Description
This course for beginners will cover everything you need to know about espresso and espresso-based drinks.
You will learn how to produce perfect espressos, calibrate the grinder, milk steaming techniques and latte art patterns. We will also cover health and safety, customer service, and essential equipment maintenance. At the end of this course, you will be able to produce all the main drinks (cappuccino, latte, flat white, americano, white coffee, mocha, cortado, hot chocolate) and how to pour latte art, and you will have the knowledge and skills to work in any coffee shop.
Topics covered
- coffee theory
- health and safety
- equipment and accessories
- espresso techniques
- espresso troubleshooting
- milk steaming techniques
- main drinks
- latte art
- customer service
- equipment maintenance
The students can choose between a certificate of completion issued by Coffee Laboratory or a certificate issued by the Speciality Coffee Association.
The Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) is the largest coffee association in the world. In Ireland, SCA has over 100 members, including most coffee roasters, cafes and coffee chains like Bailies, Bewleys, Java Republic, Insomnia and many others. The SCA certification is recognised in the USA, Canada, EU, Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, Russia and many others.
