Interview The Barista Shop with Het Parool

Interview The Barista Shop with Het Parool: With these courses you learn to make coffee at home like a barista

In this interview with Het Parool , Geert-Jan van der Molen discusses the growing enthusiasm for specialty coffee at home. A growing number of coffee drinkers want not only to brew a better cup of coffee but also to understand the ins and outs of flavor, extraction, and preparation.

Geert-Jan explains what a good espresso truly requires: from the correct grind and extraction time to adjusting equipment and recognizing flavor balance. He also discusses the importance of guidance and training, which allows home baristas to make significant progress in a short time.

The interview shows how coffee knowledge, practical experience, and attention come together in courses that focus on understanding, technique, and the joy of making coffee — without unnecessary complexity.

→ Read the full interview on Het Parool

Interview description from Het Parool in which Geert-Jan van der Molen is introduced as a barista and workshop instructor who combines his knowledge and experience in The Barista Shop.

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