Interview with Geertjandebaristaman and Dirk from the magazine 'Lekker Doen'

Geert-Jan van der Molen on coffee, craftsmanship, and home baristas | Dirk magazine's "Lekker Doen" interview: A delicious cup of coffee!

In the magazine Lekker Doen (literally "Lekker Doen") published by supermarket chain Dirk , Geert-Jan van der Molen , better known as Geertjandebaristaman and owner of De Barista Shop , is interviewed about his passion for coffee and brewing a truly great cup at home. In this interview, he shares practical tips on espresso, frothing milk, coffee machine maintenance, and developing your own personal taste as a home barista. The article demonstrates how expertise, experience, and personal guidance combine in his work as a barista, coffee coach, and entrepreneurโ€”with one goal: better coffee for everyone, right at home.

โ†’ Read the full interview on Dirk

Cover of the Dirk magazine Lekker Doen (winter edition) 2026 with Geert-Jan van der Molen, owner of De Barista Shop, with a cappuccino and espresso machine in a coffee setting.
Article page from the Dirk magazine Lekker Doen in which Geert-Jan van der Molen shares his knowledge about espresso, latte art and better coffee making for home baristas.
A portrait of Geert-Jan van der Molen at an espresso machine, published in the Dirk magazine Lekker Doen as part of an interview about coffee expertise and home barista tips.
The article "Lekker kopkie koffie" (A Nice Cup of Coffee) appears in the Dirk magazine Lekker Doen (Good Doing), featuring a background story on Geert-Jan van der Molen, his barista experience, and tips for making better coffee at home.
Geert-Jan van der Molen, also known as Geertjandebaristaman and owner of De Barista Shop, prepares espresso during an interview for the Dirk magazine Lekker Doen about making coffee at home.

From media to practice

The knowledge and experience shared in these interviews forms the basis of the advice, training and content of De Barista Shop.