Barista Foundation Courses are barista skill and knowledge core subjects. The main focus of these programs is to introduce students to the coffee industry and café practices by familiarizing them with different brewing methods, exposing them to service and industry standards, and training them to taste and create coffee-based beverages.
BARISTA 101:
Basic Barista Training
PHP 16,500 / 5 Days
Course Description
Intensive hands-on training on the art and science of coffee preparation. This program will develop the essential knowledge and skills required in the operation of machines, espresso extraction, and milk steaming. Includes survey lecture- demonstrations on the History of Coffee, Elements of Coffee Tasting, different coffee brewing methods, and machine parts and maintenance. Special emphasis will be on cleanliness and discipline in the work area.
Course Outline
Course Description
Intensive hands-on training on the art and science of coffee preparation. This program will develop the essential knowledge and skills required in the operation of machines, espresso extraction, and milk steaming. Includes survey lecture- demonstrations on the History of Coffee, Elements of Coffee Tasting, different coffee brewing methods, and machine parts and maintenance. Special emphasis will be on cleanliness and discipline in the work area.
Course Outline
- Basic Barista Knowledge on Seed to Cup Process
- Basic Brewing Concepts
- Basic Espresso Bar Drinks and Maintenance
- Espresso Recipe, Making, and Building
- Cappuccino Recipe, Making, and Building
- Espresso Bar Flow and Service
BARISTA 102:
Latte Art Mastery
PHP 18,000 / 5 Days
Course Description
Advanced course that will enhance the technical skills of the student in espresso extractions and milk steaming techniques with an emphasis on producing latte art.
Course Outline
Course Description
Advanced course that will enhance the technical skills of the student in espresso extractions and milk steaming techniques with an emphasis on producing latte art.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Coffee Art and Latte Arts Grading System
- Espresso Variants and Recipes
- Milk Texturing Technique for Making Latte Art
- Cup Handling and Free Pour Techniques
- Basic Free Pour Designs: Heart, Rosetta, and Tulip
BARISTA 103:
Brewing & Sensory
PHP 10,000 / 4 Days
Course Description
A four-day course that details the basics of coffee tasting and the fundamentals of manual brewing methods. The course surveys tasting and brewing theory and actual practical exercises. It's an ideal course for those who want to improve their coffee tasting skills and take the first step to brewing specialty standard coffee.
Course Outline
Course Description
A four-day course that details the basics of coffee tasting and the fundamentals of manual brewing methods. The course surveys tasting and brewing theory and actual practical exercises. It's an ideal course for those who want to improve their coffee tasting skills and take the first step to brewing specialty standard coffee.
Course Outline
- Coffee Sensory and Coffee Cupping Attributes
- Building Your Coffee Sensory Library
- Cold Brew: Recipes and How-To’s
- Fundamental Brewing Elements and Their Contribution to the Final Cup
- Function and Maintenance of Brewing Equipment: French Press, V60, Aeropress, and Syphon
