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Trail Blaze Coffee Academy

Barista Skills Intermediate

Go deeper into the techniques for creating high-quality espresso beverages in this comprehensive three-day, hands-on barista skills class. This course was designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring coffee shop owners and lead baristas who are looking to expand their barista skills. In this course, we will:

Practice fine-tuning grind and dose, exploring the range of flavors possible with different extractions and recipes
Dial in and explore the flavors of single-origin espressos, focusing on the impacts of green coffee processing and roasting
Use brewing analysis tools to evaluate finished espresso
Explore the espresso menu and practice making a range of popular beverages
Discuss dairy and plant based milk chemistry and refine milk steaming technique
Practice latte art fundamentals
Build bar speed and efficiency when preparing multiple drinks

This expanded Barista Intermediate course also includes hours of supplemental content for coffee shop owners and leaders, including:

Espresso drink cost of goods sold calculations, pricing, and cafe waste reduction strategies
Effective team building and leadership
Achieving excellence in hospitality and the guest experience
Creating and using coffee shop systems, standard operating procedures, and checklists
Espresso machine and grinder features, costs, and capacities
Coffee bar layouts and recommended equipment and accessories

This course builds on the skills and knowledge introduced in Barista Skills Foundation. Successful completion of that class or an approved equivalent is required prior to attending.

Please contact us to review eligibility and discuss upcoming class dates.

Class Dates

November 11-13 January 27-29