Home Pour Over Training
Learn how to brew clean, balanced coffee at home — with consistency and control.
- Hands-on brewing (not theory-heavy)
- Small group (2 students per session)
- Real equipment, real workflow
Beginner Pour Over Coffee Class
This class is very basic and designed with the beginner in mind. Even if you have never brewed a pour over coffee before, we think you will still enjoy this class.
We strive to take the intimidation out of getting started by keeping things simple, approachable, and hands-on.
Please read the note at the bottom of this description about advanced techniques or troubleshooting your current setup. Since this is a beginner class with other students, we are unable to customize it to your specific needs during the group class.
If you are looking for more personalized help, we also offer private pour over classes that we are happy to customize and schedule just for you.
We will discuss the following:
- Introduction to pour overs
- The difference between pour over, drip coffee, and espresso extraction
- Insight into what equipment to invest in for your home setup
- A brief introduction to coffee bean quality and roast profiles
- The science of brewing: the variables that matter
- Exploring what specialty coffee is and what it tastes like
- Hands-on experience: the step-by-step process of understanding what happens when you brew, what you taste, and what to adjust
- Learning what a good cup tastes like and what it means to you
- Q & A
Reservations are required on the page below. Please do not call the shop to make reservations.
We offer this class on a limited schedule. Please check the booking section below to view available dates and reserve your spot. Dates are added as they become available.
All classes and workshops have limited capacity. Classes and class content are subject to change without notice. Ticketing and credit card fees will be added at checkout.
Please Read
We focus on the basics in this beginner class. If you already make pour over coffee at home and are fairly proficient with V60, Melitta, or Kalita-style brewers, you may want to consider a private pour over class with us instead.
In a private class, we can focus on improving your specific technique, dialing in your brewing for better results, or moving on to other dripper styles and techniques. We also encourage you to bring your own drippers, coffees, and accessories so we can work directly with your setup.
To begin the process, please visit our private coffee classes page and fill out the form. We will review your request and follow up with the best next step.
Class Details
- Duration 2 hours
- Class size 4 students
- Location Cleveland (in-shop training)
- Equipment Provided
This class is for you if:
What we don't cover
Why train with Troubadour
Hands-on training
No lectures. You’ll brew, adjust, and taste in real time.
Direct guidance
Immediate feedback as you brew — not after.
Only 2 students per session
Plenty of reps and personal attention.
Repeatable results at home
Everything is built around your setup — not just ours.
About your instructors
Tony 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
No.
This class is built to take you from guessing to understanding — even if you’re just starting.
Because small variables matter — grind size, pouring, timing.
We’ll show you exactly how to control those so you can get repeatable results.
Yes.
This is fully hands-on — you’ll brew, adjust, and taste each step so it actually clicks.
Yes.
Everything is taught so you can replicate it with your own equipment — not just in the shop.