This course is the perfect introduction to the world of speciality coffee. The course provides a brief theoretical background into origin and the journey from cherry to the cup, your job as a barista, understanding extraction techniques, milk steaming and pouring. Held over three hours at Three Flamingos cafe in Albion Park, you will leave with a strong grasp on all of the course content outlined below.
Coffee School
1. Origin of Coffee
What is coffee
Where does it come from
The Journey from cherry to cup2. Your job as a barista
Equipment
Safety
Cleaning
Drink Types
Abbreviations + shorthand3. Extraction
Stages of an Espresso Extraction
What to look for in a good extraction
Difference between over and under extraction
Following a recipe
Adjusting the grind4. Milk Steaming
Types of Milk
Temperature
Cross Contamination
Texturing Milk
Micro-foam5. Pouring Methods
Three stages of Pouring
Colour and shine
Basics of Latte artDate : Thursday Feb 23
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Address: 136 Terry St, Albion Park