Individual Training Alternatives Basic

Discover the world of alternative coffee brewing*

Alternatives Basic Individual Training is a practical coffee brewing course for anyone who wants to explore manual brewing methods and understand how to influence flavour in the cup. During a one-to-one session with a JAVA Coffee Roasters trainer, you will learn how to adjust grind size, brew ratio, water temperature and water quality to prepare balanced, repeatable coffee at home.

V60, AeroPress, Chemex, siphon, French Press or Clever Dripper? You will explore the most popular alternative coffee brewing methods, compare their characteristics and learn how to use each one in practice. This beginner-level course requires no previous experience – all you need is curiosity and a desire to brew better coffee.

What will you learn?

You will be introduced to the world of specialty coffee and discover how origin, botanical variety, growing altitude and processing method influence the character of the beans. You will also learn how to understand the information printed on a coffee bag and use it when selecting the right brewing recipe.

During the practical section, you will prepare coffee using a range of brewing methods and observe how changing a single variable affects the final cup. This will help you identify why your coffee tastes too acidic, bitter, weak or flat – and understand how to correct it.

Alternatives Basic course programme

Essential coffee knowledge

• What is specialty coffee?
• The most important coffee processing methods.
• How to read the information on a coffee bag.
• How growing altitude, botanical variety and sensory profile influence the beans.
• The differences between traditional and alternative coffee brewing methods.

Variables that influence flavour

• Selecting the correct grind size.
• The coffee-to-water ratio, also known as brew ratio.
• How water temperature and quality affect extraction.
• The differences between immersion and percolation brewing.
• Fundamental extraction concepts: %TDS and %EXT.

Hands-on coffee brewing

During the course, you will learn the essential techniques for brewing coffee with:

• V60,
• AeroPress,
• Chemex,
• siphon,
• French Press,
• Clever Dripper.

Key information

• Level: beginner
• Format: individual one-to-one training
• Who it is for: anyone who wants to begin exploring alternative brewing methods or organise and expand their existing knowledge
• Course format: theory and hands-on practice
• Date: arranged directly with the trainer after purchasing the course
• Location: JAVA Coffee Roasters, 20/22 Palisadowa Street, 01-940 Warsaw, Poland
• Price: the listed price covers one participant

What is included?

• a course completion certificate,
• 250 g of specialty coffee roasted for filter brewing,
• practical knowledge you can immediately apply when brewing coffee at home.

Individual training tailored to your pace

The one-to-one format gives you plenty of time for hands-on practice, questions and a detailed evaluation of every brew. Your trainer will guide you through the entire process – from choosing the beans and adjusting the grinder to assessing the flavour of the finished coffee.

*Arrange your training date

After purchasing the course, contact our trainer directly to arrange a date that works best for you.

Your trainer:
Michał Żmuda, JAVA University Trainer

Phone: +48 530 030 605
Email: m.zmuda@javacoffee.pl

Alternatives Basic coffee course as a gift

An individual coffee brewing course in Warsaw makes a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in coffee and eager to develop their brewing skills. If you would like to receive a gift voucher, please add a note in the order comments.

Book the course for yourself or give it to someone special – and discover how much flavour you can unlock in a single cup.