Coffee Courses

Home Barista - Elevate your home espresso game

A practical introduction to brewing exceptional coffee at home.

This 2-hour course is for anyone who wants to improve their home coffee skills - whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your technique.

We’ll cover everything from grinding and dosing to extraction, milk steaming, and recipe consistency. You’ll get hands on with fantastic home equipment and learn how to translate those skills to your own setup, no matter what gear you’re using.

Led by our baristas at Father Carpenter, this course is grounded in what we do every day: making coffee taste great, consistently, thanks to understanding. 

What’s included:
– Dialling in espresso: grind, dose, yield
– Milk steaming and pouring basics
– Equipment advice for home setups
– 1-on-1 coaching
– 1x bag of coffee included

Duration: 2 hours
Location: Father Carpenter - Mitte, Münzstr 21, 10178
When: Either Wednesday afternoon 16:30 or Thursdsay morning 09:30 - you choose. 
Group Size: Small and personal (3-10 pax. )

Whether you’re looking to understand home espresso espresso more deeply or sharpen your palate, this course is a practical step forward.

Coffee Roasting Basics 

A focused introduction to roasting with modern tools.

Join us at the Father Carpenter Coffee Bar in Kreuzberg for a 2 hour course that explores the fundamentals of coffee roasting using the Nucleus Tools Link sample roaster. Designed for baristas, café professionals, and curious enthusiasts, this session offers a clear, practical look into how roasting shapes flavour.

You’ll learn to identify key phases of the roast, track development, and taste how different profiles influence the cup. It’s not about theory for theory’s sake - it’s about building confidence and understanding through doing.

What’s included:

– Introduction to green coffee and roast stages (or blocks)
– Hands-on roasting with the Link sample roaster
– Guided tasting and discussion
– Your own roasted sample to take home

Duration: 2 hours
Location: F.C. Mitte - Münzstr 21, 10178 Berlin. 
Group Size: Small and personal