Intro to Espresso Class

Enjoy quality espresso at home, just like you’d get in our cafés. We’ll teach you the coffee-making skills you need for an impressive brew in this introductory barista course.

You’ll also get a complimentary Atomic Intro to Espresso handbook and a 250g bag of our premium coffee beans. 

What you’ll learn

– The basics of coffee agronomy
– The differences between a blend and a single origin coffee
– How Atomic roasts with a roastery tour
– How to correctly store coffee beans
– The definition of espresso and its variables
– Espresso machine function and parts
– Grinder function and parts
– How to set a grinder using a recipe
– How to control barista variables and techniques
– How to taste espresso and make it taste better
– How to clean your equipment correctly

Class Location

Classes are held in our dedicated training room at 420c New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland.

Please note this class does not result in a qualification/certificate. 

Please provide your daytime contact phone number when you book. This class is currently running on Saturday mornings on a monthly basis. If you can’t find a day/time suitable to book, please contact the training team directly at csr@atomiccoffee.co.nz and we’ll see if we find you another booking option.

Once you've booked your class, please fill out this short questionnaire so we can tailor the class to suit your needs.