Barista Skills Intermediate builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista profession. Through this interactive course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety, origins and processing methods on flavor; the parameters of coffee quantity, grind texture, water quality and shot time and their interaction when dialing in a brew recipe; drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service and basic business practices.

What Will You Learn

COFFEE BEANS

Arabica Varieties
Impact of Origin and Processing Methods on Flavor
Impact of Roasting on Solubility and Density
Degassing of Roasted Coffee

WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT AND WORKFLOW

Coffee Equipment and Accessories Layout
Working in Pairs

ESPRESSO PROCESS

Impact of Grinder Models and Burrs Types
Dosing, Distribution and Tamping Techniques

EXTRACTION AND BREWING

Brew Ratio Calculation and Espresso Brew Formula
Strength and Extraction in Espresso Brewing
Use of a Refractometer
Brew Recipes Impact on Flavor and Body

SENSORY

Extraction Rates of Different Compounds and Flavors
Body and Texture of an Espresso Use of SCA Flavor Wheel

MILK

Composition and Deterioration of Milk
Foam Quality and Stability
Milk Substitutes
Steaming Technique and SCA Foam Standard
SCA Latte Art Standards

ESPRESSO BASED MENU

Espresso-Based Construction and Taste Differences
Preparing Multiple Beverages Correctly

CLEANING, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Stock Management
Health and Safety Awareness
Grinder and Machine Cleaning and Maintenance

WATER QUALITY

SCA Water Test and Guidelines

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CAFÉ MANAGEMENT

Customer Interactions and Cost and Goods

Delivery Method: In Person

Class hours: 14 hours (2 days Class)

Required Prerequisite: Barista Skills Foundation

Price includes SCA exam and certificate