“`After completing this course, you will have all the skills that I find essential to working as a barista. We go over each step in the process, from the roasted beans to the coffee you would serve to the customers, as well as developing a workflow that keeps your work area clean and the principles of being effective without losing out on quality!

You will learn:

– The basics of extracting the espresso shot, as well as touching on the basics of the impact of water to coffee ratios and Grind settings

–  How to achieve a consistent water flow with the correct tampering technique and settings

–  Milk frothing for all the typical espresso drinks, with focus on achieving the correct texture and temperature as that is what will impact the flavor

–  The Typical Coffee shop Menu – all the recipes as well as some tricks to make your beverages more appealing

–  Fundamentals of Latte Art – you will learn the technique to make the basic shape of an heart and if you manage it quickly I will go over some of the other shapes as well

– Effective workflow

– Cleaning

-How to treat and handle customers with respect

and some simple tips and tricks that I have gained during the years to increase the quality of your espresso shot