Barista for Beginners
Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees.
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Sat 22 MaySaturday 10am - 2pm Selwyn College, Auckland.
Bring your lunch. Bring your own device with internet to follow the online classes. A bigger screen will be easier than a smartphone.
- $65.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday workshop
Sat 22 May 10:00 - Sat 22 May 14:00Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
This is blended-learning course using a combination of online video tutorials (within the class) and hands-on practice using a Breville Barista Express espresso machine. There is a small amount of course work to complete before the course. Your tutor will email a link to you in the week before the course.
Course outline
Learn coffee fundamentals including:
- What is espresso?
- Processing and roasting coffee beans
- Storing coffee beans
- Anatomy of a coffee machine
- Grinding and dosing espresso coffee
- Extracting the perfect espresso shot
- Understanding the different types of milk
- Stretching and texturing milk
- Splitting milk
- Pouring milk to make espresso drinks
- Top tips for espresso coffee service
- Cleaning an espresso machine
You'll learn about different espresso coffee drinks and how to make:
- an espresso
- a long black
- a macchiato (both long and short)
- a latte
- a piccolo latte
- a flat white
- a cappuccino
- a mocha
- an iced coffee
- takeaway espresso drinks
At the conclusion of this course you'll earn a certificate endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality. This course does not earn NCEA credits.
What to bring
Bring your own device (laptop or smartphone) with internet connection in order to follow the online video classes, take the quiz and download the certificate. All ingredients ($15) are included within the course fee. As this course runs over the lunch-hour, bring a sandwich or similar for lunch.
