Regular price £90.00
Training For The Home Barista
Would you like to learn how to get the best from your home espresso machine or be taught tips & tricks to improve your latte art? Our experienced in-house SCA trainers will show you how!
Each course will be tailored for individual needs and level of experience but will include:
- basic coffee 'dialing in' to maximize flavour and extraction
- milk steaming
- latte art
- filter coffee brewing
- roastery tour
- using professional La Marzocco espresso machines
- approximately 2 hours in length
- bag of coffee of your choice to take home
We currently run courses from Tuesday through to Friday with weekends sometimes available. To book a course please just choose an available time slot on our online booking calendar. If your course is a gift, please book as normal and just let us know if you'd like to rearrange.
Professional SCA qualifying courses are also available, please email info@castironroasters.com for further details.
FAQ's
Here are our general Frequently Asked Questions
If I place an order, when will it be dispatched?
We ship our orders from Monday through to Friday and we aim to ship every order received before 1pm, on the day it is received.
How long will it take to receive my order?
For UK orders, our standard shipping is with Royal Mail Tracked 48 hours so please allow two working days. For an additional cost we can ship Royal Mail Tracked 24 hours. For all orders over 3kg in weight we ship with DPD. For overseas orders please allow 7-10 days for delivery.
How long after roast date should I wait until I brew my coffee?
For filter coffees please wait 5-7 days before using and for espresso please wait 7-10 days. It will be worth it, honest!
How long will my coffee stay fresh?
Our coffee is at its optimum between day 7 to around day 30 after roast date and will be absolutely fine for up to 3 months. Ground coffee will lose its flavour faster.
What days do you roast coffee?
We are roasting everyday, Monday through to Thursday.
Can I visit your workshop to collect my order?
Yes! We welcome visits to the workshop. Please do phone or email ahead for directions.
When will my subscription order be shipped?
We ship all subscription orders on the third week of every month.
Can I choose the coffee for my subscription?
Yes of course. If there is a particular coffee you would like repeated or are keen to try then please do get in contact and let us know.
What if I want to return my order or it is damaged?
We want all our customers to be 100% happy with their purchase. If for any reason your order does not arrive in perfect condition then please email us and we will rectify the situation.