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🛫 Let's meet the Cafeteros!

Tours in Colombia: 

Due to family circumstances, El BelgArista's activities are on hold in Colombia  for the time being. 
Workshops are now available in Belgium! ☕🇧🇪

Start your Colombian adventure with a discovery workshop in Belgium! ☕😋

🛫 New "cafeteros" programs and tours are being developed in Brussels.  "Meet the Colombian cafeteros"
For example, in the coffee area: 
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🐎 Horseback riding

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WORKSHOPS

preparation + tasting

2 workshops specially designed to teach the fundamentals of good preparation. + Modules for further exploration and practice.

To be reproduced at home!

Available in French, English or Spanish. Ideal for beginners, travelers or expats as well as for locals who want to know more about the treasures of our country!
A smiling woman wearing a straw hat, likely preparing a drink in a bright kitchen with a large window, a wooden table, and kitchen appliances, glasses, and utensils.
A young man serving coffee to a group of women sitting around a wooden table in a bright room with a window, plants, and wall decorations in the background.
A woman pours a glass of wine for another woman during a casual outdoor gathering, with several people in the background.
A young woman in a crop top, holding a bag of coffee, with a man standing next to her in a kitchen or indoor space. She appears interested in or engrossed in the coffee. The man is wearing a white striped shirt and is smiling.
A group of people sitting around an outdoor table, listening to a man explain the coffee-making process using a drip method. The atmosphere is relaxed and sunny, with a balcony setting and a mountain backdrop.
A young woman is pouring coffee into small glasses on a wooden table. She is wearing a hat, a necklace with a star, and a bracelet. The scene takes place in a bright room with a large window in the background.
A smiling woman wearing a hat, holding an electric coffee grinder in a well-lit room with a large window and plants, sitting at a wooden table with kitchen appliances and glasses.
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Two people, a man and a woman, are making a drink or coffee at a wooden table indoors, with a large window letting in light in the background.
A man wearing a straw hat, a dark blue shirt, and brown pants, making coffee in a bright kitchen with a large window and potted plants.
Three people are sitting around a table indoors, surrounded by large windows and plants; one person is wearing a straw hat and appears to be drinking, while the other two are also sitting and drinking.
A man wearing a beige hat is pouring liquid from a metal teapot into a glass on a wooden table.
Two young men are preparing for a wine tasting in a bright room with large windows. One of them pours wine into a glass while the other tastes it.
A man making coffee or tea in a glass dish, in a room with plenty of natural light and plants in the background.
Two men are making coffee with a dripper on a wooden table, surrounded by kitchen utensils and coffee cups, in front of a window with a green garden in the background.
A man is preparing a coffee tasting with cups, an electric coffee maker, and tools in hand, in a bright room with many plants in the background.
Two people are making coffee at a wooden table, surrounded by several glasses, a scale, an electric kettle, and various coffee accessories, in a bright room with a large open window and plants outside.
Two men are preparing coffee and espresso drinks on a wooden table using various accessories.
A man is talking to a woman in a room with a wooden table, a coffee maker, a burlap curtain, and a window. The woman is sitting, looking toward the table, holding a coffee cup.
A group of four smiling people posing together in a kitchen, holding coffee-themed props, with a retro setting featuring wall hangings, a hanging canvas bag, and various kitchen appliances on the counter.
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Workshops: Introduction to Colombian coffees ☕🏡

  • 2 people enjoying coffee

    Espresso and Arte Latte

    2h30
    Investment: $120.000 COP /pers.

    Incl:
    Machine Espresso Casera: learn how to make a good espresso at home.
    +
    Capuccino, lungo, ristretto, americano, mocha, ...

    Arte Latte: learn and practice thebasics of Arte Latte.

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  • Slow methods (filtering and immersion)

    2h
    Investment: 90.000 COP /pers.

    Incl:
    Filtering: learn how to prepare coffee using different gentle filtering methods.
    +
    Tasting: taste, identify the subtleties of each coffee.

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    "The first hands-on approach to Colombian coffees! "

    Book
  • A man and a woman are smiling, each holding a small blue cup, sharing a warm moment together.

    Team building

    Let's organize workshops and/or tastings with your colleagues.

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    "Give your team a fun and rewarding taste experience! "

    Request a quote
  • An oxide coffee pot with a coffee filter in a house, accompanied by two pots of houseplants on a glass table.

    Business

    Train your own barista!
    For you or a member of your team.

    Offer your customers a real "Coffee Experience".

    Request a quote
Request a workshop at the time and place of your choice 💬

The pack: 4 modules ☕🏡

  • A person is holding a cup of latte with a heart- and flower-shaped design in the foam.

    Espresso and Arte Latte

    Learn how to prepare espresso and cappuccino.

    The basics of Arte Latte.

    1h30 (1 person)

  • A man sitting at a wooden table in a natural, wooded setting, preparing a drink with mountains in the background, under a bamboo roof, with a dog lying on the ground.

    French press and Aeropress

    Understand 2 ideal ways to make delicious coffee, at home or on the road.

    1h

  • A person making coffee in a cafeteria or restaurant with a colorful, laid-back vibe.

