Essential Barista Training Course
Train Baristas Fast, Serve Guests Better, and Protect Your Margins
Finally, a training system that actually works.
Running a coffee shop means you need baristas who know what they’re doing — fast. The Essential Barista Training Course is a complete, on-demand course that turns a new hire into a fully functional barista in just 8 hours or less. They’ll learn how to operate and maintain equipment, dial in espresso, steam milk perfectly, and build drinks quickly and consistently.More importantly, they’ll learn that hospitality comes first — because what keeps guests coming back isn’t just a great drink. It’s how they feel when they’re in your shop.
Shop
Owners
Offer better training to your wholesale accounts — whether you currently provide training or not.
Roasting
Companies
Automate barista training, improve consistency, and protect your margins without hand-holding every new hire.
Clients who have used our program
The value you get
1. Coffee shop owners and managers who want to automate barista training, improve consistency, and protect their margins without hand-holding every new hire.
2. Coffee roasting companies that want to offer better training to their wholesale accounts — whether they currently provide training or not. (Note: if you need access for multiple shops/accounts, let’s chat! [Button: "Contact Us for Bulk Access
What it means to be a barista and the core expectations and standards.
01
Barista 101
How the tongue perceives flavor and the fundamental flavors every barista must know.
02
Tasting Coffee
An introduction to espresso equipment and what defines a great espresso.
03
Espresso 101
Mastering espresso ratio, dialing in grind and time, and practical exercises to build confidence.
04
Variables
The science of milk, key variables for perfect texture, and milk steaming techniques.
05
Milk Steaming 101
Espresso drink recipes, beverage builds, and workflow strategies for fast, quality service.
06
Production
Protect your equipment and preserve coffee quality with daily best practices.
07
Machine Cleaning
Confirm your baristas have mastered the skills they need to serve guests with excellence.
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