The Kaldi Coffee Academy – Barista Training

The Ultimate Barista Mastery Course makes it easy to craft café‑quality coffee at home—without splashing out on skills you’ll never use. Practical, hands‑on, and comprehensive, this program is designed to give you confidence and mastery across the full coffee journey.

Here’s what you’ll experience in the Coffee Mastery Course:

• Coffee Mastery Secrets – Learn the essential foundations every barista needs to consistently prepare outstanding coffee, setting you up for success from the very first pour.
• Coffee Origins & History – Explore coffee’s rich story from its beginnings to modern culture, deepening your appreciation for every brew.
• Roasting Fundamentals – Understand how storage, moisture content, and roast profiles influence flavour, and gain the know‑how to identify and replicate the perfect roast.
• Processing Stage 1 (Natural, Washed, Honey) – Discover the key processing methods that shape taste, aroma, and body, and how they impact the final cup.
• Processing Stage 2 (Drying, Milling, Grading) – Step behind the scenes to learn the technical processes that ensure quality and consistency before beans reach the roaster.
• Pro Roasting & Storage – Master advanced practices including exportation, temperature control, logistics, and transportation, so you understand how professionals maintain quality across the supply chain.
• Cupping & QAQC – Train your palate with industry‑standard cupping procedures, flavour wheels, and tasting notes, sharpening your ability to evaluate and describe coffee like a pro.
• Barista Basics – Build confidence in preparation techniques and proper bean storage, ensuring freshness and flavour in every shot.
• Grinding Mastery – Learn how to use grinder machines, dose coffee accurately, and tamp with precision, unlocking the secret to consistent extraction.
• Espresso Excellence – Gain hands‑on mastery of espresso equipment, shot extraction, and milk steaming and stretching, so you can create café‑quality drinks at home.