The Barista Skills Professional course is designed to test advanced skills and detailed knowledge of the science behind processes used by a professional barista(for example, a barista with 12 months or more of work experience). Successful candidates will have explored and demonstrated the advanced skills typically expected of a head barista. In particular, participants will learn a sophisticated tasting methodology and descriptive explanation of coffee flavors; gain a detailed understanding of drink ingredients and the techniques available to maximize the quality of the drinks made, understand how to manage the skills of others to produce quality drinks, demonstrate an understanding of how to develop brew recipes and a systematic method of structuring beverage menus, and finally be able to consistently apply the highest standard of latte art and milk steaming techniques.

What you will learn:

COFFEE BEANS

Density, Variety and Cultivar
Processing Methods
Decaffeination
Packaging, Storage and Freshness

WORK SPACE MANAGEMENT AND WORKFLOW

Drinks Production

ESPRESSO PROCESS

Consistency of Dosing, Tamping and Waste
Grind Particle Distribution
Tamper and Distribution Tools

EXTRACTION AND BREWING

Espresso Machine
Impact of Temperature and Pressure on Brewing
Boiler Systems and Pressure Systems
Designing Brew Recipes
Espresso Blends Construction
Extraction Measurement Tools and Techniques

SENSORY

Organic Acids
Sensory Evaluation
Optimum Balance of Multiple Coffees
Awareness of Milk’s Effect on Coffee Flavor

MILK

Milk Composition and Processing
Foam Creation, Quality and Stability
Milk Quality and its Ability to Foam
Factors Affecting Milk Quality
Proteolysis and Lipolysis
Coffee Acidity’s Effect on Milk
Heat’s Effect on Milk
SCA Foam Standards
SCA Latte Art Standards - Free Pour

WATER QUALITY

Measuring TDS / Alkalinity / Total Hardness / pH
Water Filtration - Testing and Filtration Systems

SIMPLE FINANCIAL CONCEPTS

Cost and Goods

Delivery Method: In Person
Class hours: 21 hours (3 days Class)
Required Prerequisite: Barista Skills Intermediate

Price includes SCA exam and certificate