Barista Foundations Course

Stewarts' entry level barista course is as series of sessions guaranteed to bring out the barista in you. This engaging hands-on course will have you brewing drinks to a professional standard in no time.

We'll begin with a deep dive into how coffee is cultivated, processed, roasted, and brewed. We'll also cover common equipment, outlining everything you'll need to know to start your journey off on the right foot. This segment will concentrate on dialling in and how to troubleshoot commonly encountered espresso brewing issues.

After nailing the basics we'll move on to the fun stuff. In this hands on tutorial you will learn you how to master the perfect espresso. We'll walk you through grinding, distribution and tamping to extract the perfect espresso. Our team will work with you, training your sight, nose, and taste to detect errors in the extraction. Following this espresso wizardry, you will learn how to steam milk to produce a range of popular speciality coffee beverages. We will cover some basic latte art patterns and have you pouring like a pro by the end of the session.

Our courses are conducted in small groups. The intimate nature of tutorials allows time for conversation, questions and of course plenty of practice.. You'll also receive a complimentary 250g bag of Stewart's coffee Sunset Espresso bend! 

Our programme of courses and workshops run over a four-week cycle, with limited spaces per session book now to avoid disappointment.

No prior knowledge or experience is required for this course.

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