Are You Getting the Best Out of Your Home Espresso Machine?

If you’ve ever brewed a coffee at home and wondered why it doesn’t quite taste like your favourite cup from the café, you’re not alone. More people than ever are investing in high quality home espresso machines, yet many are only scratching the surface of what their equipment can truly do.

That’s exactly why we’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new Coffee School at our roastery in Portslade.

From Great Beans to Exceptional Coffee at Home

At Small Batch Coffee Roasters, we’ve been roasting specialty coffee since 2006. Over the years, we’ve proudly played a part in shaping the UK coffee scene, building a reputation as one of its early pioneers. Today, we continue to source, roast, and serve exceptional coffee but we also want to help you make the most of it at home.

We know our customers love brewing our coffee in their own kitchens. But even with great beans, the results don’t always match expectations. Dialling in espresso, adjusting grind size, mastering extraction time, these are the details that transform a decent cup into something truly special.

Introducing Our Coffee School

Our Coffee School is designed to bridge that gap. Hosted at our Portslade roastery, these hands on sessions will guide you through everything you need to know to elevate your home brewing.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your technique, we’ll cover

Espresso fundamentals
Grind size and extraction
Milk steaming and texturing
Troubleshooting common issues
How to get consistent results every time

You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to get the very best from your setup.

Making the Most of Your Machine

We often see customers investing in fantastic equipment but not fully unlocking its potential. During the course, we’ll focus on the core principles that apply across a wide range of home espresso machines, including popular models like the Lelit Elizabeth Double Boiler, Sage Barista Pro, and The Bambino. By understanding these fundamentals, you’ll be able to get café quality results from your own setup at home, whatever machine you’re using.

As an official supplier of Lelit and Sage machines, we’re perfectly placed to guide you through choosing the right setup and using it to its full potential.

Take a Piece of the Experience Home

Every Coffee School participant will receive a complimentary 250g bag of our Goldstone Blend, perfect for espresso to take home. This is our hero blend, carefully developed to deliver balance, sweetness, and richness in every cup. It’s the perfect coffee to practise your new skills and continue your journey long after the session ends.

Join Us at the Roastery

There’s something special about learning coffee in the place it’s roasted. Surrounded by the sights, sounds, and aromas of our working roastery, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the craft behind every cup.

If you’ve been wondering how to get more from your home espresso machine, this is your chance. Our Coffee School isn’t just about making better coffee, it’s about enjoying the process, experimenting with confidence, and falling even more in love with every cup you brew.

We can’t wait to welcome you.