new – comprehensive barista course
Duration: 27 clock hours.
Day I, II, III – 9 hours with lunch breaks
A complete barista course preparing you to work in a café at any level of advancement.A comprehensive training program covering coffee knowledge, familiarity with coffee bar equipment, operation of espresso machines, brewing espresso and espresso-based beverages, as well as the basics of latte art. The course also provides a thorough overview of alternative brewing methods, complete with practical exercises. The curriculum is based on years of experience in cafés and specialty coffee roasteries.
This original course will allow participants to gain both foundational and advanced knowledge of espresso machine operation and delve into the theoretical aspects of coffee, which are applied during practical sessions. Each participant will receive comprehensive training materials on coffee-related topics to keep and refer back to, both during and after the course, to reinforce their learning.
During the training, we work exclusively with leading brands of coffee machines and grinders. The specialized equipment used by professional cafés ensures participants become familiar with the tools and are well-prepared to begin working in a café immediately.
Original Comprehensive Barista Course
What is coffee, what does its production process look like, and what characterizes high-quality beans?
How does good-quality coffee taste compared to low-quality beans?
Coffee bar equipment (espresso machine, grinder, accessories)
The perfect espresso – characteristics
Brewing espresso using a pressure espresso machine
Milk frothing
Coffee shop menu – knowledge and preparation
The importance of water quality in coffee brewing
Professional coffee tasting – cupping
Introduction to alternative brewing methods
Brewing coffee using alternative methods
Creating recipes for different coffee beans (alternative methods and espresso)
Day I
Presenting Coffee Knowledge:
1) Coffee tasting and analysis.
2) Learning how to make espresso.
3) Learning how to steam milk and mastering basic latte art.
4) Preparing coffee based on the acquired knowledge – practical exercises.
Day II
1) Review of theoretical knowledge from the first day
2) Familiarization with the most popular café menu beverages
3) Hands-on practice in preparing drinks
4) Cupping – tasting and discussing the role of water in coffee flavor
Day III
1) Tasting beans from various regions and discussing their characteristics
2) Introduction to alternative brewing methods – brewing coffee in Drip devices
3) Brewing coffee using an AeroPress
4) Brewing coffee in a French Press
5) Practice exercises (espresso, alternative methods)
6) Examination
Groups: 2-4 people
Cost: PLN 3,490
Basic Barista Course (weekend)
Duration: 18 clock hours.
Day I, II: 9 hours with a lunch break
Saturday – Sunday. For whom? You want to become a barista! You’ll learn how to use a professional espresso machine and how to brew the perfect espresso. You’ll gain the skill of steaming milk in a way suitable for applying latte art techniques. You’ll discover how to prepare the most popular drinks from a café menu and acquire information about coffee and the journey it takes from farm to cup.
Current and verified knowledge based on experiences from working in the finest cafés.
The training consists of the following modules:
What is coffee, what does its production process look like, and what characterizes high-quality beans?
How does good-quality coffee taste compared to low-quality beans?
Coffee bar equipment (espresso machine, grinder, accessories)
The perfect espresso – characteristics
Brewing espresso using a pressure espresso machine
Milk frothing
Coffee shop menu – knowledge and preparation
Day 1:
– Introduction to coffee knowledge
– Coffee tasting and analysis
– Learning how to prepare espresso
– Learning milk frothing and the basics of latte art
– Preparing coffee based on acquired knowledge – practical exercises
Day 2:
– Review of theoretical knowledge from the first day
– Introduction to the most popular coffee shop menu drinks
– Practical preparation of beverages
– Final exam
Groups: 7-10 people
Cost: 1,000 PLN
Advanced Barista Course (Weekend)
Duration: 18 clock hours.
Day I: 9 hours with a lunch break
Day II: 9 hours with a lunch break
Saturday – Sunday For whom? You are a barista who knows how to operate a pressure espresso machine and want to expand into brewing using alternative methods. Basic knowledge of coffee is not enough for you and you want to better understand what shapes the flavor profile of coffee. You aspire to create recipes for different beans yourself and want to better understand a number of nuances that affect the final effect in the cup (such as water quality, hardware configuration, etc.). Develop yourself in coffee according to the standards of high-quality coffee – Specialty.
The training consists of the following modules:
Espresso brewing standards (refresher module)
High-quality coffee – characteristics, tasting, and discussion
The importance of water for coffee flavor
Introduction to alternative brewing methods
Brewing coffee using alternative methods
Creating recipes for different coffee beans (alternative methods and espresso)
Day 1:
– Discussion of basic espresso brewing standards
– Introduction to high-quality coffee
– Tasting coffee beans from different regions and discussion
– The impact of water quality on coffee flavor – discussion and tasting
– Introduction to alternative brewing methods
– Brewing coffee using Drip devices
– Brewing coffee with AeroPress
Day II:
– Revision of theoretical knowledge from day one
– Creating recipes for different beans (espresso, alternative methods)
– Exercises (brewing, creating recipes, preparing latte art drinks)
– Exam
Groups: 7-10 people
Cost: PLN 1,300
Alternative Course (one day)
Duration: 9 hours (with lunch break)
Who is this training for?
Do you want to dive into the world of high-quality coffee and learn alternative brewing methods? Whether you plan to use your knowledge behind the bar or in the comfort of your home, this training will equip you with the skills to select the right brewing parameters, interpret information on coffee packaging, and evaluate coffee through professional tasting.
The training consists of the following modules:
Introduction to coffee
High-quality coffee – characteristics
Coffee production process
Tasting and analysis
Introduction to alternative brewing methods
Brewing coffee using alternative methods
Training structure:
– Introduction to coffee
– Characteristics of high-quality coffee – discussion
– Coffee packaging – understanding bean parameters (production process)
– Tasting and discussion
– Introduction to pour-over brewing
– Overview of brewing parameters (recipe development)
– Brewing coffee using Drip and Chemex
– Brewing coffee with AeroPress
– Brewing coffee with French Press
Groups: 2-5 people
Cost: 1,400 PLN