    Chemex and V60

    Test and understand 2 filtration methods.

    Ideal for enjoying the rich aroma of your coffee.

    1h

  • A blue moka pot with a wooden handle and a clear cup containing amber-colored tea, on an outdoor glass table.

    Italian coffee maker and oxygenated method

    1 pressurized method and 1 easy-to-transport filter method, the highlight of which is your intense, aromatic cup.

    1h

  • A latte with a swan design in the foam, sitting on a white saucer next to a laptop and a pair of wireless headphones on a dark surface.

    EXTRA: Online follow-up session

    15 € (group demo) *20 € (individual session) *

    Learn or perfect 1 specific method from home (Chemex, V60, French Press, Aeropress )Duration: 45 min! Prerequisites: equipment and coffee for the session *Introductory prices

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  • Testimonials ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • "Honestly, you do this like a chef, you're passionate and it shows...

    ... you pass on your knowledge in an approachable way, we had a great time and I learned a lot, I loved it! "

    Antoine

  • "An incredible experience! Ideal for learning how to make a good coffee. Max is a great host!"

    Patricia

  • "I learned lots of things, and it was great to be able to discover different places and all these passionate people! And yes, I clearly see coffee differently!"

    Amandine 🇧🇪

  • "Thank you for this wonderful experience Max, we have indeed discovered a world whose richness we did not know!"

    François 🇧🇪

  • "An incredible experience! We think of Colombia for its coffee, and this Barista discovery contributes to that!

    ... Complementing a visit to a finca, you'll discover a whole world of coffee tasting with Max. A workshop full of surprises and high energy. Max takes you with him into the world of coffee. A must !

    Charlotte

  • "Great discovery workshop on coffee, using the espresso machine and the basics of latte art."

    "Max began by explaining the basics of drying and roasting coffee beans, and the influence of different methods on taste. We then went over the slow extraction methods, while practicing how to recognize coffee fragrances and aromas, before moving on to the espresso machine and latte art.

    A great experience that I recommend!"

    Sylvain 🇨🇭

  • "Max, Thank you so much for an amazing experience 😍We had a wonderful day."

    "I could never have imagined living such a complete experience.I invite everyone to enjoy this magnificent experience. Without a doubt, you shouldn't miss it 🤩"

    Brenda 🇨🇴

  • "Great experience in Medellín!"

    El BelgArista taught us the art of coffee. We learned how to make and taste premium filtrados. It's the best coffee I've had in Colombia! He also introduced us to the Arte Latte.

    Great activity to do in Medellín, I recommend it :)".


    Jean-Michel

  • "Super informative and fun experience to do in Medellín. If you want to learn more about how to make a good coffee at home, ...

     ... Max is the man for you. He can teach you from scratch or improve your coffee recipe. Very interesting. We enjoyed it very much! Recommended."

    Roel

With us, at your home or with our partners 🤝

  • A smiling man is pouring coffee into small glasses using a siphon coffee maker. He is wearing a straw hat, a blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and a towel draped over his shoulder, and he is wearing a watch and a bracelet. He is standing in front of a table with coffee bags, a metallic cup, a white plate, and a tray as part of the setting.

    Estadio district

    We welcome you to our home for a pleasantly caffeinated moment of meeting, sharing and discovery!

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  • A woman is making coffee using a Pelador on a kitchen scale, with other people around her, in an indoor setting. Barista training.

    At home 🏡

    El BelgArista comes to you for a personalized coffee workshop.

    Request

  • Medellín Barista School

    Barrio Poblado / Manila

    Enjoy your first coffees at a barista school.

    Request
  • A yellow circular logo with red and green text for a guesthouse called Casa Clandestina in Medellín, featuring a coffee cup and stars

    Casa Clandestina

    Barrio Poblado / Manila

    Enjoy your first 3 coffees in the musical house in the heart of Medellín's liveliest district!

    Book
  • Gold mandala pattern on a dark blue background.

    Casa Almarita

    Barrio Laureles / Floresta

    A tasting by El BelgArista in "la Casa Belga".

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Request a workshop at the time and place of your choice 💬

MEDELLIN BARISTA SCHOOL

Hands-on classes and workshops with talented and passionate baristas!

Sebastian (on the right on the picture below) created his school of "barismo" and accompanies me since 2022 in my training and in the development of my project.

Here we train the simply curious or future professionals thanks to an impressively efficient methodology!

Do you dream of making your first arte latte drawings? Knowing the secrets of a worthy filtration? You are in the best place to learn quickly and efficiently the methods and recipes to prepare a real good coffee!

  • Coffees and methods

    Understand the preparation methods

    Chemex, Origami, Kalita, Pelador, V60, Aerporess, French press, Siphon, Espresso machine

  • Max in explanation during a workshop

    Find the right workshop for you

    Residents or travelers. Solo, duo, family or group.

    Curious, beginners or coffee lovers who want to improve their technique...

    We advise you in your choice and adapt to your knowledge.

  • Close-up / Meline smells the coffee she is going to prepare

    Choosing the right coffee

    Let yourself be overwhelmed by the subtle flavors of Colombian coffees

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