Barista Training

Barista 1 and 2   |   Advanced   |   Domestic

Since 1968, Belaroma has been devoted to the complex art of bringing you not just coffee, but a coffee 'experience'. Much in the same way as a winemaker immerses themselves in every facet of their art, so too are we consumed by the process of turning the world's finest coffee beans into the world's finest cup of coffee.

The key has, is, and always will be freshness. At the Belaroma Coffee Academies - located at Manly Vale in Sydney and at Lambton in Newcastle the science and the passion behind the the art of making the perfect cup of coffee are brought to life.

The Coffee Academy featured on Channel 9's popular Getaway program in November 2007: Fact Sheet.

"Gives a real APPRECIATION for coffee"   "Great course, lots of fun, please try it!" "Fantastic" - some comments from participants on the Appreciation Course.

"An excellent introduction for the novice"   "Has given me the confidence to work as a barista" - some feedback on the Barista 1 course.

Barista 1 and 2 Courses - 3.5 Hours

This course has been designed for people who own, manage, or work in a cafe. Belaroma believes that extracting the perfect flavour from roasted beans is an art in itself, and this Barista training will give you the skills to master this art. The comprehensive curriculum starts with the humble green coffee bean, working through the complete process to arrive at the perfect cup of coffee, every time.

Barista 1 is for beginners with no experience.

Barista 2 is for those with 3-6 months experience.

Course Outline
• Origins of coffee
• Harvesting and shipping process
• Roasting and packing process
• The roasting process in operation
• Grinder components
• Basic grinder operation
• Grinder cleanliness
• Introduction to the espresso machine
• Espresso machine components
• Influences on the extraction process
• Espresso machine cleanliness
• Health and hygiene
• Introduction to milk texturing
• Milk pouring techniques
• Introduction to the espresso range

Advanced Barista Course - 3.5 Hours

If you have completed the Barista course, Belaroma would like to invite you to refine your coffee making skills even further. As well as enhancing the knowledge you acquired in the Barista course, you'll learn about chocolate and tea making, equipment troubleshooting, and cafe operations. Participants in this course will confidently master the art of coffee perfection and hot beverage service.

Course Outline
• Roasting and packing process refresher
• Advanced grinder troubleshooting
• Advanced espresso machine troubleshooting
• Adjusting espresso machine settings
• Health and hygiene
• Coffee tasting
• Chocolate tasting
• Tea tasting
• Advanced milk texturing
• Coffee art
• Cafe operations

PRICE $ 120.00 INCL GST

Domestic Barista - 2.5 Hours

If you are just discovering a passion for the dark mysteries of fresh coffee, this course is for you. We will start at the source: the green coffee bean, and then work through the intricacies of the process that produces the finest cup of coffee. This is a hands-on course that has been designed to equip you with the skills to make great coffee at home or at your work.

Course Outline
• Origins of coffee
• Harvesting and shipping process
• Roasting and packing process
• Roasting process in operation
• Introduction to the espresso machine
• Domestic espresso machine and its components
• Operating the domestic espresso machine
• Introduction to milk texturing
• Introduction to the espresso range

PRICE $ 80.00 INCL GST