Barista Course Basic Level (1 day)

Duration: 5 hours (2:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Mode: In presence

Course Program

✓ The world of coffee:

• From Arabica to Robusta: varieties and characteristics
• Coffee Varieties: From Caturra to Hybrids

✓ Processing and origin:

• The manufacturing processes: washed, natural and new fermentation methods
• A 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 coffee grinders and adjustments according to the bar

☕ Snack & Visit of the Roastery

✓ Milk frothing and preparations:

• The perfect milk froth: temperatures and creaminess
• Plant-Based Milks: Soy, Oat, and Barista Alternatives
• Cappuccino in practice: exercises for whipping and making the classic cappuccino
• Italian preparations: latte macchiato, caffè latte, espresso macchiato, etc.

✓ Efficiency and maintenance:

• Techniques to improve speed and organization at the counter
• Recognizing quality coffees
• Cleaning and maintenance of machines: use of salt, blind filter and cleaning of shower heads

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