Home enthusiast training

Make better espresso at home.

Hands-on espresso and milk training in a four-person class, taught at Troubadour Coffee Roasters.

View dates & reserve

Upcoming classes

Choose your class date.

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.

Individual seat$195 per person
Bring a friend$349 for two

Bring a friend and save $41 with the two-ticket bundle.

Don’t see a date that works? Join the class updates

Hands-on, practical, useful

What you’ll learn

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.

01

Dial in espresso

Learn how grind size, dose, yield, and time work together—and what to change when a shot tastes off.

02

Texture milk

Practice creating glossy, balanced microfoam for cappuccinos, lattes, and other milk drinks.

03

Taste with intention

Recognize sour, bitter, weak, and over-extracted shots so you can troubleshoot with confidence.

04

Build a home routine

Leave with a clear workflow for preparing, brewing, cleaning, and repeating great results.

What’s included

Everything you need to learn by doing.

  • Small-group instruction with a maximum of four students
  • Espresso, milk, and all practice materials
  • Time for questions about your setup and routine
  • A practical framework you can use at home

Is this class for you?

You don’t need to be a coffee expert.

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.

Tony DiCorpo, Troubadour Coffee Roasters instructor

Your instructor

Learn from someone who works with coffee every day.

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 date

Frequently asked

A few things to know.

Do I need my own espresso machine?

No. You’ll practice on the equipment provided during class. The principles apply across most home espresso setups.

Is this class beginner-friendly?

Yes. It’s designed for home enthusiasts, including people who are just beginning to explore espresso.

How many people are in each class?

Each session is limited to four students so everyone receives hands-on practice and individual guidance.

How does the friend bundle work?

Select the two-ticket option during checkout. Two seats are $349, saving $41 compared with purchasing them separately.

Class updates

Want to know when new classes open?

Join the Troubadour Coffee Club for first access to new coffee class dates, tastings, brewing tips, and private coffee releases.

Four seats per class

Ready to make better coffee at home?

Choose an available date and reserve your place.

View dates & reserve

Free home espresso guide

A head start before class.

Get Tony’s Home Espresso Tweaking Guide and learn what to adjust when your shots taste sour, bitter, fast, slow, thin, harsh, or inconsistent.

Tony’s Home Espresso Tweaking Guide preview

For after class

Keep dialing in at home.

Fresh coffee, consistent water, and an easy way to stay stocked.

Troubadour specialty espresso blend

Fresh coffee

Espresso Blend

Fresh-roasted espresso coffee for balanced, repeatable shots at home.

Shop espresso blend
Troubadour espresso coffee subscription

Stay stocked

Espresso Subscription

Keep fresh espresso coffee coming on a schedule that fits your routine.

View subscription
Coffee water minerals for espresso machines

Better brewing water

Water Minerals

Add the right mineral profile to distilled water for cleaner espresso flavor.

Shop water minerals