Dial in espresso
Learn how grind size, dose, yield, and time work together—and what to change when a shot tastes off.
Home enthusiast training
Hands-on espresso and milk training in a four-person class, taught at Troubadour Coffee Roasters.
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Select a date below to reserve your seat. Each session is limited to four students, so everyone gets time on the equipment and direct help.
Bring a friend and save $41 with the two-ticket bundle.
Hands-on, practical, useful
This is not a lecture. You’ll work with espresso and milk, ask questions, and leave with a repeatable process for making better drinks on your own machine.
Learn how grind size, dose, yield, and time work together—and what to change when a shot tastes off.
Practice creating glossy, balanced microfoam for cappuccinos, lattes, and other milk drinks.
Recognize sour, bitter, weak, and over-extracted shots so you can troubleshoot with confidence.
Leave with a clear workflow for preparing, brewing, cleaning, and repeating great results.
What’s included
Is this class for you?
This class is for curious home baristas who own an espresso machine, are considering one, or simply want to understand what makes a better shot and better milk.
No professional experience is required. Come ready to taste, practice, and ask questions.
Your instructor
The class is taught from real roasting, brewing, and café experience—not a script. The small format makes room for individual feedback and the questions that matter to your home setup.
Choose your dateFrequently asked
No. You’ll practice on the equipment provided during class. The principles apply across most home espresso setups.
Yes. It’s designed for home enthusiasts, including people who are just beginning to explore espresso.
Each session is limited to four students so everyone receives hands-on practice and individual guidance.
Select the two-ticket option during checkout. Two seats are $349, saving $41 compared with purchasing them separately.
Class updates
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Four seats per class
Choose an available date and reserve your place.
View dates & reserveFree home espresso guide
Get Tony’s Home Espresso Tweaking Guide and learn what to adjust when your shots taste sour, bitter, fast, slow, thin, harsh, or inconsistent.
For after class
Fresh coffee, consistent water, and an easy way to stay stocked.
Fresh coffee
Fresh-roasted espresso coffee for balanced, repeatable shots at home.
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Stay stocked
Keep fresh espresso coffee coming on a schedule that fits your routine.
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Better brewing water
Add the right mineral profile to distilled water for cleaner espresso flavor.
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