Basic Barista Course - Start Your Coffee Journey

Begin Your Coffee Journey

Discover the art and science of coffee in our comprehensive 6-hour basic barista course. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast wanting to deepen your appreciation or exploring coffee as a potential career path, this hands-on day teaches you all the fundamental principles you need to understand, create, and work with great coffee.

What You'll Learn

• Espresso Fundamentals: Understanding extraction, how to dial in a grinder, and what makes a perfect espresso shot
• Milk Steaming Basics: Creating smooth microfoam and your first latte art attempts - essential for any coffee role
• Coffee Knowledge: Bean origins, processing methods, roast profiles, and how to taste coffee like a professional
• Brewing Principles: The science behind great coffee and how variables affect flavor
• Bar Workflow Basics: Efficient techniques and practical skills for working in a coffee environment
• Equipment Knowledge: How espresso machines and grinders work, plus basic maintenance and care
• Hands-On Practice: Plenty of time to experiment, ask questions, and build your confidence and competence

Course Details

Duration: Full day - 6 hours of hands-on learning and practice
Class Size: Maximum 4 participants for personalized guidance
Level: Complete beginners welcome - no experience needed
Location: Goa Specialty Coffee
Certificate: Receive a certificate of completion to showcase your training
Schedule: Includes lunch break with guided coffee tasting

What's Included

All equipment, premium specialty coffee beans, milk, comprehensive course materials, lunch, and a certificate of completion. You'll work with professional espresso machines and grinders, gaining practical experience with the tools used in cafés and coffee shops.

Perfect For

Coffee lovers who want to deepen their appreciation and skills, aspiring baristas exploring coffee as a career and wanting to learn the fundamentals, home brewers curious about espresso and specialty coffee techniques, anyone considering working in a café and wanting to build foundational skills, or simply those who love coffee and want hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Your Coffee Education Starts Here

At £250, this full-day course gives you a solid foundation in coffee fundamentals with expert guidance, hands-on practice, and practical skills. You'll leave with knowledge, confidence, and abilities you can apply whether you're making coffee at home or considering working in the industry.