to see the full series? View all modules of Espresso Under Control.

Do you want more control over your espresso and extraction first? Then go back to Espresso Extraction and Control.

Still unsure about your coffee beans, roast, or freshness? Then check out Coffee Beans, Taste, and Selection Guide.