Barista Training

As a specialty roaster, our world revolves around quality. Throughout the supply chain, we are constantly trying to improve the coffee we supply; from selecting the right origin partners to profiling the coffee on our roaster to rigorous quality control checks for every batch of coffee we roast.

Ultimately, however, the success of the brew is dependent on the skill of the barista. All the hard work at the origin and in the roastery can be ruined in a matter of seconds if it is brewed incorrectly through your machine.

We are committed to our wholesale partnerships and aim to create long-term relationships with our customers. We cannot stress the value of investing in your staff enough as, along with your choice of equipment, this will ultimately ensure the success of your coffee offering.

 There really is more to it than you might think!

• Barista Skills – We deliver the full Barista Skills curriculum on behalf of the SCA from Foundation up to the Professional level. This training is essential to anyone working in the industry as a Barista, teaching the most up-to-date standards and theory as developed by a panel of industry experts.
• Sensory Skills – We are one of a handful of venues in the UK qualified to run the SCA Sensory Skills course up until the Professional level. Our fully equipped Academy and certified trainer Hols will lead you through the aspects of sensory analysis in coffee, helping you to hone your palate and vocabulary. Perfect for any coffee professional or enthusiast to help identify and grade specialty coffee.
• Green Coffee – Our Introduction to Coffee course provides a great overview of the coffee supply chain from seed to cup covering origin/processing/history of coffee/brewing basics / roasting basics. This is the perfect course for beginners or those wanting to establish standard terminology and theory within their role in coffee.
• North Star Coffee Programme – Our North Star Coffee Courses have been created specifically by us to offer training and education in some of the most common problem areas, namely Barista and Brewing skills. Our home courses are aimed at those wanting to make the most of their coffee kit from home, detailing the brewing process and the factors needed to be taken into account when tackling new coffees. We also offer advanced and bespoke training for wholesale accounts.