๐ฌ๐ง This workshop is also available in English
Become your own barista at home with a private barista workshop at home
- You're having trouble extracting espresso perfectly
- Frothing milk or making latte art remains difficult
- The espresso does not always come out of the machine properly
- You're not getting the most out of your coffee machine
For every type of espresso machine
Thanks to years of practical experience, Geertjan knows what to do with every espresso machine and situation โ and tailors the workshop to your questions and level.
Training with your own espresso machine and tools
No confusion later โ you learn directly on your equipment, so you can repeat everything effortlessly at home.
Learn to make espresso and froth milk consistently
Learn how to brew perfect espresso every single day โ with the correct grind size, tap pressure, and brew time. And the techniques needed to froth milk beautifully for any coffee drink.
Experience with many brands
Geert-Jan is familiar with a wide range of machines and brands, including:
ECM, Rocket, Rancilio, Sage, La Marzocco, Gaggia, Profitec, Lelit and many other brands.
โก๏ธ Whatever machine you use, you'll receive guidance tailored to your setup.
Get personal guidance with space to really practice
Maximum 5 participants per session, so you have plenty of room to develop your skills and ask questions.
Your machine, your coffee
During the barista workshop at home you will learn everything about adjusting and using your espresso machine and bean grinder, fully tailored to your own equipment. Whether you are a novice barista or want to perfect your skills, Geert Jan will help you get the most out of your coffee.
What are we going to do?
Then we will start working extensively on making espresso.
You will learn:
- How a good espresso is made
- What goes wrong when an espresso runs too fast or too slow
- Which parameters really make a difference (grinding degree, dosage, flow time)
- How to recognize and correct your settings
The goal is for you to understand why an espresso succeeds or fails โ and how to fix it yourself.
3. Practice โ frothing milk & basic latte art
If milk drinks are part of your coffee moment, we will pay specific attention to this.
You will learn:
- Which milk froths best
- How to make microfoam without big bubbles
- How to check milk temperature and structure
- The basics of pouring for simple latte art
4. Wrapping Up โ Bringing It All Together
At the end of the workshop:
- Make your own espressos and milk drinks
- Do you understand how to adjust your settings?
- Do you know what to look for in coffee beans?
- Do you have concrete tools to consistently make better coffee at home?
You can immediately incorporate this knowledge into your daily coffee routine.
Results after the workshop
Afterward, you'll know not only what to do, but more importantly, why . This ensures you'll continue to confidently make great coffee for weeks and months to come.
Price indication Private Workshop at Home
Private workshop at home from โฌ78 (incl. VAT)
โ๏ธ Training from 1 hour, fully tailored to your own espresso machine
โ๏ธ Includes the use of specialty coffee beans
โ๏ธ Suitable for 1โ5 participants (more upon request)
โ๏ธ Travel costs: โฌ0.23 per km from Utrecht (return)
Want to know an exact price for your location and needs? Send me a messageโI usually respond the same day.
Let customers speak for us
from 147 reviewsLoved how quick they responded, provided designs and delivered all with 3 working days. The cup looks amazing, and can't wait for the recipient (as it is ordered as a present) to be amazed
De latte art workshop bij Geert-Jan is top! Hij is enthousiast, geduldig en legt alles goed uit. Dankzij hem weet ik nu hoe ik goed en snel melk kan opschuimen en de eerste hartjes zijn gemaakt!
Wij kregen een goede uitleg over de soorten koffiebonen, smaak en meer. Deze specialist wist ons te verbazen met hints en tips over de pas aangekochte Expresso apparaten. De wijze van cappuccino maken (en meer) is tot in de puntjes uitgelegd. Dank daarvoor.
Wij gaan nu nog meer genieten van onze cappuccino!
Wij hebben genoten van de workshop van Geert-Jan. Wij hebben nu vertrouwen erin om heerlijke cappuccinoโs te maken!
