For us, coffee is much more than just a drink. It’s a craft, an experience, and a profession that brings people together. At Barista Studio, we believe that truly great coffee starts with knowledge, attention to detail, and the right techniques. That’s why, every day, we help hospitality professionals, coffee companies, and home baristas get the most out of their coffee.
At Barista Studio, everything revolves around the belief that great coffee never happens by itself. Behind every espresso, cappuccino, or pour-over coffee lies a long journey. From the coffee farmer who selects the perfect harvest to the roaster who develops the flavors. From the barista who masters his craft to the entrepreneur who prioritizes quality. Only when all these elements come together does a cup of coffee emerge that is truly special.
We believe that knowledge is what makes the difference.
That’s why, every day, we’re building a place where people can learn, discover, and grow. A place where curious home baristas learn how to brew coffee at home just like at their favorite specialty coffee bar. Where hospitality teams learn how to offer every guest a consistent coffee experience. Where coffee roasters and importers have their coffee evaluated according to international quality standards. And where entrepreneurs discover how coffee can contribute to both the quality and the success of their business.
Our role is not to tell people what to do, but to give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a difference on their own.
Whether you’re frothing milk for the first time, looking to earn an SCA certification, wanting to have the quality of a new harvest assessed, or aiming to take your hospitality team to the next level: Barista Studio is here to support you as your knowledge partner.
Because, at the end of the day, it’s not just about better coffee for us.
coffee trainer | quality manager
barista | mixologist | consultant
For training sessions and workshops at all levels. Also for presentations and support for coffee roasters.
For SCA coffee training at three levels, as well as quality training and control. On-site or remotely via digital platforms.
Award-winning barista and mixologist. Over sixteen years of experience sharing his love for coffee and liqueurs.
Drawing on his own competition experience, he’ll get you ready for a barista championship or cocktail challenge.
Laurens Da Costa lives for coffee. For years, he has been inspiring both hospitality entrepreneurs and home baristas with his passion, craftsmanship, and eye for quality. As an award-winning barista, certified Q-grader, and experienced trainer, he shares his knowledge in an enthusiastic and accessible way. That passion and expertise form the foundation of everything Barista Studio stands for.
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As a certified trainer with the Specialty Coffee Association, Laurens will guide you through the world of coffee. He offers four SCA training courses at three levels:
Barista or bartender: Laurens has won numerous awards in these fields. With his extensive competition experience, he’ll get you ready for your barista championship or cocktail challenge.
Bring Laurens on board if you want to take your business to the next level in terms of quality, diversity, and revenue—from monitoring coffee machines and supporting coffee roasters to using cocktails more strategically to attract more guests to your business. As an objective outsider, Laurens has a razor-sharp eye for where improvements can be made.