Barista Course: Absolute Fundamentals

Recent reviews of Barista Course: Absolute Fundamentals

• 5/5 from Jo Paizes, attended Aug 2026: Our teacher was knowledgeable and very accommodating to the skill levels we were at.
• 5/5 from Jodie Davids, attended Aug 2026: What an unexpected yet fabulous experience. Silvia was so knowledgeable and took us through the process step by step with very clear instructions. The coffee we made was so good, we can’t wait to try it at home. Only feedback is we were expecting a cafe or business rather than at her home but once we moved past that we were so impressed. Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Kalliopi Elfes, attended Aug 2026: Linda was an amazing teacher which we learned lots of great ways to make coffee. Highly recommended to anyone who would like to learn in a calming and wonderful environment.
• 5/5 from Skye Hay, attended Jul 2026: I went back to learn barista again, and all I can say is wow! I learned so many useful tips on how to texture milk properly, create the right foam, and pour it correctly. We even learned a little latte art, which was so much fun! I gained so much practical knowledge that I can use in a real café. The techniques I learned have given me much more confidence to make great coffee, and I finally understand how to make coffee the right way. Honestly, I learned so much more than I did in the previous barista course I took. I really enjoyed the class, and it was so lovely to meet Linda. She was such a kind, patient, and knowledgeable teacher who made learning fun and easy. I highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to become a barista or improve their coffee-making skills. Thank you so much!
• 5/5 from Jennet Ada, attended Jul 2026: Was a wonderful lesson! We went through how to start use and finish off (clean) the machine, Grinding skills as well as some coffee art. She Couldn’t have explained it better! Thanks
• 5/5 from Bikal Aryal, attended Jun 2026: Teacher, super friendly n relaxed.
• 5/5 from Lauren Wade, attended Jun 2026: Excellent class tailored to my requirements and questions. I feel far more confident now than I did previouse. Silvia is an excellent teacher.
• 5/5 from Sam Mitchell, attended Jun 2026: Linda was fantastic – so bubbly, friendly, and knowledgeable. I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday after purchasing him a coffee machine, as he wanted to learn the correct way to do everything. Although I didn't participate, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and my boyfriend was very happy and learned a lot.
• 5/5 from Eric Son, attended May 2026: I recently took a 3-hour coffee class with Sylvia, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience. From start to finish, her passion for coffee was palpable, and her energy never faded for a single second. She possesses a wealth of knowledge and deep experience in the specialty coffee industry, breaking down complex brewing concepts into clear, practical steps. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Sylvia tailors her teaching perfectly to help you understand the "why" behind great coffee. If you want to truly elevate your coffee journey, I highly recommend Sylvia’s class. It was worth every single minute! Thank you, Sylvia!
• 5/5 from Patrick Ricci, attended May 2026: Silvia was an excellent teacher with a well structured program. She was passionate, encouraging and delivered the course perfectly. I started with very little knowledge on the process or skills required, and now I feel confident as a starting out barista with the fundamentals taught. I recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about coffee making, or to any future baristas, it is 100% worth it!
• 5/5 from William Leith Robinson, attended May 2026: Instructer was very nice class was very helpfull and usefull would 100% recommend
• 5/5 from John Shenouda, attended Apr 2026: Sylvia was a pleasure to learn from. Everything was concise and straight to the point. I felt like learnt everything I needed and now feel more confident to apply what I've learnt
• 5/5 from Naomi Hanchard, attended Apr 2026: We had a lovely afternoon - super educational and informative whilst also hands on and practical. The class was tailored to our experience, routine and home setup! I think we’ve found our favourite coffee order now - the magic (ask her about it!!!)
• 5/5 from Yasuho Terashima, attended Apr 2026: I had a great experience. Before the lecture started, she confirmed what I wanted to learn and tailored the lesson to my goals, guiding me through everything from beginning to end. This time, I received one-on-one instruction, which was very lucky for me. Although I am not a confident English speaker, she used plain and easy words throughout the lesson and patiently explained things in different ways several times until I understood. I would like to express my gratitude to her, and I highly recommend this course to everyone, from beginners to experienced baristas.
• 5/5 from Tara Foley, attended Apr 2026: Silvia was an amazing and friendly teacher! She was so helpful and thorough, explaining everything to me and my friend who had no previous experience. It was very enjoyable and Silvia made us feel so comfortable and confident with lots on hands on practice. I would highly recommend this course!!
