Home Barista Course

A comprehensive, three hour practical course designed with home baristas and coffee enthusiasts in mind - those wishing to learn more about how to create great espresso and milk-based drinks from their very own kitchen. This session requires no previous experience at all and is adapted to meet the specific needs of the student, ensuring that the content covered is relevant to their own equipment.

Starting with a guided cupping of our range, you will experience the impact that origin, terroir and post harvest processing methods have on a coffee's flavour profile. Utilising this knowledge will help you in your first steps towards understanding espresso theory and exploring suitable brew recipes, with the ultimate aim of producing a better balance of flavours at home. Finally, you will delve into the artistic process of steaming milk and achieve the desired textures, necessary for creating silky milk-based drinks and latte art.

There will be plenty of time allocated up in our training lab for you to jump on a La Marzocco Linea PB and make use of your time with John, our dedicated barista trainer. Each attendee will receive tailored feedback and guidance regarding their practical skills. Not to mention, you’ll also receive a whole load of resources following the course to put your new skills to the test!

When you book your place, you won’t need to do anything else – we will be in touch the week before your course is scheduled and confirm all the necessary details. The course will take place in the heart of our roastery and headquarters in Armley (LS12 3BG).

Please contact john@northstarroast.com if you have any accessibility requirements.

Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email to confirm it is being processed and then another one to let you know when it has been dispatched. We are currently operating with 3 working day lead time to process your order once you have placed it. 

Royal Mail 2nd class tracked postage is included for orders over £25. Orders under £25 will add £4.10 for 2nd class tracked postage. Alternatively, you have the option to include 1st class tracked postage for £5.

Operating times are 9am-5pm Mon-Friday. Orders placed after 12pm on Friday will not be processed until 9am Monday morning.

Local pickups take place from the Roastery on Tong Road. Please note our shutter doors will be down for security and temperature reasons but we are always in Monday-Friday between 9 and 5pm – just ring the doorbell on arrival