Introduction to Specialty Coffee - Kaffee erleben, verstehen und besser zubereiten

Do you want to do more than just drink coffee—you want to really understand it? In this one-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll dive deep into the world of coffee, from bean to cup.

Together with our two instructors, you’ll discover how origin, variety, processing, and roasting influence flavor, learn the basics of sensory evaluation, and find out what actually happens during coffee extraction.

And it’s not all theory: You’ll try things out for yourself, taste, compare, and prepare coffee using different methods. We’ll work with espresso and filter coffee, explore grind size, recipes, water, and extraction, and show you how to recognize common mistakes and improve your brewing with purpose. The workshop also covers the basics of milk-based drinks and milk foam.

With a small group of no more than 8 participants and two instructors, there’s plenty of time for individual questions and hands-on practice. You’ll work at the machine yourself, grind, brew, taste, and gradually develop a better understanding of what makes great coffee.

Introduction to Coffee is just right for you

• if you love coffee and want to dive deeper into the world of coffee

• if you want to understand why coffee tastes different and how you can influence its flavor

• if you want to make better espresso and filter coffee at home

• if you want to learn about different brewing methods and try them out for yourself

• if you’re interested in specialty coffee, sensory evaluation, and the work of baristas

• if you’re looking for a comprehensive introduction to coffee without signing up for a specialized barista or filter coffee course right away

What to expect

Understanding coffee
Origin, varieties, processing, and roasting—and how they influence flavor.

Tasting coffee
We’ll sharpen your sensory awareness and compare different coffees in a group tasting.

Espresso
We’ll explore grind size, dosing, recipes, and extraction, and try out how small adjustments affect flavor.

Filter coffee
You’ll learn the basics of filter brewing and prepare your own coffee.

Milk & milk-based drinks
We’ll show you the basics of milk foam and espresso-based milk drinks.

Coffee at home
What equipment do I really need? How do I buy good beans? What water should I use? And what can I do if my coffee suddenly tastes sour, bitter, or unbalanced?

There’ll be time to connect, enjoy snacks, and have drinks along the way. A group lunch is included.

One day, two instructors, no more than eight participants, and lots of coffee to try, taste, and make yourself.

You’ll also receive a certificate of participation from us upon successful completion.

Duration:  6–7  hours
Cost: €239, including lunch, snacks & drinks
Location: Tempelhofer Damm 160, 12099 Berlin
Spots: max. 8 participants
Minimum number of participants: 4
Language: German. Our instructors also speak English/Spanish and will be happy to help with any questions about the material.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to contact you and possibly reschedule the course.