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Workshops and private lessons!

Learn how to make coffee like a Colombian barista.☕

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WORKSHOPS

“Slow Coffee” and “Espresso”.

An experience, a discovery!

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COFFEE PACKS

Programs for learning.

Go beyond discovery!

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CERTIFIED methodology and experience: MEDELLÍN Barista School 🇨🇴
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What if this is just the beginning?!
Let's take it all the way:
Experience the full CAFÉ adventure in Colombia!

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☕Workshops

Treat yourself to some quality time!

Accompanied by a barista, take the time to explore different coffee profiles and understand the essentials of good preparation.

  • Soft brewing methods or an espresso machine.


    -> Prepare and enjoy. Learn to make delicious coffee at home through hands-on practice.

☕Discover gentle brewing methods !

  • A Chemex coffee maker with freshly brewed coffee, steam rising from it, on a glass table in a bright room.

    Slow Coffee - Introduction

    🤩BEST FIRST-TIME EXPERIENCE

    🕒Duration: 3 hours

    🤝Solo: €89
    🤝Duo: €145
    🤝Trio: €215
    🤝Quartet: €245
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: Duo + €25/child

    👤👥👥 Group tasting (5–8 people / upon request): €49/person
    9+ people: upon request.

    ☕Discover the diversity of Colombian coffees through gentle brewing methods.

    ✅ Learn the art of gentle extraction and the importance of fundamental concepts: recipe, grind, …

    ✅ Properly use a gentle brewing method. (Chemex, V60, French press, Aeropress, etc.)

    ✅ Make high-quality coffee . Learn how to prepare and taste different coffee profiles.

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    ✅ Develop your senses: an introduction to sensory development; savor and identify the subtle nuances of each coffee.

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  • Coffee Percolator and Italian Moka Pot

    BASIC CLASSES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO

    🕒Duration: 2 hours

    🤝Solo: €80
    🤝Duo: €140
    🤝Trio: €210
    🤝Quartet: €240
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: Duo + €25/child

    ☕Learn how to make coffee the right way, without buying new equipment.

    Improve the quality of your everyday coffee by mastering the classic techniques.

    Show off your carefully selected beans!

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    “An introduction to Colombian coffees through hands-on experience!”

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☕Master the art of espresso brewing!

  • The art of espresso

    ESSENTIAL EXPERTISE👍

    🕝2.5 hours

    🤝Solo: €89
    🤝Duo: €145
    🤝Trio: €215
    🤝Quartet: €245
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: Duo + €25/child

    ☕Espresso and its variations:

    ✅ Learn the art of manual extraction and the importance of fundamental concepts: recipe, grind, …

    ✅ Learn how to properly operate the espresso machine, the steam wand, and the grinder (whether built-in or external).

    ✅ Make high-quality coffee .
    Examples:ristretto, espresso, lungo, cappuccino, americano, mocha, …

    + “Arte Latte” Bonus: Learn and practice thebasics of Arte Latte.

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    “Get the hang of your machine and create your first drawings.”

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    Arte Latte

    THE STYLISH BONUS 😎

    🕑2 hours

    🤝Individual: €89
    🤝Duo: €145
    🤝Trio: €215
    🤝Quartet: €245
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: Duo + €25 per child

    ☝️Prerequisite: Mastery of a consistent, well-balanced espresso extraction.

    ☕Arte Latte and other drinks:

    - Master the espresso machine. Gain an understanding of coffee and its diversity by learning the fundamentals: coffee profiles and production processes.

    - Milk frothing techniques and designs. Focus on improving your latte art skills: circle ⚪, heart 🤍, tulip 🌷, rosetta, … .

    - Learn the difference between a latte and a cappuccino.

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    “Treat your guests to high-quality, stylish coffee!”

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    Introduction to Automatic Espresso Machines

    THE BASICS OF COMFORT

    🕜 1.5 hours

    🤝Solo: €75
    🤝Duo: €130
    🤝Quartet: €230
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: Duo + €25 per child

    ☕Espresso and automatic coffee machine:

    - Understand the art of mechanical extraction and the importance of fundamental concepts (recipe, grind, etc.).

    - Discover the basic recipes: ristretto, espresso, lungo, cappuccino.

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    “Learn the key concepts and get the most out of your carefully selected beans!”

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🤠Coffee packs

Expertise that makes a difference in your daily life!

Programs that go beyond discovery:

  • Curious: 2 modules covering the basics (espresso and drip coffee).

  • Home Barista: 4 modules to explore techniques and improve your latte art skills. 

  • Barista:  Need professional training instead? —> Goto training courses.


    -> Go beyond mere discovery. Move toward practical mastery. Whether for personal or professional reasons. A journey and a set of skills that will transform your daily life.

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“Curious”Pack

2 Modules to explore the vast world of coffee.

👥In-person - (2 to 4 participants)
🕝2.5-hour sessions
€290.40 incl. tax / €240 excl. tax /  price per participant

Contents:

Module 1: The Basics

  • Espresso extraction and variations.

  • The Basics of Latte Art.

  • Latte Art Training and Espresso-Based Beverages.

Module 2: Specialty Coffee and Filter Methods

  • Coffee Profiles: Origins and Processing Methods.

  • Tasting protocol and introduction to sensory development.

  • Filter preparation and the concept of a “recipe.”

  • Latte Art Training and Espresso-Based Beverages.

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“Home Barista”Pack

4 Modules for mastering coffee at home.

👥In-person - (1 to 3 participants)
🕝2.5-hour sessions
€556.60 incl. tax /€460 excl. tax / price  per participant

Contents:

Modules 1 and 2
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Module 3: The “filter” method and variations.

  • Exploring brewing methods (Chemex, V60, Kalita, Pelador, etc.)

  • Latte Art Training and Espresso-Based Beverages.

Module 4: Immersion and Pressure Method

  • Exploring methods such as the French press, AeroPress, and Italian moka pot…

  • Latte Art Training and Espresso-Based Beverages

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Barista Training

5 modules (additional modules available upon request) to master the art of coffee preparation and professional standards.

👥In-person classes - (1 to 3 students at a time)
🕝2.5-hour sessions
€695.75 incl. tax / €575 excl. tax
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Coffee Workshop: A group of four smiling friends posing in a kitchen or coffee-making area, holding coffee pots, with an eclectic backdrop featuring a red woven canvas and a large burlap coffee sack.
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  • "An incredible experience! Ideal for learning how to make a good coffee. Max is a great host!"

    Patricia

  • "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

  • "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 moved on to slow extraction methods, and practiced recognizing coffee aromas and flavors, before moving on to the espresso machine and latte art.

    A great experience that I recommend!"

    Sylvain 🇨🇭

  • Excellent coffee experience. Max understands and engages his audience. Highly recommended.

    Sebastien

  • "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

  • "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 🇧🇪

  • "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

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

    François 🇧🇪

  • "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

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“Learning how to make coffee is an art form.” 

Juan Sebastián, founder of the Medellín Barista School

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