Foundation Barista
Designed for new starters who need confidence with the essentials.
- Crop to cup
- Espresso machine and grinder
- Grinder calibration
- Troubleshooting channelling
- Milk steaming
- Heart latte art
- Menu knowledge
- Machine cleaning
Core barista courses
Intermediate Barista
For baristas who already understand the basics and want greater consistency.
- Varieties and processes
- Introduction to roasting
- Espresso extraction theory
- Over and under-extraction tasting
- Dialling in to taste
- Machine and grinder maintenance
- Tulips and rosettas
Barista Advanced
For senior team members ready to use professional sensory and extraction tools.
- Professional cupping
- TDS vs extraction yield
- Using a refractometer
- Extraction percentages
- Dialling in with data
- Swans and seahorses
Specialist sessions
Latte Art
Focused practice for milk texture, pouring control and pattern development.
Pour Over
Brewing variables, technique, recipes and consistency for manual brewing.
Batch Brew
Recipes, grinder settings, brew ratios, quality checks and holding standards.
Specialist sessions can be arranged by contacting Laura directly.
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