ESPRESSO & MILK SKILLS

Home Enthusiast Barista Training

Learn how to dial in espresso, texture milk properly, and consistently make better drinks at home.

  • Hands-on training
  • Small group (2 students per session)
  • Real equipment, real workflow

Class Details

  • Duration 2 hours
  • Class size Limited (2 students)
  • Location Cleveland (in-shop training)
  • Equipment Provided

What You’ll Learn

Espresso

  • Dialing in grind and dose
  • Understanding extraction
  • Pulling consistent shots

Milk

  • Steaming and texturing
  • Proper temperature control
  • Building balanced drinks

Equipment & Workflow

  • Machine care
  • Grinder setup
  • Cleaning & maintenance

This class is for you if:

You have an espresso machine at home
You're struggling to get consistent results
You want to understand what's actually happening
You want better drinks without guessing

What we don't cover

This class focuses on espresso and milk fundamentals. Latte art and more advanced techniques are covered separately.

Why train with Troubadour

Hands-on training

No lectures. You'll be brewing, dialing in, and tasting from start to finish.

Direct guidance

Real-time feedback and adjustments as you work through each technique.

Only 2 students per session

Small class size ensures personalized attention and plenty of practice time.

Repeatable results at home

Learn methods that work with your equipment, not just ours.

About your instructor

Tony DiCorpo has over 20 years of experience as a coffee professional, including roasting, sourcing, and running a coffee business.

This training is built around real-world experience and hands-on instruction.

Wayne Nagy started his career in the coffee business in 2019 as a barista with us. He has worked for others over the years but returned to Troubadour Coffee Roasters in June 2025.

He became our coffee instructor in October 2025. Besides being a coffee and espresso professional, Wayne is also a tea enthusiast and certified coffee and espresso equipment technician taking care of the shop's equipment.

Ready to improve your coffee?

View Available Dates

Limited spots per session

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This class is designed to help people build a strong foundation and improve their results at home.

No — all equipment and coffee are provided.

Classes are intentionally kept small, with only 2 students per session.

Yes. Gift vouchers are available.