MASTER ESPRESSO: BARISTA COURSE
Discover the art and science of espresso with our Kaphiy Barista Course – an intensive, hands-on training for coffee professionals, aspiring baristas, and passionate coffee lovers.
This course goes beyond the basics, providing you with the technical skills and in-depth knowledge you need to consistently brew excellent espresso. From machine settings and grinding precision to flavor profiling and milk foam texturing, you'll gain the know-how to refine your craft and master the fundamentals of professional coffee preparation.
Whether you're new to the world of espresso or looking to improve your skills, this course will take your coffee brewing to the next level and give you the confidence to create high-quality coffee with precision and consistency.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN OUR COURSE
This course is aimed at baristas, coffee professionals and dedicated hobby baristas who want to perfect their espresso extraction skills.
During the course you will:
- Gain practical experience with professional espresso machines and grinders.
- Understand the science behind extraction, grind size, and coffee ratios.
- Develop precision skills in tamping, brewing and milk frothing.
- Refine your sensory skills to confidently evaluate coffee aromas.
- Learn troubleshooting techniques to resolve common extraction problems.
- Master the basics of latte art to improve your presentation.
- Build a solid foundation in espresso preparation to advance your career.
By the end of the course, you will be able to brew consistently, evaluate coffee quality professionally , and develop a deeper understanding of the craft of espresso.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This comprehensive barista course offers a balanced mix of theory, practical application and industry knowledge.
- Location: Café Plaza - Kirchbühl 5, 6330 Cham
- Schedule: Every 2 Sundays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Start Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Upcoming workshop dates: May 4, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 15, Jun 29, Jul 13
- Language: German
- Materials: All necessary equipment and course materials are included.
For further information or special requests, please contact us at info@kaphiy.ch .
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What you get with the Coffee Sensory and Flavor Profiling Course
Enroll to expand your basic coffee knowledge and advance to an intermediate level in sensory analysis.
Using the SCA standards and practical exercises, you will learn how to taste, describe and evaluate coffee professionally.
You will become part of a community of passionate coffee lovers sharing knowledge and refining techniques in a supportive environment.
Course Overview: What You Will Learn
1. Sensory Vocabulary & Cupping Protocols
- Follow standardized SCA cupping methods.
- Develop a precise taste vocabulary.
- Recognize subtle differences in aroma and taste.
2. Taste & aroma recognition
- Recognize the primary tastes (sour, salty, bitter, sweet).
- Identify a wide range of coffee aromas.
- Improve the calibration of your palate for precise and reproducible results.
3. Coffee evaluation & error detection
- Apply the SCA assessment guidelines.
- Identify common defects and their impact on taste.
- Gain confidence in consistent quality assessment.
4. Advanced sensory testing methods
- Use triangulation, pairwise comparisons and in/out tests.
- Improve your descriptive accuracy and recognize subtle nuances.
5. Calibration & Consistency
- Regular blind cuppings to ensure consistent assessment.
- Strengthen your reliability as a taster.
6. Research into Specialty Coffee & Origin
- Understand what makes specialty coffee and how terroir influences the taste.
- Learn how different processing methods (washed, natural, honey) influence the aroma.
7. Olfactory training & variety of aromas
- Identify aromatic families in coffee.
- Combine scent, taste and texture for deeper insights.
8. Assessment of Body & Balance
- Analyze mouthfeel, body and balance.
- Understand how tactile properties influence overall perception.
9. Comparative tasting of different coffees
- Apply all the skills you have learned to different coffee origins.
- Strengthen your sensory detection and evaluation skills.
Why choose this course?
Refine your palate, speak the language of coffee fluently and evaluate coffees with confidence.
This course will give you the essential skills to build your credibility, improve your career prospects and enjoy every sip of coffee even more.
What you will win
- Refined sensory skills: Describe flavors clearly and precisely.
- In-depth knowledge: Understand how origin and processing influence taste.
- Professional techniques: Master cupping and advanced testing methods.
- Consistency & Confidence: Achieve reliable results in line with industry standards.
Take your coffee experience to a new level!
Sign up now to transform your coffee tasting skills, impress your colleagues and deepen your appreciation for every cup.