Discover the skill behind the perfect cup with our interactive coffee education sessions.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a passionate coffee enthusiast, our courses are designed for anyone eager to explore the world of coffee.
Led by Stephan Brits, founder of Magnificent Barista Boys, these hands-on sessions combine practical techniques with deeper coffee knowledge, helping you build both confidence and skill in every cup.
It’s no secret, an espresso machine is only as good as the barista behind it, even premium machines produce mediocre results without proper technique.
In this course we will equip you with all of the fundamentals needed to confidently brew high-quality espresso based coffees at home. You will learn about: espresso fundamentals, grind setting, dosing and tamping, brew ratios and shot extraction, milk texturing as well as basic maintenance.
R1950 per person
3-4 hours
Includes
15% MBB voucher
Coffee gift box
Capacity
3-6 people
We will cover:
- Espresso Fundamentals
- Roast Profiles and Brew Ratios
- Dialing in your Grinder
- Milk Steaming and Texturing
- Workflow
- Cleaning and Maintaining your Equipment
Cape Town Only
Paddocks Shopping Center
Racecourse rd
Milnerton
7441
Here we discuss, brew and taste coffees made with some popular alternate brew methods such as Pour-Over, French Press, AeroPress brewers, Cold Brewing and go over the correct grinder settings for each. Practical, hands-on, and beginner-to-intermediate friendly — brewing multiple batches, tasting comparisons, and dialing-in tweaks.
R1950 per person
3-4 hours
Includes
15% MBB voucher
Coffee gift box
Capacity
3-6 people
We will cover:
- Coffee Fundamentals
- Grind settings & Water
- Brewing Techniques for Pour Over / Aeropress / French Press / Cold Brew
Cape Town Only
Paddocks Shopping Center
Racecourse rd
Milnerton
7441
Do you have a shiny new espresso machine and would like to pour the perfect rosetta? This introduction to milk steaming and basic latte art is just for you. With this interactive educational, we focus on milk texture, temperature, and pouring techniques. This course builds a strong technical foundation through skill-based learning, supporting consistent drink quality.
R1050 per person
3-4 hours
Includes
15% MBB voucher
Coffee gift box
Capacity
3-6 people
We will cover:
- Milk Science & Drink Basics Quick Overview
- Equipment & Setup Walkthrough
- Milk Steaming Masterclass – Theory + Live Demo
- Purge wand
- Hands-On Milk Steaming Practice Round 1
- Latte Art Foundations – Pouring Mechanics
- Hands-On Latte Art – Build Step-by-Step
- Focus on 3 foundational designs:
– Heart
– Basic Tulip
– Rosetta
Cape Town Only
Paddocks Shopping Center
Racecourse rd
Milnerton
7441
Curious about the real difference between Robusta and Arabica?
Specialty coffee versus commodity-grade?
Anaerobically processed versus natural-processed?
Single-origin versus blend?
Or light roast versus medium versus dark?
In this course, we put the real star of the show front and center: the coffee in your cup. You’ll discover what actually makes coffees taste so different — and why some cups feel truly special.
R950 per person
3-4 hours
Includes
15% MBB voucher
Coffee gift box
Capacity
3-6 people
We will cover:
- Introduction to Coffee Fundamentals
- Origins, Terroir & Regional Flavor Profiles
- Processing Methods
- Roasting & the Impact on Flavor
- Sensory Skills & Tasting Techniques (the heart of most appreciation sessions)
- Brewing Basics (often lightly touched in appreciation-focused courses)
Cape Town Only
Paddocks Shopping Center
Racecourse rd
Milnerton
7441
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