An excellent starter kit for home enthusiasts and new baristas who are looking to journey through the world of Specialty Coffee and embark on the Bean-to-Cup experience. You will be exposed to what goes into crafting the perfect cup of coffee, providing a comprehensive overview of how coffee is grown and processed, and the factors to a coffee’s unique, diverse and complex flavour characteristics.

This class covers the following content:

• The Coffee Cherry – detailing the differences between Arabica and Robusta species and an introduction to Specialty Coffee
• Coffee Producing Regions – highlighting how terroir and processing methods play an important role in the flavour differences of major coffee producing countries
• Roast Profiles – understanding how different roast levels affect flavour and aroma.

This is the starting course for the majority of learners, regardless of their skill level, however, it is by no means a basic coffee course. In this workshop you will cover some meaty content as well as a building your practical skills in the hands on activities, making it perfect for new baristas, home enthusiasts or experienced baristas looking to develop their theory or keep up-to-date with detailed industry information.

The class covers the following content:

• Espresso Preparation Techniques – a skill-building session to develop great techniques for dosing, distributing and tamping
• Quality Evaluation Training – adjustments to brewing parameters based on visual cues and sensory evaluation
• Espresso Beverages – interpreting the coffee menu
• Milk Frothing – identify ideal milk temperature, apply proper positioning and milk frothing techniques and introduction to free-pouring