KL5 Classes

Welcome NYC Home Baristas.

KL5 Coffee thinks the most important tool available to the home barista is their knowledge of coffee.

Now is the time to expand your coffee making knowledge or learn best how to get the most from your home espresso machine. Let KL5 Coffee assist with a range of coffee training classes for all levels of experience.

A background on coffee history up through the present to put coffee in context, demystify marketing jargon, and make selecting coffee to purchase less intimidating and more likely to be enjoyed.

  • Covering extraction in general and how it applies to espresso.
  • How machines and grinders work, how to troubleshoot and maintain them.
  • Ample time for learning to dial in, pulling shots, and building good habits.
  • A conversation about tools and gadgets.

Students will leave with the information necessary to build on and develop their skills and make empowered purchasing decisions to suit their needs and preferences.

For larger groups or onsite training, please contact about pricing.

Duration: 4 Hours

Cost: $400 per person

Up to 2 People

  • Description and discussion of the basics of extraction and how it applies to espresso.
  • Overview of how espresso machines and grinders work and how to troubleshoot if there's an issue.
  • The basics of dialing in and spending time pulling shots. Taking care of the machine and yourself to insure both continue to function long term.

Students will leave with the background necessary to develop their home barista skills further.

For larger groups or onsite training, please contact about pricing.

Duration: 2 Hours

Cost: $200 per person

Up to 2 People

The chemistry behind milk steaming and how to achieve desired results.

  • Milk science
  • Milk temperature and texture
  • Steaming technique
  • Tips and tricks for getting good texture
  • Ample time to practice steaming and the basics of latte art

Students will leave with the information necessary to build their skills.

For larger groups or onsite training, please contact about pricing.

Duration: 3 Hours

Cost: $300 per person

Up to 2 People

One-on-one time for you or your small group to work on anything you feel you want to grow on, from complex latte art to brewing skills for espresso. All members of the group must be there for the same reason.

For larger groups or onsite training, please contact about pricing.

Duration: 2 Hours

Cost: $200 per person

Up to 3 People