Train hands-on to be a professional or home coffee barista!
More than just issuing you a certificate of achievement, our quality hands-on coffee training will share with you how to make an outstanding cup so that your customers or guests will return for more!
Since the launch in Nov 2004 of our Intensive Hands-On Barista Workshop, we have trained many hundreds if not thousands of participants.
The company has been featured by major media namely HER World, Berita Harian, The New Paper, The Sunday Times, MediaCorp Channel U, ZaoBao, IS Magazine, The Singapore Women's Weekly, Asiaone.com, Business Times, The Straits Times, WoBao and Eight Days.
Who Should Attend?
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Planning to start your own cafe in the future and serve quality espresso beverages with latte art.
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Existing cafe owners who did not manage to learn proper barista skills and best practices.
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Currently working as a Barista but keen to master the correct techniques to make that great espresso beverages.
- Coffee lovers who plan to own or already have espresso machines at home wishing to acquire the proper coffee making skills for that tasty espresso, cappuccino or caffe latte.
Upon completion, you may wish to continue the optional Advanced Barista Workshop if you wish to be assessed and graded on making espressos beverages on your own. The benchmark is set high to meet our quality standards. You will be also be taught on advanced grinder techniques.
Pre-requisites
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No previous coffee making experience required.
- Have an open mind and strong desire to master new coffee making techniques.
Why Choose to Learn from Highlander Coffee Academy?
- We are the pioneer in Singapore and the region to offer hands-on barista training opened to the public. Since Nov 2004, our PASSION to raise professional coffee making standards have seen us trained many hundreds! Read about our achievements...
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We walk the talk by making and serving coffee day-in-and-day-out at Highlander Coffee Bar; the most highly rated gourmet coffee place in Singapore! Read what others say...
- We understand coffee and customer. Our daily activities revolve around roasting and blending coffees, installing and troubleshooting coffee machines and most importantly serving customers!
- Fully equipped training facility with sophisticated professional machines and accessories to deliver first class learning.
- Small student to instructor class ratio ensures optimal learning!
- Highly effective hands-on training with close instructor supervision.
Overall Objectives of Workshop for the Participants
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Master the best practices and effective techniques required of a professional barista to consistently produce great tasting espresso beverages.
- Learn the tip and tricks of pouring latte art.
Topics Outline
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Topic Name
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Objectives
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Principles of Espresso Making
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To achieve a sound understanding of the what makes a good espresso and the various cafe espresso beverages.
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Exploring The Different Espresso Beverages
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To get updated on the latest and different definition of the drinks served commercially.
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Essence of Stretching and Texturing Milk
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To gain a detailed knowledge of how to correctly stretch and texture milk for wonderful milk based espresso beverages.
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Overview of the Espresso Machine and Grinder
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To understand the workings and safety precautions of the various espresso machines components and functions.
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Preparing The Coffee Work Station
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To appreciate the importance of preparatory work and the essential barista tools needed to achieve good coffee making.
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Demonstration On Making the Various Espresso Beverages and Latte Art
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To learn the proper sequence and different techniques used to make core commercial espresso drinks with milk art.
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Barista Trainees Hands-On Session
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To augment theory learned earlier by going hands-on to efficiently make core espresso beverages.
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Demonstration of Espresso Machine and Grinder Maintenance
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To fully appreciate the importance of regular espresso machine maintenance and how to do it.
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Course Summary and Q & A
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To answer any doubts during the class.
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Total Time
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3 to 3.5 Hours
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What will be provided?
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A comprehensive training manual for each participant.
- A certificate of participation will be issued upon completion.
Course Fee
NETT SGD 198 per participant
