Barista workshop for coffee lovers

Barista course for coffee lovers - How does it work?

Do you love the aroma of freshly ground coffee? Immerse yourself in the world of baristas and learn to prepare the perfect espresso, cappuccino, or latte like from a cafe. This certified course is an experience for all coffee lovers – from beginners to enthusiasts of barista art. The course is suitable for those who want to master coffee preparation at home as well as professionally. If you received a coffee machine as a gift, you can bring it and try it out directly at the training center in Banská Bystrica.

What do individual courses include?

Barista HOME:

• Overview and description of the coffee machine and grinder (option to bring your own home coffee machine).
• Setting up your home coffee machine and a demonstration of different types.
• Correct terminology: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato.
• Espresso preparation and other coffee drinks, extra coffee recipes
• Structure, composition, storage, milk suitability.
• Coffee machine cleaning and maintenance

Barista BASIC:

• Factors affecting coffee taste
• Origin, history, and processing of the coffee plant
• Roasting and processing of coffee into the final product
• Effect of coffee on the human organism
• Coffee machine handling and maintenance
• Grinding, alternative preparations, coffee extraction
• Preparation of espresso and various coffee drinks
• Latte Art Basics

The Barista BASIC course is designed for beginner baristas and all enthusiasts of quality coffee preparation. The course includes both a theoretical and a practical part, followed by a written exam. Upon successful completion, the participant will receive a certificate.

Barista Professional:

• Modern cultivation, harvesting, and processing of coffee
• Detailed roasting and processing
• Cupping of various varieties
• Advanced handling of coffee machines and grinders
• Alternative preparation methods, modern espresso, advanced extraction
• Latte art basics and advanced techniques

The Barista Professional course is intended for staff in cafes, restaurants, baristas, and bartenders who want to prepare better and higher quality coffee for their guests. It includes both theoretical and practical parts and is followed by a written exam, upon successful completion of which the graduate receives a certificate.

Barista LATTE ART:

• Espresso preparation and basics
• Care, temperature setting, and coffee machine pressure
• Working with the steam wand and milk
• Consistency and density of frothed milk
• Demonstration of cappuccino and latte art preparation

The Barista LATTE ART course is intended for staff in cafes, restaurants, baristas, and bartenders who want to prepare more beautiful and higher quality cappuccino for their guests. It is suitable for participants who have already completed basic training or have experience with coffee machines and milk frothing. The course includes both theoretical and practical parts, followed by a written exam, upon successful completion of which the graduate receives a certificate.

All-day course: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (lunch break 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM).

Important information about the barista coffee preparation course:

	Sezóna/Počasie	The coffee preparation course can be taken year-round.
	Podmienky	The course is suitable for everyone. The date can be booked at least one week in advance according to the capacities of the training center.