Basic Barista Course ( Italian Barista Certification )
Are you looking to start working as a barista in a specialty café or enhance your skills as a passionate home barista? Do you want to learn the basics of espresso and cappuccino using the latest technologies?
This coffee class will provide you with practical skills to master espresso extraction, froth milk to a professional standard and choose the best equipment for your setup both for home or professional. You'll also learn the essentials about espresso machine maintenance and how to craft a wide range of Italian and international coffee drinks.
During this class you will:
- Understand the fundamental principles of extracting the perfect coffee shot.
- Learn how to froth milk to a professional standard using various machines, ensuring the perfect texture and consistency for lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk-based drinks.
- Know how to choose the best espresso machine, grinder and tools for your barista spot
- Gain essential skills in cleaning and maintaining your coffee machine to ensure longevity and optimal performance.
- Master the art of making a wide range of typical Italian and international coffee preparations, from espressos to specialty beverages, elevating your barista skills to a new level.
After taking this course, you can take the next level certification- ADVANCE BARISTA COURSE
Course Outline
- The world of coffee: arabica, robusta, varietals from bourbon to catimor.
- Coffee in the plantation: washed, natural and the new fermentation methods..
- A brief history of coffee: from Yemen to the plantations in Sicily.
- Introduction to roasting and how coffee blends are made.
- The invention and evolution of espresso machines from 1900 to today
- Practical work begins with the extraction of the espresso and coffee tamping
- Coffee grinding: how to manage it and how to modify it with the various types of coffee grinders
- Make and taste espresso made with historical espresso machines: from the lever one to the modern machines (where you can set all the parameters…)
- Which is the best machine for your project of for your home? Leveller, special tampers, special filters or needles are important?
- How to choose the best coffee for my project or for my house?
- A technical section: setting the volumetric system, setting the temperature, changing the gaskets and.
- The perfect milk frothing managing different temperatures and frothiness.
- Vegetable (Plant Based) milks: try soya, oats and milks specifically designed for the barista
- Cappuccino in practice: lots of exercises on milk frothing and classic cappuccino
- Italian preparations: latte macchiato, latte coffee, espresso macchiato etc.
- Cleaning and maintenance of espresso machines. The softeners, the blind filter and the cleaning of the showers.
Eventual practical exam and written exam for the Italian Barista Certificate
Inclusions and Tuition Fee Options
Other Inclusions:
1. Lunch
2. Copy of Class Materials and Resources
3. Supplies and Materials for actual activities
4. Certificate of Completion ( Italian Barista Certificate- Basic Barista )
5. Access to our Google Drive of reading materials and our exclusive Facebook Group.
Tuition Fee, Enrollment & Payment Options:
2 DAY BASIC BARISTA (IBC-BASIC)
DISCOUNTED TUITION FEE
- Php 11,000/Student
- FULL Payment thru bank transfer only
CREDIT CARD OR INSTALLMENT TERMS
- Php 12,500 CASH DEPOSIT
- (50% downpayment to reserve a seat, and 50% balance shall be settled on or before the first day of the class)
- Php 12,500 CREDIT CARD (Upon Request)
- To be paid via Paypal Link
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