Barista Training Courses

Unlock your potential with our hands-on barista training, designed for coffee enthusiasts, aspiring baristas, and those looking to start or elevate a coffee business. Whether you’re a beginner or ready to go pro, our three-stage programme offers the knowledge and practical skills you need—delivered right from our own roastery and café environment.

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Stage One – Foundation

Price: £300

Duration: 4 hours

Ideal for: Beginners and aspiring baristas

Topics Covered:

• The History of Coffee

• Arabica vs. Robusta

• Coffee Farming & Origins

• Introduction to Brew Methods/Or 3 hours coffee training 

What You’ll Learn:

This introductory course covers the essential foundations of coffee. You’ll gain an understanding of bean varieties, espresso basics, and taste three manual brew methods: V60, AeroPress, and Batch Filter. We’ll guide you through recipe development using a refractometer to help dial in the perfect brew—using coffee roasted in our very own roastery.

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Stage Two – Intermediate

Price: £550

Duration: 6 hours

Ideal for: Home brewers or those preparing to launch a coffee business

Topics Covered:

• Working with Commercial Espresso Machines

• Dialing in the Grind

• Espresso Tasting & Extraction Timing

• Milk Texturing Techniques

• Coffee Menu Basics

What You’ll Learn:

Step into the shoes of a professional barista. You’ll start the day by prepping the machine, learning how to dial in your grind and extract the perfect espresso. You’ll taste and evaluate espresso at different stages, then move on to milk texturing—understanding the science behind silky microfoam and ideal milk-to-coffee ratios. The day wraps with equipment cleaning and maintenance, followed by a Q&A session.

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Stage Three – Professional

Price: £850

Duration: 8 hours

Ideal for: Aspiring professionals or baristas aiming to refine their skills

Topics Covered:

• Customer Service & Workflow

• Multitasking in a Live Café

• Grinder Maintenance

• Latte Art

• SCA Standards for Coffee Preparation

What You’ll Learn:

This advanced course simulates a real day in the life of a working barista. You’ll cover in-depth theory, improve speed and accuracy, and spend time working front-of-house alongside one of our professional baristas at The Espresso Lounge. You’ll also learn to maintain grinders and espresso machines and end the day with a practical assessment covering drink preparation and sensory tasting—aligned with SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) standards.

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Group Discounts Available

Discounts apply to groups of three or more trainees.

All prices are per person and include of VAT.