Niet te duur en altijd op tijd met leveren
De workshop thuis was helder en leerzaam. Eerst een klein uurtje theorie daarna aan de slag met je eigen machine. Prettige communicatie. Het fijne is dat je daarna ook nog wat kan vragen, want als je eenmaal later zelf aan de slag gaat heb je ook nog wel wat vragen. Zeker aan te raden om bij je thuis uit te nodigen!
Zoveel geleerd tijdens de workshop bij een vriendin. Nooit geweten dat je je machine met de 16 en 60 regel moet instellen! Ook dat bonen zoveel verschillen. Ook de branddatum dat die zo belangrijk is voor de smaak!
Fantastische workshop gehad. Heel goede uitleg, kundig en gebracht met humor. Nu weet ik pas wat ik uit mijn machine kan halen. Een aanrader voor iedereen die inzicht wil hebben in de bereiding van goede koffie!!
Ik ben hartstikke blij en tevreden met de privรฉ workshop die ik van Geert-Jan heb mogen ontvangen. Mijn skills en kennis over espresso, het maken van een lekkere kop cappuccino en vooral hoe mijn Delonghi espresso apparaat effectief te gebruiken, zijn binnen twee uur aanzienlijk verbeterd.
Dankjewel Geert-Jan voor jouw deskundige en warme, geduldige en plezierige reis door Baristaland! Ik heb er geen moment spijt van gehad dat de keus voor jou heb gemaakt! You're the best!!
Geweldige workshop gehad van Geert Jan. Hij heeft ons alles heel fijn uitgelegd en nam daarvoor ook alle tijd. Wij hebben er zeker veel van opgestoken. Een echt aanrader. Nogmaals hartelijk bedankt voor de goede uitleg. TOP!!
Met het volgen van de workshop van Geert-Jan is een lang gekoesterde wens in vervulling gegaan. Geert-Jan geeft op een zeer enthousiaste wijze uitleg over het gehele proces van koffieplant tot het maken van een heerlijke espresso, cappuccino, โฆ.. Zijn enthousiasme is aanstekelijk en naarmate we de workshop doorlopen worden mijn zoon en ik steeds enthousiaster.
Geert-Jan, ontzettend bedankt voor het delen en overbrengen van jouw kennis waardoor wij nu in staat zijn onze espressomachine goed te kunnen gebruiken. Grazie mille, Simon & Hans
De workshop was heel waardevol; Geert-Jan legt alles met veel enthousiasme en geduld uit.
Ik ben nu al super trots op de espresso en barista/ latte art skills die ik in 1 ochtend heb geleerd.
English below
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Ik kreeg deze latte-artcursus als cadeau. Na maanden zelf oefenen had ik wel vooruitgang geboekt, maar ik miste nog steeds consistentie en een paar belangrijke basisprincipes.
GeertJan was enorm vriendelijk en deskundig. Hij keek eerst naar mijn melk-steamingtechniek en gaf meteen een gouden tip: lucht toevoegen terwijl de melk nog koud is, en daarna de stoomlans dieper plaatsen om op te warmen. Daardoor verdwijnen de grote bellen wรฉl wanneer je de kan op het aanrecht tikt.
Daarna bekeken we mijn schenktechniek, waar ik veel meer te leren had. We begonnen met een simpele hartvorm en bouwden daarop verder. Tijdens de les maakte ik veel cappuccinoโs, waardoor de principes eindelijk duidelijk voor me werden. De sessie was ontzettend leerzaam รฉn gezellig โ veel gelachen en fijn contact.
Ik moest wel een paar oude gewoontes afleren, en dat kost tijd. Maar na een paar maanden oefenen (alleen โs ochtends, dus geen honderden per dag!) zijn de resultaten veel consistenter, zowel met soja- als havermelk. Ik maak nu niet alleen mooie harten, maar ook bloemen en meerlaagse vormen. Zodra de basis weer klopte, ging de vooruitgang veel sneller.
Kortom: deze cursus is een uitstekende investering om je fundament te verbeteren en je latte-artskills snel naar een hoger niveau te tillen. Aanrader!
