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Barista Skills Foundation

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The Barista Skills Foundation course allows learners to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself as well as foundational skills required to set a grinder, make espressos, foam and texture milk and latte art techniques as per SCA quality standards, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to conduct key foundational tasks of a barista.

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Topic Overview

    COFFEE BEANS
  • Differences between Arabica and Robusta Species
  • Importance of Coffee Freshness
  • Influence of Roast Degree on Taste
  • WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT AND WORKFLOW
  • Grinders and Espresso Machine Components
  • Safe Use of Grinder and Machine
  • Clean and Organized Workspace
  • ESPRESSO PROCESS
  • Espresso Recipes
  • Grinder Calibration and Dosing
  • Distribution and Tamping Techniques
  • EXTRACTION AND BREWING
  • What is Espresso
  • Barista Routine
  • ESPRESSO SENSORY ANALYSIS
  • Espresso Extraction and Descriptors
  • MILK
  • Freshness
  • Foaming and Temperature of Steamed Milk
  • ESPRESSO BASED MENU
  • ESPRESSO BASED MENU
  • CLEANING, HEALTH AND SAFETY
  • Safe and Hygienic Work Practices
  • Cleaning of Equipment
  • WATER QUALITY
  • Impact on Brew Quality and Machine Function
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CAFÉ MANAGEMENT
  • The Customer Experience

Meet The Instructor

Leo

Production Engineer, MBA in Quality and Production Control - FGV, Q Arabica Grader, AST Trainer Specialty Coffee Association.Founder of Puzzle Coffee Shop in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

This Training is delivered by Authorized AST trainers and it registered here

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