Barista Academy

There’s no time like the present to build your coffee skills. Hayley & Chris would love to host you and share their passion for coffee.  

RAISING THE BARISTA

Over more than 15 years, we have trained over 3,500 professional baristas who now pour coffee across South Africa and beyond. Our fully equipped Barista Academy offers a range of courses throughout the year.

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oUR cOURSES

Improve your barista skills and knowledge by joining our wholesale customer training. Pour and brew coffee at a professional level with our 3-day in-depth coffee theory and hands-on brewing experience.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Coffee theory and history
  • Equipment introduction — grinder, espresso machine, brewing equipment
  • Grinder calibration and maintenance
  • Hands-on espresso extraction
  • Understanding espresso — grinding, tamping, dosing, pouring, drinks
  • Perfect espresso pour and drink recipes
  • Milk Preparation — steaming, pouring and basic latte art
  • Tools to diagnose and solve their own problems

ALSO INCLUDED

  • The course includes a delicious meal on all 3 days of the course, a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival, a notebook and pen, take-home barista guide and 10% off all purchases* on the day of the course.

COURSE DETAILS

  • Maximum 6 students — R4,500 / 3 days

Refresh your barista skills. The course is shaped to suit each student’s needs, our barista trainer spends time focusing on a personalised, student specific class dynamic.

Course content

  • Personalised course content
  • Practical skill improvement
  • Each student works on their own espresso machine


ALSO INCLUDED

The course includes a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival, a notebook and pen, take-home barista guide and 10% off all purchases* on the day of the course.

Course details

Maximum 2 students per class — R3,000 / 1 day

* Classes are available Monday to Saturday (depending on availability)

Develop your espresso skills in our Home Barista course. A practical introductory course full of hands-on experience and demonstrations for home baristas. Improve both your coffee knowledge and espresso-based drink preparation skills. Learn how to get the best out of your home espresso machine.

Course content

  • Coffee history and theory
  • Equipment introduction — grinder, espresso machine, brewing equipment
  • Grinder calibration
  • Understanding espresso — grinding, tamping, dosing, pouring, drinks
  • Hands-on espresso extraction
  • Basic milk preparation — steaming and texturing

 Also included

The course includes a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival, take-home barista guide and 10% off all purchases* on the day of the course (minimum spend R350)

Course details

Maximum 6 people per course — R1,250 / 4 hours

Learn how to make good coffee at home without an espresso machine. This practical course is full of hands-on brewing experience and demonstrations for coffee enthusiasts. Brewing is the final step in your coffees journey. We teach hands-on step by step brewing for each of the 5 methods that will help you brew coffee to perfection at home.

Course content

  • Coffee theory and history
  • Equipment introduction
  • Alternative brewing — French Press, Aeropress, Hario V60 Pourover, Mokapot and Siphon
  • Brewing basics
  • Hands-on alternative brewing

 

Also includes

The course includes a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival and 10% off all purchases* on the day of the course (minimum purchase R350).

Course Details

Maximum 6 students 
R850 / 3 hours

Learn how to pour the perfect pattern to finish the ultimate espresso experience. A step by step guide, through the fundamentals of creating a solid base for any type of latte art pattern.

Course Content

  • The art of steaming/texturing milk for different drinks
  • Free pouring
  • Latte art basics — the heart, the rosetta and the tulip


Also Included

The course includes a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival, take-home barista guide and 10% off all purchases* on the day of the course.

Course Details

Maximum 6 people per course.
R850 / 3 hours

This is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. Our Head Roasters create an exceptional experience for each Cupping Session. From the coffees tasted to the session’s focus each Cupping is a unique experience.

What happens

  • Taste our current range of coffees
  • Learn to taste coffee like the professionals
  • Explore and understand different origins and characteristics of coffee


ALSO INCLUDED

Enjoy 10% off all purchases on the day of the course (minimum purchase R350).

Details

Maximum of 6 people.
R150 / 1 hour

We are currently running these once a month. Bookings are via Quicket.

 * The minimum spend is R350 in order to qualify for the discount.