Short online video lessons with PDF summaries

Learn at your own pace, on your own espresso machine

More understanding of coffee beans, roasting, and flavor

With practical expertise from Geert-Jan de Baristaman

Why are lightly roasted coffee beans difficult for espresso?

You've been making espresso at home for a while. Then you buy a bag of light roast coffee beans because the description piques your curiosity. Yet the espresso tastes different than you had hoped. Your trusted settings suddenly don't seem to work anymore.

That's not always due to your espresso machine. Light, medium, and dark roast beans can taste very different and react differently during brewing. In the online bundle Van Boon naar Smaak in het Kopje you will discover more about those differences and better understand which coffee suits you.

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You know your machine, but with different beans the search starts all over again

With your usual coffee, you know roughly what to expect. But as soon as you try lighter beans, it suddenly becomes more difficult. You keep searching for a flavor that matches what you read on the packaging.

  • The taste is very different from what you expected

    The bag mentions something about fruit, flowers, or sweetness, but you can't really identify those flavors in your cup.

  • Your trusted setting no longer works

    The machine and coffee grinder are the same as before. Yet your espresso tastes different and doesn't taste the way you're used to.

  • You’re wondering if you bought the right beans

    You want to discover new flavors, but don't know why one coffee appeals to you instantly while another mainly raises questions.
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Ontdek hoe land van herkomst, oogstmethoden, branding en versheid samen zorgen voor smaakverschillen in espresso.

Why does lightly roasted coffee taste different in espresso?

A light roast can bring out flavors you're not used to in the darker-roasted espresso you drank before. That doesn't mean it's bad coffee. It just means the coffee is different.

Want to go beyond just adjusting your coffee grinder? Then it helps to understand how coffee roasting, origin, and freshness affect the flavor. That's exactly the kind of background covered in Van Boon naar Smaak in het Kopje.

Who is this online coffee course intended for?

For home baristas who already make espresso and are curious about other coffee beans, but don't always understand why a new bag tastes so different on their own machine.

This is what you’ll discover in the bundle

  • Why different types of coffee can taste different
  • What countries of origin tell us about coffee
  • Why light, medium, and dark roasts are not the same
  • What freshness means when trying new coffee
  • How to choose coffee beans more consciously with greater knowledge

A new bag of coffee is more than a new flavor

You may have already watched many videos on how to adjust an espresso machine. Still, it can be difficult to understand why different coffee beans behave differently.

The choices made before you open a bag affect what you taste later. That is why it can be useful to learn not only about the machine, but also about the coffee itself.

In the paid courses, you will discover how to better understand this background without having to take a course for professional baristas.

Knowing your espresso machine is one thing. Understanding your coffee beans takes you further.

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From a new bag of beans to a better understanding of flavor

From Bean to Cup consists of four related online lessons. You’ll learn more about coffee varieties, origin, roasting and freshness. This will give you more background to understand why coffee can vary from bag to bag.

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Discover the differences between coffee beans

You see names and countries on the packaging, but what do they actually tell you about what to expect? This bundle provides more background on the world behind the coffee bean.

Learn why the way you burn is important

A lighter roast often tastes different from the espresso you are used to. You will learn what might cause these differences and why they matter when choosing your coffee.

Understand why coffee keeps changing

What to do at step 3?
Ontdek hoe land van herkomst, oogstmethoden, branding en versheid samen zorgen voor smaakverschillen in espresso.

What good use do you have for that knowledge at home?

You buy coffee with greater confidence

You’ll better understand what the information on a bag of coffee means for you, so you can discover new flavors with a clearer focus.

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What good use do you have for that knowledge at home?

You understand the differences between beans better

When a new coffee tastes different, you feel less dependent on individual tips or a single fixed setting on your coffee grinder.

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What good use do you have for that knowledge at home?

You get more pleasure from new flavors

By better understanding the background of coffee, discovering other beans becomes more interesting and less frustrating.

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Ontdek hoe land van herkomst, oogstmethoden, branding en versheid samen zorgen voor smaakverschillen in espresso.

Dive deeper into coffee beans with Van Boon naar Smaak

"Wat bieden wij?"

For curious home baristas with experience

You already know how to make espresso, but you want to understand why coffee beans are not all the same. You are looking for additional knowledge that will help you taste and choose more consciously.

Why these four lessons together?

Here's why you should get this offer:
Online barista module koffiebranding light medium dark roast smaakverschillen

Four lessons on coffee beans and flavor

The online bundle Van Boon naar Smaak in het Kopje currently costs €16.50 and includes four paid modules. You can watch the lessons whenever it suits you.

Are you mainly curious about the difference between light, medium and dark roasted coffee? The individual lesson on roasting currently costs €4.95.

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Four online modules with PDF summaries. View the current product price and contents at the time of purchase.

Coffee varieties: Understanding Arabica and Robusta

Origin: coffee-producing countries and flavor differences

Roasting: light, medium and dark roast

Freshness: why the roast date is important
  • Ontdek hoe land van herkomst, oogstmethoden, branding en versheid samen zorgen voor smaakverschillen in espresso.
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Frequently asked questions about light roast coffee beans

Why does lightly roasted espresso sometimes taste so different?

A light roast often brings out different flavors than a dark roast. The online lessons help you better understand and identify those differences.

Is lightly roasted coffee suitable for espresso?

Yes, light roast coffee can be suitable for espresso. The result just isn't always what you're used to with darker roasted beans. What you enjoy remains important.

Why doesn't my old setting work with new beans?

We're here to make things easy for you! Your first step to getting the right size is checking out our size chart. It's got all the info you need to measure yourself and find your perfect fit. We also provide extra details on each product page, like the model's size and fit descriptions. If you're still not sure, our team is always happy to help. Just send us a message!

Do I need a more expensive espresso machine?

Not necessarily. You can learn a lot about coffee beans and flavor using the espresso machine you already have. Some machines offer more options, but additional knowledge is often a good start.

Is this bundle also interesting if I’ve been making espresso for years?

Certainly. Especially when you already know the basics and want to discover more about different beans, origins, and roasting, the four lessons can offer new insights.

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Discover why your coffee beans taste so different

You don't have to get to know your espresso machine all over again every time you buy new beans. It does help, though, to understand what's going on behind the coffee on your counter.

Curious why light, medium, and dark roasted coffees can taste so different? With Van Boon's From Bean to Cup, you'll discover the story behind them in four short, paid online lessons.

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