1 Day Introduction to Coffee

The first practical thing to learn is 'how to pour a perfect espresso' this is the same question as 'how long is a piece of string?' It is an art form. Once this skill is mastered then milk dynamics is one of the big difference makers as you will notice burnt milk before most things in your coffee.

Most baristas are taught on the job, and if you are lucky enough to work under a great barista who has the time to take you under his wing then you can't get a better start. Of course, finding the job with the perfect trainer is a bit of a mission and it is of course easier to book a Barista course to give you the right start in your coffee learning journey. There is plenty of great information on the internet but if you are not sure what you need to be studying first and you would like some practical supervised learning then a physical course is the best way.

The 1-day course is ideal if you are not quite sure you want to take the plunge. It will give you an excellent overview of the essential skills a barista should have, and a lot of great starting points to build on. The 1-day course also makes a great present for the coffee fanatic. The 3-day course will take you much more in depth and gives you more chance to practice your skills with our experienced teachers. The 3-day course is recommended for those serious about a career in the coffee industry.

This is of course up to you, for many of our students they just want a job in a local coffee shop to earn them some money through college or travelling but some will choose to make this their career and for them the possibilities are endless. Here are the jobs that some of our students are now doing; Most are working in the top coffee shops and restaurants around Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Working as a crewmember/barista in the private yacht industry in Monaco - Working as a barista on one of the largest private yachts in the world (we can't tell you which one I'm afraid )

The price includes everything you need: course material, and a fully stocked coffee bar with all the equipment. The only thing you will need to bring to class is your favourite pen. Lunch is not included in the course. Both schools are in the town centre very close to lots of different eateries. Students can also bring in their own lunch and we do have facilities for storage and warming.

You can book and pay for your course online, there is plenty of information on this website and it's very secure. If you want to speak to someone call Fay or Xola at our head office +27 21 422 1574 and they can give you the lowdown. You can pay over the phone or we can send you a link for an EFT, Snapscan or your credit card. You only need to pay a deposit when you book to secure your place on a particular course then you can settle the remainder in the week before you start.