Learning from the professionals J.J. Darboven Academy
Expert knowledge for coffee, tea and cocoa - also online
Expertise that makes the difference
Your journey to excellence starts here
If you want to inspire your guests, you need more than just good products - you need expertise. At the J.J. Darboven Academy, we impart practical specialist knowledge about coffee, tea and cocoa - personally, in-depth and with one goal: to increase your gastronomic success.
With locations in Hamburg and Sauerlach near Munich as well as digital formats, we offer you a flexible training program for your team - from entry-level to in-depth training. Whether you want to expand your beverage concept, optimize your margins or simply deepen your passion for hot drinks - our seminars give you the tools you need.
Our academies in Hamburg and Sauerlach are equipped with high-quality equipment for every beverage category - from the V60 hand filter to the portafilter machine, from the tea station to the cold brew setup.
This allows you to learn under realistic conditions and transfer what you have learned directly to your business.
From the field, for the field Learning with passion
The team of trainers at the J.J. Darboven Academy
Katrin Stumpfhauser
Head of Academy Sauerlach
‘Through my work, I want to bring the diversity of coffee to life – from classic roasts to modern crossover creations.’
Frank Minten
Trainer for the Northern Region, coffee expert
‘I became a trainer to share my fascination with coffee, tea and cocoa and to teach people how to handle these food and lifestyle products perfectly.’
Joachim Kühne
Head of Academy Hamburg, Innovation Manager
‘I want to convey that coffee is not an everyday product, but a special luxury item – with a fascinating spectrum of extraordinary flavours.’
Perfectly equipped for professional learning Our training rooms
