Coffee School Portland: The Home Barista

This class was extremely enjoyable. Our instructor took time to thoroughly explain each step of the process and answer our questions along the way. I highly recommend this class to anyone whether you have experience or not.

I learned so much from coffee school. Being new to espresso making, I couldn’t have done without it. Kelly was such a good teacher and even patiently and thoroughly responded to my many questions by text for the next few days while I figured things out at home. After a few days of trial and error, I’m making amazing espresso now every morning:)

Had a great time, thanks again!!

Class was great! Instructor was smart, interesting, and great at communicating the ideas/concepts behind making espresso. Came out of the class with a much better idea and skill set to make killer espresso at home. Would definitely recommend.

Loved the content, pace, and presentation by Tony. Definitely worth the cost and time.

It was an awesome class, we learned so much and a lot of the information was distilled down in a way that was accessible and digestible.

Excellent training!

Knowledgeable instructor, informative and fun.

Zero prior experience and left with some great fundamentals to build off of. Easy pace and simple instructions made it a fun environment to learn. Thanks for having us!

I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to start pulling consistent shots and know what to adjust when things aren’t right. Victoria gave us a nice combination of teaching and coaching. My coffee is definitely better. Thanks!

Thx for class

I had never pulled a shot before or steamed milk, but had an awesome time and felt extremely comfortable by the end of it. If you havent ever owned a machine, this 75 dollars is a great way to make sure you actually know what you are doing with the machine. My only suggestion: eat before you arrive, and likely skip your morning coffee. If you taste your shots as you go, youll be more than awake by the end of class.

I enjoyed and learned some new things in the class. I thought it was very informative as per everyone has different machines. Great way to try new equipment and become aware of the many different nuances in making great espresso's . It was nice that the class was small as well. The instructor was great.

I attended the Home Barista Class and it was a rich experience, full of knowledge and fun. Thanks to our teacher who was so clear and patient. I strongly recommend it to everyone who is interested in espresso.

Great class worth every penny. Really enjoyed the instructor and the hands-on time. Ready for the next one.

People watch out for this company I got a text this evening asking if I used my card at a online batista school well I didn't so people stay away from this company before you the next one who gets the call

A comprehensive class covering all the basics with a great instructor.

The techniques and espresso recipe I learned here have completely redefined the way I make coffee at home. This class was informative, hands-on education that gave me a lot of insight into what I didn’t know and enabled me to get to the next level. I can’t say thank you enough for putting these together!

i am a beginner and i found this class super helpful for learning tips and tricks!!!

Our class with Sam was terrific! I had never heard of Clive before but purchased the class as a gift for my partner. Even though he's been making espresso for 3+ years - daily - with his machine at home, he learned a lot from the class about dosing a shot and some other crucial tips. I also *finally* learned the trick to steaming milk to get microfoam, and how the pressure of the machine effects it. The material was very well-organized and Sam is experienced and so thoughtful in her presentation. We really enjoyed it.

My wife and I had been meaning to take a home barista class for years and I'm so glad we took this one. We've been making shots at home on our first machine for a few years, but it was still a great learning experience. Sam was awesome and explained each step as well as the reasoning behind it very well. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to learn a bit about pulling shots and making drinks, whether they've used an espresso machine before or not.

Got a machine from Clive and attended the home barista class. Definitely a MUST to unlock the full potential of your new machine. Sam did an outstanding job teaching. I would strongly recommend this class if you have a desire to level up your espresso drinks at home or even if you just love espresso.

Got this for my husband for Christmas (along with the latte art class) and he loved it. He came home and immediately dialed in our grinder and cleaned our espresso machine and then was making all sorts of drinks :) for reference, he was somewhat versed on making espresso but he said this really helped expand his knowledge. Of course now he thinks we need a much nicer machine...

The class was terrific. We touched on coffee origin, beans, grind, dosing and lightly on brewing and steaming. I would have liked the class to have been 30 min longer and spent more time brewing and steaming milk.

Very informative and fun. Our instructor had expert knowledge and was approachable. I was caffeinated at the end haha

I was a bit skeptical at first that I could learn enough in a few hours to start using my espresso machine, but I left the class (with no prior experience) armed with everything I needed to start dialling in my beans and pulling decent shots. It was awesome to be able to learn on the same model machine that I have at home too!

Fun and informative - lots of detail about grind, time and recipe .. will take lots of practice to get consistent output. I have found that the bean roast is also a huge difference. Maybe I need a scale instead of calebrating the recipe by scoop size and eye. Same grinder setting doesn’t result in the same pull time between bean types. Will sign up for the latte class .. wasn’t enough time for doing much milk steaming in class, but thanks for the science and couple of practice attempts available at the end of class time . The instructor was patient and informative . Thanks for the fun class.

We had an amazing class and learned so much in one short session!

Victoria made the class experience very accommodating and was immensely patient through our learning curve. This class is great for anyone looking to learn home brewing or just to have a better understanding of what a barista has to learn. By no means am I an expert, but after this class I have more respect of how much goes into an espresso drink. Victoria gave us a perfect analogy on understanding the development of skills as a barista. "If one works 40 hours a week testing and improving their skills, oppose to someone spending 1 to 2 hours a day (sometimes less than 30 minutes spent on brewing daily coffee); the one that spends more time will generally become better in that craft. Nevertheless, this class was well worth the trip from Los Angeles to Portland. Thank you Victoria and Clive Coffee!

Helped me move from guessing to knowing. Thank you!

Victoria is a great teacher. I definitely came away from class with better skills and continue to improve with practice. I highly recommend this class.

I learned so much and the class was a lot of fun!