Barista

WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT AND WORKFLOW

• • • • Grinder Component
      • Espresso Machine Components
      • Safe Use of Grinder and Machine
      • Clean and Organized Workspace

ESPRESSO PROCESS: GRIND, DOSE, TAMP

• Espresso Recipes
• Grinder Calibration and Dosing
• Distribution and Tamping Technique
  
  

EXTRACTION AND BREWING

• What is Espresso

• Barista Routine

SENSORY

• Extraction and Descriptors

MILK

• Freshness

• Milk Foaming Techniques

• Temperature of Steamed Milk

ESPRESSO BASED MENU

• Drink Components and Construction

CLEANING, HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Safe and Hygienic Work Practices

• Regular Cleaning of Equipment

WATER QUALITY

• Impact on Brew Quality and Machine Function

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CAFÉ MANAGEMENT

• The Customer Experience

WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT AND WORKFLOW

• • •  Efficient Coffee Equipment and Accessories Layout

    •  Working in Pairs

ESPRESSO PROCESS: GRIND, DOSE, TAMP

• • •  Impact of Grinder Models & Burrs Types on Retention & Flow Rate

    •  Consistent Dosing, Distribution and Tamping Techniques
      
      

ESPRESSO BASED MENU

• • • Espresso-Based Drinks Range

    • Construction and Taste Differences

    • Preparing Multiple Beverages to SCA Drinks Practical Exam Standards

EXTRACTION AND BREWING

• • • Calculation and Expression of Brew Ratio & Espresso Brew Formula (EBF)

    • Strength and Extraction in Espresso Brewing

    • Espresso Strength

    • Espresso Extraction 2

    • Use of A Refractometer

    • Brew Recipes Impact on Flavor and Body of The Same Coffee

Sensory

• • • Different Compounds and Flavors Extracts at 2 Different Rates

    • Relationship Between Taste & Flavor Development

    • SCA Flavor Wheel Terminology for Description of Aroma & Flavor Attributes Of Espresso

    • Body & Texture of An Espresso

MILK

• • • Basics of Milk

    • Milk Composition

    • Foam Quality and Stability

    • Milk Substitutes

    • Causes of Milk Deterioration

    • Milk Foaming Technique

    • SCA Foam Standard

    •  Desirable Milk Heating Temperature

    • Maximum Milk Heating

    • Temperature

    • Pitcher/Jug Sharing

    • SCA Latte Art Standards - Free Pour