BARISTA Basic Level Course (1 day)

Duration: 5 hours (2:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Mode: In-person

✓ The World of Coffee:

• From Arabica to Robusta: Varieties and Characteristics
• Coffee Varieties: From Caturra to Hybrids

✓ Processing and Origin:

• Processing Methods: Washed, Natural, and New Fermentation Methods
• Brief History of Coffee and its Spread Around the World

✓ Roasting and Preparation:

• Introduction to Roasting: Blends and Single Origins
• The Evolution of Espresso Machines from 1900 to Today
• Practical Exercises on Espresso Extraction and Coffee Tamping
• Grinding: Types of Grinders and Adjustment Based on the Bar

☕ Snack & Roastery Visit

✓ Milk Steaming and Preparations:

• Perfect Milk Steaming: Temperatures and Creaminess
• Plant-based Milks: Trials with Soy, Oat, and Barista Alternatives
• Cappuccino in Practice: Steaming Exercises and Preparation of Classic Cappuccino
• Italian Preparations: Latte Macchiato, Coffee Latte, Espresso Macchiato, etc.

✓ Efficiency and Maintenance:

• Techniques for Improving Speed and Organization at the Counter
• Recognizing Quality Coffees
• Cleaning and Maintenance of Machines: Use of Salt, Blind Filter, and Shower Head Cleaning

👨🏫 For comprehensive training and greater career opportunities, we recommend combining this with the advanced course. This way, you will acquire all the skills to become a professional barista and access new opportunities, both in Italy and abroad.