Reviews from our lovely customers

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We enrolled on the one-on-one barista training course because we wanted to re-create the experience we so much enjoyed when we tasted the speciality coffee (which we now sell) for the first time at its origin. Right from the very first telephone conversation with Howard, it was clear that Limini Coffee is a professional company supported only by very dedicated and keen staff whose passion is to get the very best out of coffee. The course was tailored specifically to meet our requirements which were all extracted and captured during the one initial telephone call. We were greeted warmly by a very enthusiastic Howard who introduced us to the basics of how to pull a perfect shot using the all important barista armoury (grinder and espresso machine). By the end of the day Howard also introduced us to the practice of “cupping” where we compared our coffee with two of Limini’s favourites and he worked with us using the various brewing methods in order to find those best suited to our product. For us the real highlight was having the “hands–on” barista training, learning the technicalities of pulling the perfect repeatable shots, steaming the milk correctly and recreating the exquisite cappuccino and latte experience we enjoyed so much before deciding to import the coffee into the UK ourselves. We can confidently say that we came out of our training course as very capable baristas and Limini Coffee delivered all they had promised to our delight. - Lina

I enroled on this course because I did not feel I was getting the best from my coffee machine. I was invited to bring my own machine which was a great start. The course was excelent. We started by drinking some of the best coffee I have tasted. We were shown how to make coffee, we learned about the production of coffee, and we were shown how to steam milk. From that point evrything was hands on. We made coffee, we steamed milk, we poured coffee. We examined the coffee we had made. we made better coffee, we steamed more milk. The coffee we made got better and better. Our abilities got higher and higher. I made coffee so good I could only have dreamed of it before - on my own machine. Youri took the mystery away, and showed us what to do. He is passionate about coffee, and an excelent teacher. I had a great day, and can now produce great coffee. - James

Do not let the unassuming and humble nature of this place fool you....for inside there is a wealth of knowledge and passion for coffee waiting to be disclosed to anyone wishing to learn! Having recently started my own coffee company I had already gained a certain amount of Barista expierience. But I want to be the best at what I do and so I looked upon Limini Coffee to turn me into the finished article.....and I was not dissapointed. I completed the 1 on 1 Barista training course with the inspirational Youri. He taught me everything I wanted to learn including, roasting and cupping, latte art and most importantly secret tips and tricks of the trade, which I of course could never reveal on here ;) - Stephen

First thought, a great day. simply that sums up my feeling on the 4 hour course i completed. As a home user i am probably different to most who attend this course. However being super enthusiastic about wanting to make great coffee i was excited to learn about this coure. On arrival i was greeted by a great first coffee by are teacher Youri. I learnt a great deal and he helped me polish of my espresso making technique. He started right at the beginning which was Super as it confirmed all the parts of the process that i was doing right. He also highlighted some parts like how to check the dose was correct which i had always overlooked, causing me to be adjusting the grinder which probably wasn't needed. we got to make some great coffee and learn about the roasting process which was extremely interesting, something i didn't think i was into before. once we had mastered the art of making a great espresso we moved on to milk and the texturing which was great, i was hit a miss on my latte art before but being taught how to stretch and texture the milk properly and how to pour with someone telling you what you are doing wrong was great. I am pulling some great art now for my friends and family. all in all a great course and now i want to do more latte art wit youri he has only increased my passion for making coffee. -Andy Tennant

After attending the how to start a coffee shop course with Youri last week, I am totally psyched about the prospect of starting my coffee bar. Youri was positive from start to finish and gave some excellent advice and help all through the two days. I certainly look forward to the day when I can ring Limini to place my first order in my new venture. - Geraint

The latte art course is highly recommended. No amount of practice and trial-and-error at home can replace an expert critical eye (in this case Youri's) spotting flaws in technique and breaking the process down into manageable sections to work on. The session was real fun, a bit nerve-racking and very inspiring! - Tony

loved the barista training course was nothing like i expected started the afternoon with a beautiful coffee made by the extremly talented youri coffee will never taste the same again ! was just a real fun afternoon essential i feel if you are considering venturing into the coffee shop business looking forward to speaking to you soon about supplying us with some of your lovely coffee - Sam

The course was recommended to me and it did not disappoint. Both my wife and I attended and we had a great day. I drank some of the best coffee ever and learned a valuable new skill - there is so much more to making excellent coffee than I imagined and I can't wait to put this into practice. Thanks - Stuart

I attended the two day opening a coffee shop course and loved every minute of it. Youri was a great teacher - very relaxed, good fun and super knowledgeable about coffee, equipment, customer service and the mechanics of running a successful shop. Not only is an outstanding barista who enjoys passing on his experience, but he is also someone you can trust to do the right thing in business. We hope for a long and mutually advantageous relationship as we move forward with opening our first shop. - Dave

We started with an idea for opening a local coffee shop in Warwick, but opted to travel to Limini Coffee in Doncaster based on reviews rather than going to a local business. After a day with Howard it has only reinforced our desire to open a coffee shop and we now both have a deep desire to share our gained knowledge. The course was perfect with intimate instruction from Howard who has a real passion for his subject which has had a real and lasting impact on us. We are the newest 'coffee bores' and can't face going into any coffee shop, but our own!! Thank you for a great day out and we will be coming back soon to share your passion! - Bryan and Nicola