Objectives:

• Completion of practical and theoretical exam.
• History of Coffee.
• History of Tea.
• History of Chocolate.
• Smoothies and Juices.
• All of the above in Level 1.
• Customer Service.

On this course the candidate will discover the wonderful world of coffee, from the Harvesting and growing techniques used to produce the beans as well as the roasting processed it must undertake and how this effects the complexity and flavours we attain from coffee beans.

As well as this the candidate will be given full training in creating the perfect espresso, as well as the drinks building techniques needed to create the full range of coffee drinks from flat white to cappuccino.

We also show the candidate the difference in grind size and extraction times for all of the modern day coffee brewing processes.

In addition to this the candidate will be instructed on how to brew tea correctly, as well as product knowledge on different tea varietals from around the world. Candidates are made aware of the harvesting techniques used and processes involved in producing the main types of tealeaves used in today’s society.

We also cover the processing of cocoa beans from harvesting to the varying chocolate products we are able to attain from them and the varying techniques used to produce hot chocolate drinks.

Part of this course also involves learning about fruit smoothie production, from hygienic preparation to the bulking/thickening processes involved in creating this type of drink.

We also touch on customer service and good working practices within a coffee house environment.

Lunch is provided with this course, please direct any dietary requirements to your point of contact at least a week before the course. This course is to be completed on-site at our barista school in Kendal.

Next available date: 7th May 2024