Foundamentals of Barista Craft
Location: Lighthouse Coffee Perai, Penang
Course Fee: RM1,500
Duration : 2 Days
Time: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Our Fundamental of Barista Craft course is designed for aspiring baristas, coffee enthusiasts, café owners, and hospitality professionals. This comprehensive 2-day program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, providing participants with the essential skills to master the art of coffee making.
Course Overview:
Participants will learn how to prepare high-quality espresso-based beverages, including mastering the espresso extraction process, milk texturing for latte art, and customer service in a café setting. The program also emphasises maintaining a clean workspace and understanding the impact of water quality on coffee flavour.
What You Will Learn:
- Espresso Mastery: Learn grinder calibration, dosing, tamping, and troubleshooting extraction issues.
- Milk Texturing & Latte Art: Master steaming milk to create perfect microfoam and start creating beautiful latte art.
- Coffee Knowledge: Understand the differences between Arabica and Robusta, the impact of roast degrees on flavour, and the importance of freshness.
- Menu Creation: Learn the components and proportions for making popular espresso-based drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, and more.
- Customer Service Excellence: Enhance your customer service skills and improve café operations with hands-on role-playing exercises.
- Barista Skills & Workspace Management: Discover how to set up and maintain a clean, efficient barista station for optimal performance.
Course Highlights:
Day 1:
- Introduction & Coffee Beans: Learn about Arabica vs. Robusta and the significance of roast levels.
- Espresso Process: Understand espresso recipes, grinder calibration, and the art of tamping.
- Espresso Sensory Analysis: Taste and compare different extraction outcomes to develop your palate.
- Practical Session: Apply skills in real-time espresso preparation.
Day 2:
- Milk Techniques: Learn to steam milk for lattes and other drinks, and practice basic latte art.
- Espresso -Based Menu Creation: Make and present drinks with consistent taste, texture, and presentation.
- Cleaning & Safety: Understand the importance of machine maintenance and workspace hygiene.
- Water Quality: Discover how water quality affects espresso brewing and the longevity of equipment.
- Customer Service: Practice handling customer interaction and creating a welcoming. café environment.
- Final Practical Assessment: Demonstrate your skills by preparing espresso drinks, ensuring quality, and performing the required barista routine.
Certification:
Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive a Completion Certificate recognising their skills in espresso preparation, milk texturing, and customer service.
Who Should Attend?
- Aspiring Barista: looking to build foundational skills and kickstart their barista journey.
- Coffee Enthusiasts: Passionate about learning professional techniques to elevate their coffee game.
- Café Owners: Aiming to improve beverage quality and ensure consistency in their business.
No prior experience required-just bring your enthusiasm and love for coffee!