Who Is This Program For?
- Aspiring baristas ready to start their coffee journey.
- Café and restaurant owners aiming to improve beverage quality.
- Coffee enthusiasts eager to develop professional-level skills.
- Hospitality professionals seeking barista certification.
No prior experience is required—just your enthusiasm and a passion for coffee!
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Course Objective:
This 2-day barista training program is designed to equip participants with essential barista skills and knowledge for preparing high-quality espresso-based beverages. The course emphasises hands-on practice with a focus on understanding coffee beans, mastering espresso extraction, milk foaming techniques, and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. By the end of the training, participants will be able to understand operate barista equipment, deliver consistent coffee quality, and provide excellent customer service in a cafe setting.
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Coffee Knowledge:
- Understanding the difference between Arabica and Robusta species
- Importance of coffee bean freshness and roast degree in flavour development
- Mastering Espresso Preparation:
- Grinder calibration, dosing, and tamping for optimal espresso extraction
- Identifying and troubleshooting extraction issues (over/under-extraction)
- Milk Texturing and Latte Art
- Techniques for steaming milk to achieve perfect microfoam
- Basics of latte art, including creating hearts and tulips
- Menu Creation and Drink Construction:
- Learning proportions and components of classic espresso-based drinks
- Hands-on preparation and presentation of lattes, cappuccinos, and more
- Workspace Management and Cleaning:
- Setting up a clean and efficient barista station
- Safe and hygienic use and maintenance of grinders and espresso machines
- Customer Service and Cafe Operations:
- Enhancing customer experience through professional service
- Role-playing real life scenarios for handling customer interactions
- Water Quality and Brewing Impact:
- Understanding the role of water in espresso brewing and machine maintenance
- Practical demonstrate of how water quality affects coffee flavour
- Hands-On Practical Assessments:
- Real-time feedback on espresso preparation, milk texturing, and drink presentation
- Final assessment to evaluate and refine barista skills