Formation Barista ESPRESSO DEBUTANT -FR-BXL

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BEGINNER'S ESPRESSO & GRINDER ADJUSTMENT WORKSHOP

Learn to brew espresso like a barista
Understand the theory behind extraction
Master settings for improved flavor
Evaluate coffee like a professional
Benefit from the experience of a certified professional

This foundational Espresso module introduces the practical basics of the barista profession.

Participants will discover techniques for better taste and an optimal workspace.

The training alternates between theory and hands-on practice, covering hygiene, machine cleaning, and the theories of extraction and grinder adjustments. This course unveils the secrets of preparing an espresso that highlights the quality of the beans used. Making excellent coffee will no longer be a mystery.

Adjust, Taste, and Repeat!

Note: This module does not cover milk preparation or Latte Art but is a prerequisite for those topics.

WHO IS IT FOR

This workshop is open to anyone eager to learn how to craft great coffee by mastering the foundational skills of being a barista, including hygiene, extraction theory, and grinder adjustments. Chefs, Baristas, Managers, horeca project creators, and coffee enthusiasts are welcome.

Recommended prerequisite: Coffee Discovery Masterclass, Sensory & Tasting Workshop.

OBJECTIVES

Understand coffee machines and the science of extraction

Adjust your grinder

Brew a better cup of coffee

PROGRAM OUTLINE

1/ TERMINOLOGY

2/ COFFEE MACHINES

3/ TIPS FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

4/ THE EXTRACTING THEORY

5/ STEPS TO MAKE AN ESPRESSO

6/ TASTING

HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR BEVERAGE

7/ HANDS-ON PRACTICE!!

PRACTICAL WORK FOR EACH STUDENT

DECONSTRUCTING ESPRESSO: TASTE ACIDITY, BODY, AND BITTERNESS SEPARATELY

MACHINE CLEANING

METHODOLOGY

Methodology accredited and revised by a professional organization.

Theory 1h - Practice 4h = 5h total

Hands-on work with state-of-the-art machines for practice: Dalla Corte Studio coffee machine, Mahlkönig E65S grinder, and Puq Press, all in partnership with a coffee solutions provider.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please have breakfast before the workshop and bring your lunch if desired.

IMPORTANT: Avoid wearing strong perfumes or deodorants to ensure everyone can fully enjoy the course!

Don't forget your water bottle. Masks and hand sanitizer are required during COVID times.

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The founder, Thomas Wyngaard, is an independent consultant, educator, and broadcaster. After training in France, Poland, and Estonia, he honed his skills at leading establishments in Belgium before spending nearly two years in New York as a consultant and trainer. Back in Europe, he aims to make the world a better place “one bean at a time.”