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I received this latte art course as a gift, after months of trying to improve the art in our morning coffees and chai lattes. Iโd made some progress on my own, but I was still inconsistent and felt I was missing some core principles.
GeertJan was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. After I explained my situation, he first checked my milk-steaming technique โ which, thanks to practice, was already decent โ but he immediately gave me one invaluable tip: start introducing air while the milk is still cold, then lower the steam wand to finish heating. This simple correction makes a huge difference; if you add air once the milk is warmer than body temperature, the bubbles are tougher and wonโt pop when you knock the jug.
After that, we focused on my pouring technique, where I had a lot more room to grow. We started with a basic heart and then moved on. I made a lot of coffees during the lesson, and the principles finally โclickedโ in my mind. The session was incredibly helpful and gave me a framework to evaluate my results and know exactly how to adjust. On top of that, I had a lovely chat with GeertJan โ lots of laughs and a great atmosphere.
One thing worth mentioning: I had to unlearn some old habits. Like when Tiger Woods rebuilt his golf swing, it takes time to replace ingrained patterns โ especially when youโre only practicing once a day at home. It took me a couple of months to fully adjust, but the results are absolutely worth it. My latte art is now much more consistent with both soy and oat milk, and Iโve moved beyond simple hearts to flowers, layered designs, and more. Once the basics were properly reset, progress became much faster.
Overall, this course is an excellent investment if you want to refine your fundamental techniques and accelerate your latte art skills. I highly recommend it.
De siroop smaakt heerlijk, ik gebruik hem bij het maken van matcha :)
Veel geleerd over onze eigen koffiemachine in korte tijd, door veel zelf uit te proberen en te kijken waar aanpassingen nodig zijn. Uiteindelijk kwam er zowaar een lekkere koffie uit! Dank voor de leuke workshop!
Private Barista Workshop at home
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this workshop suitable if I have just purchased an espresso machine?
Yes, definitely. Especially when you are just starting out, a workshop is valuable. You will learn directly how to use your machine properly, so that you can achieve results faster and make coffee with more confidence. But even if you have had an espresso machine for a while, a training can be surprisingly educational. I regularly meet coffee lovers who have been making coffee for years, but still notice that there is more to get out of their machine. With a few practical tips, your coffee will suddenly taste really good again.
Will the workshop be tailored to my level and equipment?
Yes, always. Whether you are just starting to make coffee or have been making espresso for years, the workshop is tailored to your needs. We work with your own machine and grinder, at your own pace. No standard story, but advice and explanation that fit your experience, your questions and your coffee goals.
Do I need a separate coffee grinder for this workshop?
Not necessarily. We'll work with what you already have. Do you have a built-in grinder or a separate one? That's fine. Do you make coffee with pre-ground beans? Then we'll figure out how to get the most out of them. It is recommended to use a bean grinder to get your espresso extraction right.
Can I also learn how to froth milk and make basic latte art?
Definitely. During the workshop you will learn how to froth milk with the right temperature and structure โ without big bubbles, just as it should be for cappuccinos and latte art. If you are interested, we will also practice pouring and you will get tips for your first heart or rosette.
How long does the home workshop last?
You can choose from two options: 1 hour of focus training or 2 hours covering all the components . The quote clearly outlines all the components, so you know exactly what to choose from and what to expect.
The parts are:
- Learning to choose coffee beans
- make espresso
- adjust coffee grinder
- froth milk
- pouring latte art
- cleaning and maintenance
Of course, we will tailor the pace and format to your experience and interests โ it's your time.
Is the workshop intended for one person or can I participate with someone else?
You can easily take the workshop alone or with a partner. Whether you prefer a one-on-one session or want to learn with others, such as your partner, colleagues, or friends, I ensure everyone actively participates and learns at their own level. When booking, please let me know how many people you'll be with, and I'll adjust the format and quote accordingly.
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Private Barista Workshops for private individuals at home.
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