Ready to become your favorite barista? New to espresso or looking for a refresher? Coffee School presents Intro to Espresso — training designed specifically for you, the home barista. This self-paced online course will give you the tools, tips, and tricks to confidently work your equipment and make great espresso.
This course is included at no extra charge with all espresso machine purchases.
Home espresso is a big investment, and we want you to be 100% in love with your new setup. That's why we offer 30 days to return your machine if it's not the right fit. While return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility (unless there's an issue with the machine, in which case we'll cover everything), we'll make sure the rest of the process is smooth and simple.
In-stock items ship within 1-business day.
Free shipping on orders over $75. To be eligible for free shipping, the final order amount, after applying any discounts, including rewards points, must exceed $75.
Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Smallware items must be unused. Open Box and Certified Pre-Owned are non-returnable.
Clive Coffee's Introduction to Espresso is a self-paced online course designed to teach home baristas the fundamentals of pulling exceptional espresso. Whether you've just unboxed your first machine or need to refine your technique, this course covers everything from espresso history to dialing in your grinder, distribution, tamping, and taste evaluation.
After enrollment, you'll receive an invitation to access the course on Teachable, our learning platform. The curriculum includes one hour of in-depth video instruction with optional captions, downloadable practice sheets, supplemental resources, and an exclusive offer for a one-on-one Zoom coaching session with a Clive barista trainer. The course is yours to keep forever—learn at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and build confidence behind the portafilter.
Introduction to Espresso is part of Clive Coffee's commitment to education, equipment, and ongoing support—everything you need to master home espresso from Portland's espresso experts.
At Clive, we're not just selling coffee equipment — we're your long-term partner in the craft. Every machine we carry is hand-selected by our team of espresso obsessives, backed by real-world testing and years of industry experience. We offer unbiased guidance, lifetime support, and a genuine love for helping you find the setup that's right for you. From your first question to your thousandth shot, we're here.