• 4/5 from Rania Zreika, attended Mar 2026: The class was really good! Silvia provided many information, tips and tricks for perfecting your coffee at home, start your own business or working as a barista. Very supportive by answering all questions and helping gaining skills. Very hands on experience. You will enjoy it!
• 5/5 from Llewellyn Spink, attended Feb 2026: Great class exactly what we wanted to understand everything we need to make great coffee at home. Lots of super practical advice and hands on learning and feedback. Highly recommend!!
• 4/5 from Atsuto Takezawa, attended Sep 2025: This is first time to making a coffee but the teacher taught me gently. And I sometimes couldn’t understand some words, she told me on every time. It was a good experience for me. I could make a coffee and latte.
• 5/5 from Luke Fiatarone, attended Aug 2025: Great course, great teacher. Silvia was excellent in tailoring the course content to fit in with what we wanted.. and that was to apply the best techniques and processes when making coffees on our home machines. We picked up so many hints and tricks and now making better coffees than we ever were… Thanks Silvia, the time flew by. Cheers Luke and Anthony
• 5/5 from Aoife Caulfield, attended May 2025: Such an enjoyable experience! Silvia really puts a lot of effort into teaching the fundamentals of coffee making, her passion for coffee really shines through from the moment you arrive. It’s a nice intimate setting and a great space to learn in with just 3 people in each session. I did this class because I would like to be able to make a good coffee at home along with two friends who already have a coffee machine, we all agreed that it was a great learning experience and Silvia was a great teacher. Would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Shinnie Gao, attended May 2025: This coffee course was the best use of 3 hours I could’ve ever asked for! Linda was the kindest teacher with great knowledge about coffee, I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn the basics of coffee, you won’t regret it. Just wonderful
• 4/5 from Stephanie Forrester, attended Apr 2025: Silvia was polite and her teaching methods were thorough. Her class offered many hands-on experiences to ensure the material learnt was absorbed. She was quick to point out mistakes and help fix them quickly. However, we did not receive the complimentary material booklet and the certificate of completion. Overall, class was useful and we’ve learnt alot.
• 5/5 from Dervla Donaghy, attended Mar 2025: Silvia was great! We had a fantastic time and learned loads during our class, would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Sue Harrison, attended Feb 2025: Great class! Sylvia was very knowledgeable and personable. She tailored the class to my situation and I learnt a lot, she was thorough and clear. I'm enjoying my new and improved skills!
• 5/5 from Mako Takiguchi, attended Jan 2025: Her class was amazing! She taught me coffee knowledge and tips on using the machine very kindly, even though I’m a beginner. I’d love to join her class again if I get the chance.
• 5/5 from Leonel Reyes, attended Dec 2024: I recently attended a coffee course, and it was an amazing educational experience. Silvia, our instructor, was incredibly knowledgeable and detailed, covering everything from understanding brew ratios and using the grinder to mastering the espresso machine and steaming milk. She broke down these fundamentals in a way that was easy to follow, and her hands-on approach created a supportive learning environment. Silvia's passion and willingness to answer every question made the class engaging and fun. This course is perfect for beginners wanting to learn the basics of coffee-making. Silvia’s expertise and teaching style made it an exceptional introduction to the world of coffee!
• 5/5 from Jean Chen, attended Dec 2024: Wonderful class, learning a lot about everthing of the coffee machine / Brista
• 5/5 from Piet Hoffmann, attended Dec 2024: The course was very interesting and a lot of fun. We were able to learn a lot from our instructor and feel that we now know quite a bit about coffee making. What we especially liked was that we had the opportunity to try things ourselves and make many different types of coffee.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Very informative. Great teacher. Learnt a lot
• 5/5 from Grant Garraway, attended Nov 2024: Silvia was a great teacher. She demonstrated all the tricks around making a perfect coffee using the tried and proven receipe of 1 to 2. I would definitely recommend Silvia and the Barista Course to friends.
• 5/5 from Gregory Kaplan, attended Sep 2024: Great course, very practical and tailored to my experience level. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn both practical skills and some theory behind making coffee.
• 5/5 from Mayra Alejandra Jordan Valencia, attended Sep 2024: The clase was great, I understood everything and it made it really easy to learn
• 5/5 from Jing Jiang, attended Sep 2024: This course is very informative and well structured. The training is very professional and helpful.
