Home Barista Courses

by Mark Hayward | January 16, 2026

This new year, master your home espresso game!

We’re excited to announce two more upcoming barista course dates:

Saturday, Feb 7th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, Mar 7th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

If you’re interested, please email us at [email protected] to let us know which date works best for you. Spots are limited, so be sure to get in touch soon! To confirm your spot, we require a $60 course fee, which can be paid via e-transfer to [email protected] or in-store.

Sharpen Your Home Barista Skills with Us!

Ready to make café-quality espresso at home? Join us for one of our hands-on barista classes at our Stouffville location.

Designed for home espresso enthusiasts, these sessions will help you dial in your shots, refine your technique, and get the most out of your setup. Bring your own machine and grinder, or use one of ours, either way, you’ll leave with the skills to brew better coffee at home.

Spots are limited, we can’t wait to brew with you!

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