Designed to test key core and more advanced skills and understanding, expected from a competent barista (for example, from someone working as a barista for 6 months or more). Successful candidates should be able to dial in a brew recipe, make a full range of drinks with quality and speed, as well as understand the basic requirements for customer service and maintenance.
Outline:
- The coffee journey
- The definition of specialty coffee
- Understanding of coffee aromas & flavours
- Grinding Calibration
- Espresso Calibration
- Milk Frothing techniques
- Introduction to Classic Italian Coffee Beverages
- Brewing SOP
- Espresso Machine operation & cleaning
