Barista Foundation Program
Duration: 01 Month
STARTS ON
17th Feb 2025Sold out
17th March 2025Seats Available
Welcome to the Barista Foundation Program at Mixoflair Barista School, where we lay the groundwork for your journey into the world of coffee excellence. This comprehensive course is designed for coffee enthusiasts, beginners, and aspiring baristas who want to build a strong foundation in the art and science of coffee.
Course Overview
- Overview of the coffee world, from its historical origins to contemporary practices.
- Explore coffee's journey from bean to cup.
- Learning about different coffee species, growing regions, and cultivation methods.
- Science behind flavour profiles.
- Different species and cultivars, such as Arabica and Robusta, learning about their distinct characteristics and flavour profiles.
- Impact of growing regions, climate, and cultivation techniques on coffee quality.
- Practical tastings and sensory analysis
- Various methods used to transform raw coffee cherries into the beans ready for roasting.
- Different processing techniques, and their impact on flavour and quality.
- Process, from harvesting to drying and milling, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
- The fundamentals of brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
- Various brewing methods, learning the key principles and techniques for each. covers the importance of factors like grind size, water temperature, and brewing time, offering hands-on practice to master these elements.
- Mastering the art of brewing coffee by hand.
- Various manual brewing methods.
- Essential techniques, including proper grind size, water temperature, and brewing time.
- Brew exceptional coffee without the use of automatic machines.
- Mastering the craft of espresso making.
- Key components of a perfect espresso shot.
- Grind size, dose, tamping, and perfect extraction.
- Operation and maintenance of espresso machines and grinders, ensuring consistent and high-quality results.
- Fine-tuning espresso machines and grinders for optimal performance.
- Adjust grind size, dose, and extraction time to achieve the perfect espresso shot.
- Principles of machine calibration, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
- Hands-on practice, to develop the skills needed to ensure consistent and high-quality espresso production.
- The art of milk steaming and frothing for various coffee beverages.
- Learn how to achieve the perfect milk texture and temperature for different coffee drinks.
- Fundamentals of milk chemistry, proper steam wand usage, and techniques for creating micro foam.
- Hands-on practice to master the skills needed to produce silky, velvety milk that enhances the flavour and presentation of espresso-based drinks.
- Techniques and skills required to produce beautiful latte art.
- Basics of milk steaming, proper pouring techniques, and how to create intricate designs.
- Hands-on practice sessions, allowing students to perfect their skills and experiment with their own designs.
- Aims to enhance both the visual appeal and overall experience of coffee preparation.
- The art and science of making refreshing cold brew coffee.
- Step-by-step process of brewing coffee using cold water over an extended period.
- highlighting the unique flavours and characteristics it brings out.
- Different brewing techniques, grind sizes, and brewing times to achieve optimal results.
- Mastering the preparation of various hot coffee beverages using espresso as the base.
- Essential techniques for crafting drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos, including proper espresso extraction, milk steaming, and drink assembly.
- Emphasizes achieving balance in flavor, texture, and presentation through hands-on practice and expert guidance.
- Preparing delicious and refreshing chilled coffee beverages.
- Various methods for making iced coffee, including cold brew, Iced Latte, Iced Cappuccino, Frappe , Iced Macchiato , Cold Nitro Brew and Much More. Through.
- Demonstrations and tastings, to gain the skills to create customized and flavourful iced coffee drinks.
- Techniques and creativity behind crafting perfect iced coffee.
- How to effectively operate and maintain essential coffee equipment.
- Handling techniques for espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other tools used in coffee preparation.
- Routine maintenance, troubleshooting common issues, and ensuring equipment longevity.
- Hands-on practice to develop the skills needed to confidently manage coffee equipment in a professional setting.
- Sensory evaluation and quality assessment of coffee.
- The fundamentals of coffee cupping, including tasting techniques, aroma identification, and flavor profiling.
- Importance of factors like bean origin, roast level, and brewing methods in determining coffee quality.
- To develop palate and ability to discern various coffee characteristics.
- Appreciation of coffee through systematic tasting and evaluation.
- Focusing on the professional conduct and presentation skills required for baristas.
- The importance of customer service, effective communication, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Techniques for creating visually appealing coffee presentations, including latte art and drink garnishes.
- Practical demonstrations and role-playing scenarios to develop the skills needed to deliver exceptional service and enhance the overall coffee experience for customers.
Practical Training Sessions:
- o Hands-on practice in a simulated cafe environment
- o Guidance from experienced instructors
- o Real-world scenarios to build confidence and competence
Join us at Mixoflair Barista School and embark on a journey of discovery, flavor, and excellence. Let the aroma of freshly brewed coffee be your guide as you unlock the secrets of the perfect cup. Enroll now and let your passion for coffee flourish!
