{"product_id":"barista-foundation-1","title":"Barista Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003eEspresso is unforgiving in a specific, useful way: small changes produce noticeable results, which means you learn fast if you are paying attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis session introduces you to the espresso machine and grinder as a system — how each component works, how they interact, and how to set them up correctly before you pull a single shot. The machine is a La Marzocco. The coffees are from Zermatt Kaffée. The focus throughout is on building good habits from the start rather than correcting bad ones later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso machine anatomy: boilers, group heads, pressure, and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinder calibration — the most important variable you control, and the most overlooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dose\/yield\/time triangle — how to read and adjust your shot parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic milk steaming: achieving the texture for a flat white or cappuccino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkflow, ergonomics, and the daily habits that keep a machine performing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 hours\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 4 guests\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Private Chef venue, Zermatt — La Marzocco machine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full machine and grinder access, Zermatt Kaffée specialty espresso, printed reference cards, Alpine chocolate pairing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. No prior experience with espresso equipment is assumed or required.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrew \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full group works at the machine together throughout. Maximum 4 brewing guests. CHF 165 per person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrew \u0026amp; Host\u003c\/strong\u003e — One or two people take the class (CHF 165 per person). Additional guests join for the espresso tasting at the end (CHF 85 per person). Note the number in your booking message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e — Marian demonstrates the full session while guests observe, taste, and ask questions throughout. Up to 8 guests. CHF 85 per person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a maximum of four brewing guests and one machine between two, you will spend more time at the group head than in most courses three times the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product may be eligible for a deposit payment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Private Chef","offers":[{"title":"Brew \u0026 Taste (per person)","offer_id":57146049102199,"sku":"CLASS-BF-BREW-TASTE","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brew \u0026 Host — Brewing Participant (per person)","offer_id":57146049134967,"sku":"CLASS-BF-BREW-HOST","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Watch \u0026 Taste (per person)","offer_id":57146049167735,"sku":"CLASS-BF-WATCH-TASTE","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/8741\/2188\/files\/class_espresso_0004_8078d157-51f7-48fb-93f9-75884b845305.jpg?v=1780442573","url":"https:\/\/private-chef.ch\/products\/barista-foundation-1","provider":"The Private Chef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}