Private Barista Course Workshop – Your Personal Introduction to the World of Coffee
Do you love coffee just as much as we do? In this private workshop at Coffee Coaching Club, you'll get a hands-on introduction to the world of coffee – with access to our entire showroom fleet of machines, so you can find out what suits you before choosing a machine of your own.
Course instructor: Yalcin Akpinar, co-founder of Coffee Coaching Club. A qualified food chemist (University of Hamburg) with over 15 years in the international flavour industry – most recently as Senior Taste Designer at Philip Morris International, responsible for the sensory direction of global product platforms in more than 180 markets. His knowledge of flavour and extraction methods will change the way you think about coffee. You can read more about his background on our About Us page.
In interactive sessions, you'll learn everything from origin and roasting to flavour perception, proper espresso preparation and latte art – tailored individually to your existing knowledge, from your very first espresso to experienced barista practice. Choose your workshop machine from our showroom: La Marzocco Linea Micra, La Marzocco Linea Mini, La Marzocco GS3, Victoria Arduino E1 Prima, Rocket Espresso, Normcore or Flair Espresso (depending on location)
At a Glance
| Instructor |
Yalcin Akpinar – Food chemist & flavour expert, co-founder of Coffee Coaching Club |
| Duration |
approx. 2 hours |
| Location & Times |
Bern: Mondays, workshop start between 10:00 and 16:00 (we close at 18:00) · Zurich: Tue–Fri, workshop start between 10:00 and 15:00 (we close at 17:00) · by individual appointment |
| Language |
German or English |
| Equipment |
Our showroom machines (La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Rocket Espresso, and others) – your own machine is also welcome on request |
| Level |
Fully customizable, from your first espresso to professional level |
Who This Course Is For
For anyone who loves coffee and wants to dive deeper – whether as a gift for yourself, for someone you love, or to calmly discover different models before choosing a machine of your own.
Already have your own machine and want to train specifically on it? Then our Private Barista Course With Your Own Equipment is probably the better choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I experience different machines during the course?
Yes – that's exactly the point of this course. You choose your workshop machine from our showroom, for example La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino or Rocket Espresso, and if you're interested, you can also compare several models.
Who teaches the course?
Yalcin Akpinar, co-founder of Coffee Coaching Club. A qualified food chemist with over 15 years of experience in the international flavour industry, most recently as Senior Taste Designer at Philip Morris International. You'll find more details about his background on our About Us page.
Who is the course suitable for?
For anyone stepping behind an espresso machine for the first time, just as much as experienced baristas who want to deepen their knowledge – the content is tailored individually to your level.
How do I sign up for the course?
Just email us at [email protected] – with your preferred date and whether you'd like to join in Bern or Zurich. We'll get back to you with the next steps.