• 5/5 from Melissa Liaubet, attended Jun 2024: Silvia is a very welcoming and professional person. I really appreciated his way of transmitting his passion. It was a very interesting course. Thank you for even making the effort to speak Spanish, French, Portuguese
• 5/5 from Yumi Yumoto, attended Aug 2023: This class was the perfect class for a complete beginner like myself. The teacher, Silvia is kind, knowledgeable and very passionate about coffee making. She taught me the very basics of the machines, how to grind, how to brew good espresso, and how to foam & pour the milk. The information I got from Silvia in the 3 hour class was A LOT, but it didn’t feel difficult at all because her explanation was very clear and super easy to understand even if you never touched the espresso machine before! I thought $165 was a bit expensive before taking the class, but I was wrong! It is actually cheap considering what you gain in the class The money is worth spending! If anyone was interested in coffee making but not sure where to start, I definitely recommend taking this class. Silvia will give you all the information & advice she can give, and she will make coffee making so much fun and yet very simple! I’d love to practice what I learned from now on and come back for another class in the future. :)
• 5/5 from Bernadette Mahoney, attended Jul 2023: Excellent class with simple explanations and a large amount of practical content. Very Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Georgie Kuzmanovic, attended Jun 2023: Class was detailed and teacher was very knowledgeable. Set up was good too. Didn't realise how much went into making a coffee.
• 5/5 from Arthur Arfanis, attended Jun 2023: Very good experience, highly recommend to beginners and people wanting to become baristas as a starter course
• 5/5 from Syed Kazmi, attended Apr 2023: It was all very awesome. The way teacher taught was super good. The session was interactive, full of questions and practice. It went really well. All the best for Salivia
• 5/5 from Marica Stamp, attended Feb 2023: Sylvia was AMAZING! She explained things so beautifully, was really generous with the knowledge she shared and her class was 100% worth every dollar. I came home really excited to put all she taught me to practice and I managed to make a coffee that tastes just as good as my favourite Cafe, thanks to her! Can't wait to go to her latte art class!
• 5/5 from Iljin Nam, attended Jan 2023: Sylvia was wonderful and amazing. This class was very informative for beginners. I gained a lot of information about coffee making. i highly recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Sandra Mooney, attended Jan 2023: Silvia was absolutely amazing. I walked in there knowing nothing about how to make a coffee, nor have I ever made a coffee from a proper coffee machine. I feel so much more confident now, all I need to do is practice, practice, practice, especially the pouring of the milk into the coffee. Highly recommended, loved it.
• 5/5 from Jane Lamp, attended Jan 2023: The one-on-one class was so helpful, I can’t imagine working as a barista without it! It was detailed and thorough and the progression of information and hands on experience made it easy to digest. All of my questions were answered and I feel that it was an experience tailored to my needs! Silvia was so sweet, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who wants to work as a barista and even any coffee drinker that wants to understand the magic behind every cup!
• 5/5 from Matthew Connolly, attended Dec 2022: Silvia was amazing, and this course was a really fun experience. Everything was very well explained and really enjoyable. We would recommend to anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of being a barista. Thanks again, Much love Matthew & Helen
• 5/5 from Daniel Smith, attended Dec 2022: Linda was very welcoming, passionate about her subject and explained her craft perfectly. Recommend to anyone wanting to find out more about the perfect expresso.
• 5/5 from Dicky Taruna, attended Dec 2022: this is the best coffee course that i ever have experience and i really enjoyed it. In case you want to learn how to make coffee then you really need Sylvia.
• 5/5 from Tareq Assaf, attended Nov 2022: Sylvia was wonderful, it was a fun evening of learning the basics. I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to get in to making coffee as a hobby.
• 5/5 from Natálie Řezníčková, attended Oct 2022: Great experience! It really helped me improve my skills. - I can recommend :) Teacher helped me with everything.
• 5/5 from Morgan Wood, attended Oct 2022: Silvia was fantastic. Very personalised experience. I have been owned a coffee machine for over a year and feel like I really did learn the fundamentals in this course. My coffee has really improved since takin the course
• 5/5 from Ricardo Rodriguez, attended Sep 2022: The teacher is excellent, the course is super practical and very well explained, I recommend it, excellent experience.