BARISTA COURSE LEVEL 2

The course will be held at our totally equipped centre.  The objective is for participants to obtain more detailed training about coffee, especially as regards cupping, roasting and espresso blends, in order to be able to identify how different roasts influence the flavour of the drink.

In addition, training to acquire the ability to prepare espresso blends and correct use of the espresso machine, in order to increase the barista’s confidence (less preparation time, more rational use, less waste, higher quality drinks, etc.), and even to learn to identify and solve certain problems related to the machine.

OBJECTIVE: to increase CONFIDENCE of and in the BARISTA.

 

Section

Contents

Est. time

Introduction

Welcome, Program, Presentation and Rules

10 min

Summary of Barista Knowledge

Characteristics, grinding and dosifying, water quality, quality elements, espresso method, traditional machine characteristics, compacting, distribution, espresso test

60 min

Barista Traininga

Steaming milk, espresso varieties, maintenance, hygiene, quality problems and solutions

30 min

Interval

 

30 min

Practice

Espresso machine and grinder maintenance

60 min

Written exam

20 questions (2 free answer and 18 multiple choice

30 min

Lunch

 

60 min

Barista and Latte Art DVD

 

30 min

Practice

Grinder adjustment and compacting

60 min

Practice

Steaming milk and cleaning

120 min

Conclusion

Practical exam and Certification, Barista manual

20 min

 

 

510 min

8h.30min

 

Successful participants will obtain the BARISTA LEVEL 2 certificate issued by INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE CAFÉ.

Possibility of obtaining the official SCAE  (Speciality Coffee Association of Europe) certification – information on request.

 

Maximum 8 participants per course