Coffee Academy > Introduction
At the Belaroma Coffee Academy, we teach the latest barista techniques from our Barista Foundations Course all the way through to our advanced course. We know it is important that the student is taught the right way from the beginning. Small class sizes (maximum 8), no sharing of equipment and unlimited coffee and milk usage during class guarantee all students take the most out of the courses. Our training facility is equipped with some of the best machinery in the market and our trainers are highly qualified industry professionals. We ensure our students learn the vital principles of how to get the best flavour from the beans and the many variables involved, mastering each one as we go through the course levels. Each course flows on from the next and prepares students for a busy café environment rather than just making coffee. Our outstanding trainers have all worked in the industry and of course behind a machine as barista's, they are incredibly knowledgeable and very passionate about sharing this with their students. The trainers pride themselves on being able to deliver content in a fun, easy to understand and interactive manner. Come and train with Belaroma Coffee Academy, you will not be disappointed.
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Barista Foundations
This class will introduce you to the key variables in producing great espresso coffee. We will employ an objective system for you to be able to measure and control these key variables. The class will be balanced with practice so you can prepare coffee at home or in your cafe. -
Systems and Workflow
This class is designed to improve the technique and skills you have already been introduced to in the Barista Basics course. You will gain a greater understanding of the workflow and system requirements in place in your café to improve speed and efficiency without compromising the quality of the coffee and customer service. You will also gain a better understanding of your equipment and how it functions and affects the coffee quality. We will also introduce you to latte art techniques. The class is balanced between theory and practical. -
Espresso Masterclass
This class is for the dedicated barista who wants to increase their knowledge of coffee from 'seed to cup'. The class covers coffee origins and the different processing methods and explains the resultant impacts on flavour. We will introduce you to roasting and explain what happens to the coffee during this process. There will be tasting involved as we will be educating you on how to taste coffee and understanding its many flavour profiles. Once you understand the flavour profiles, we will work on your techniques so you can achieve this balance in your café. And you will also been shown how to assess and improve the espresso you serve. -
Coffee Appreciation
This class is designed to introduce the student to the finer qualities of specialty single origin coffees. In the class we talk about different varietals of coffee and how environmental conditions affect flavour. We then define specialty and micro-lot coffee and how they have evolved over the years to what they are today. We learn how a coffee farmer / roaster objectively assesses the quality of their coffee by practicing a cupping session and, lastly, discuss and demonstrate how to best extract the finer qualities out of the coffee with alternate brewing methods. -
Latte Art
Fun and practical class. We will introduce you to the techniques needed to pour amazing latte art on your coffees. Usually you must have previously attended the Barista Foundations course so that you can already achieve silky bubble free milk as this is essential in pouring latte art. We will show you how to pour into the cup and create patterns. This can take years to master though some are naturally gifted and can pick it up straight away. You may not leave being able to pour incredible patterns but you will leave understanding how you can achieve patterns and then it's up to you to go and practice! Places are limited. -
Corporate Groups
Belaroma Barista Academy can host your next team building event. Employees will be able to have a fun, interactive day whilst getting the chance to experiment with coffee and equipment. We can tailor an exciting, hands-on, informative coffee course to suit your workplace needs. Catering is also available.