GS L1 Espresso Fundamentals｜Hands-On Course

Learn Espresso from the Ground Up and Build a Solid Foundation in Espresso Extraction

This beginner-friendly Espresso course in Taipei is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to make Espresso properly, prepare for future work in a café, or confidently use an Espresso machine at home.

The course follows a practical Learn · Demonstrate · Practice approach. Starting with coffee beans and grind size, you will learn the essential steps of Espresso preparation, including coffee distribution, tamping, extraction, and basic flavor adjustment.

Even if this is your first time using an Espresso machine, you will learn how the key variables work together to create a balanced and consistent shot.

Location: Green Stone Coffee Academy, Taipei
Address: 10F-10, No. 68, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Taipei, Taiwan

Course Duration: 2 Hours

Experience Required:
No previous coffee experience is required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Course Fee:
NT$3,600 per person — Class opens with 2 students
NT$4,000 per person — Private 1-on-1 training

Course Content

1. Espresso Fundamentals

Learn the essential concepts behind Espresso extraction:

• Basic principles of Espresso extraction
• How coffee beans and roast levels affect Espresso
• Introduction to Espresso machines and coffee grinders
• Basic equipment setup and operation
• Introduction to the Dalla Corte Studio and EK43 grinder

2. Grinding & Extraction

Learn the essential steps involved in preparing an Espresso:

• Understanding Espresso grind size
• Setting the coffee Dose
• Coffee distribution
• Proper tamping technique
• Observing extraction time and beverage weight

After the instructor's demonstration, students will practice each step using professional Espresso equipment.

3. Hands-On Espresso Practice

Learn to work with three essential Espresso variables:

Dose｜Amount of ground coffee
Yield｜Weight of extracted Espresso
Time｜Extraction time

Through hands-on practice, you will learn how these variables interact and how to establish a basic Espresso recipe for more consistent extraction.

4. Basic Flavor Evaluation & Adjustment

Learn how to recognize common extraction problems and make basic adjustments:

• Identifying shots that extract too quickly or too slowly
• Comparing basic acidity, sweetness, and bitterness
• Adjusting grind size to improve Espresso flavor
• Developing basic Espresso dial-in skills

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you will understand the fundamental structure of Espresso extraction and be able to:

• Operate an Espresso machine independently
• Set and adjust basic grind size
• Understand Dose, Yield, and Time
• Identify basic extraction problems
• Make simple adjustments to improve Espresso consistency and flavor

Students who complete the course will receive a Green Stone Coffee Academy GS L1 Espresso Course Certificate of Completion.

Professional Equipment Used in Class

• Dalla Corte Espresso Machine
• Mahlkönig EK43 Grinder
• Professional Espresso brewing and preparation tools

All practice is hands-on, allowing students to learn with professional café equipment.

Continue to GS L2 Espresso

After completing L1, students who would like to develop more advanced skills in Espresso recipe design, extraction diagnosis, dial-in techniques, and practical café operations can continue to:

GS L2 Espresso｜4-Week Practical Training Program

This advanced program is designed for students who want to move beyond basic Espresso preparation and develop practical skills for professional café environments.

Registration & Booking

Flexible Scheduling

Green Stone Coffee Academy offers small-group classes and private training with flexible scheduling.

Contact us through our official LINE account to discuss available dates.

Official LINE: @pnc6087g

Registration Process

1. Contact us through LINE to arrange your course schedule.
2. Complete payment within the specified registration period after your schedule is confirmed.
3. Provide your email address to receive course information and pre-class instructions.
4. Private 1-on-1 training is available for students who prefer greater scheduling flexibility.

Payment Information

Account Name: 嵩林文創有限公司
Bank: CTBC Bank (822)
Account Number: 152540240744

Anti-Fraud Reminder

The only official LINE account for Green Stone Coffee Academy is @pnc6087g.

If you receive course information or payment requests from unknown individuals or unofficial groups, please contact us directly to verify the information before making any payment.

Phone: +886-2-8771-7570
Email: glorycarton@gmail.com