Barista Foundations: The Basics For Great Espresso Coffee. Whether you are just starting out as a barista or wanting to perfect your latte art; We can teach you the skills you need to succeed. We have spent years perfecting our barista training courses to ensure that every crucial element is covered and you will leave with all of the information needed to be a successful barista. Prepare & Serve Espresso Course Content Barista course outline will teach the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and: Prepare and present each of the following espresso-based coffee beverages on three different occasions within commercial timeframes: Caffe latte, cappuccino, espresso (short black), flat white, long black, piccolo latte, mocha, ristretto, short and long macchiato Monitor quality indicators for extraction as listed in the knowledge evidence during preparation of the above espresso coffee beverages and make adjustments to restore extraction to required standard Present the above espresso coffee beverages and accompaniments demonstrating consistency and quality of: Appearance, aroma, body, crema on top of the espresso, flavour, strength, volume Program coffee machine volume: Use the correct equipment, ingredients and measures to prepare the above espresso coffee beverages Methods and techniques for preparing and serving espresso coffee beverages: Grinding coffee beans Measuring dose by sight, electronically, manually and mechanically Tamping Extracting espresso Texturing milk Sequencing orders for the preparation of coffee beverages Changes in colour of crema Changes in flow texture Water pressure during extraction Factors relevant to quality of espresso coffee: Ambient humidity Consistency of used coffee grounds Crema on top of the espresso Quality and rate of espresso flow Steam pressure during foaming and steaming of milk Taste Extraction rates for the different espresso coffee beverages specified in the performance evidence how and when adjustments are required to the following to ensure quality of espresso coffee: Dose, grind, tamping technique, water flow, water pressure Organisational procedures and industry standards for: Service-ware used for espresso coffee beverage presentation Accompaniments used to enhance beverages Presentation of beverages: Latte art Appropriate environmental conditions for storing coffee beans, ground coffee, milk and other ingredients to: Ensure food safety, optimise shelf life, essential features and functions of different espresso machines Grinders used to prepare espresso coffee beverages: Sizes and types of filter baskets and tampers Purging the steam wand Flushing the group head Cleaning and maintenance methods and procedures Symptoms of faults in espresso machines and grinders Safe operational practices and dangers of working with steam Basic maintenance and cleaning methods for espresso grinders, machines and equipment: Back flushing the machine Brushing out doser chamber Pouring hot water to clean drainage pipes Using correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for coffee making waste Washing drip trays Washing and drying: Bean hopper Group handle and filter basket Wiping down entire machine Wiping outside of steam wand and nozzle and purging inside with steam Content of safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning agents and chemicals, or workplace documents or diagrams that interpret the content of SDS Duration: 3.5 Hours
