Wondering where coffee comes from? How it grows? How it was originally consumed? We’ll take you through the history of these magic beans! Find out which countries produce the most and how it reaches consumers all over the world. We’ll also touch on all the different processes of production and how they alter the flavour of the final product. By the end of the course, you’ll understand what it means to be a great barista and how the role came about. We’ll also present the Specialty Coffee Association and reflect on the importance of fostering a sustainable, equitable coffee community.

Here are the modules we’ll cover:

• The coffee plant & its origins
• Production & exportation
• The decaffeination process
• Roasting methods
• The role of the barista
• Milk masterclass
• Intro to SCA

You’re guaranteed to graduate from this course knowing how to handle any type of coffee equipment and why it’s used. We’ll try different brewing methods so you can contemplate the effect it has on the coffee produced. To accompany these flavours, we’ll show you how to boil up homemade syrups (so you’ll never want to pay for a Starbucks again). You’ll perfect your milk pouring to create impressive latte art and also work on frothing up the correct foam consistency. And, of course, you’ll be taste-testing everything you make!

Here are the modules we’ll cover:

• Latte art
• Homemade syrups
• Brewing techniques
• Espresso equipment
• Producing foam
• Tasting

Ambitious enough to want to open your own coffee shop? Let us give you some advice! Get briefed on the different ways of running a business, effectively managing employees, interacting with customers, and more. We’ll also have a talk on the importance of maintaining a hygienic workspace and carrying out the necessary health and safety practices when preparing food and drink that will be served to the public.

Here are the modules we’ll cover:

• Business models
• Workspace management
• Customer care
• Hygiene measures
• Health and safety procedures