Home Barista Class

You’re on a quest to achieve the perfect brew. You need your morning cup to nail that robust, balanced flavor, every time. Not too bold, not too acidic, nothing but smooth, aromatic caffeinated bliss.

Your lineup of friends and family is ready to be enticed by their new favorite signature styles. None of that burnt-tasting commercial junk, you’re here to open their eyes to authentically artisan ingredients and help them understand the difference.

The Home Barista Class is designed to bring aspiring brewmasters years of technical expertise in simple step-by-step videos. For those who are ready to take their craft to the next level and serve up satisfaction by this weekend, get ready to dive in and start learning right away.

1. Master the Fundamentals

Coffee Varietals

Anatomy of a Coffee Bean

How Processing Works

How to Identify Tasting Notes

2. How to Craft the Perfect Brew

Introduction

Time

Temperature

Turbulence

Ratio

Water

Grind Size

3. Start with Authentic Ingredients

How to Identify High Quality Beans

How to Choose A Good Grinder

Where to Find the Highest Quality Beans

4. How to Use Various Brewing Methods

Finding the Right Grind Size

Kalita Wave

Chemex

Aeropress

French Press

Clever Drip

Siphon

5. Cold Brew

Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee

How to Make Cold Brew

How to Make Nitro Cold Brew

6. Flavored Syrup Recipes

Intro to Syrups

Bourbon Maple Syrup

Lavender Syrup

Tea Syrups

Madagascar-Vanilla Syrup

7. Coffee Cocktail Recipes

Coffee Cream Soda

Cafe Negroni

Cafe Old Fashioned

Coffee Sherry Cobbler

Cold Brew Tonic

Tiki Cold Brew