Barista Training

Designed to teach participants an understanding of coffee from bean to cup. Students learn how to extract the perfect espresso and basic milk texturing, recognise complex flavours and gain an appreciation of coffee using all the senses while sampling freshly roasted, premium coffee beans and blends.

Lesson Structure

Duration: 4 hours

4-6 trainees/session

Cost: $120/person

1. Introduction and Housekeeping (5 minutes)

2. Learning Outcome (1 minute)

3. Coffee Equipment (5 minutes)

4. Espresso Extraction (1 hour)

Break Time (10 minutes)

5. Milk Texture and Pouring (1 hour)

6. Coffee Equipment Pack Down (20 minutes)

7. Close Out (5 minutes)

Simulating the workflow of a real café, this workshop builds on the skills acquired at the Introduction to Specialty Coffee to become a quick, efficient and knowledgeable barista. Areas include order control, managing milk types and workflow, adjusting the grinder and manually dosing coffee. The class incorporates substantial hands-on practice with a diverse range of espresso machines to fine-tune the art of coffee making in a friendly environment.

Lesson Structure

Duration: 3 hours

4 trainees/session

Cost: $150/person

1. Introduction and Housekeeping (5 minutes)

2. Learning Outcome (1 minute)

3. Controllable & Adaptable Variables (40 minutes)

Break Time (10 minutes)

4. Workflow Technique (40 minutes)

5. Latte Art (30 minutes)

6. Coffee Equipment Pack Down (15 minutes)

7. Close Down (5 minutes)