Whether you're new to making coffee or a veteran home barista, this course aims to up your knowledge level, perfect your technique and eek out every ounce of flavour from your beans.
This is a 1-2-1 Beginner Barista training session, delivered by a highly-qualified member of the Machina team, here at our Roastery in Edinburgh.
We're of the opinion that you should not only know how to prepare great espresso, but why we do it the way that we do it. Each step of the espresso preparation process is demonstrated and explained clearly to ensure you leave with the fullest understanding.
Whether you're new to making coffee or a veteran home barista, this course aims to up your knowledge level, perfect your technique and seek out every ounce of flavor from your beans.
As part of this course, you will learn:
Equipment - Fundamentals and safe operation
Key Elements of coffee - grind, dose, yield, and how they impact the taste
Tasting the difference between good and bad coffee
Manipulating basic variables to make better coffee
Texturing milk properly
Keeping your equipment clean & working well
Machina was founded when, Managing Director, Steve Glencross, decided to move on from the music industry and follow a new path...
Coffee fitted the bill perfectly. Less travel, but still brings people together through a collective experience and still focuses on a creative passion that he could share with everyone.
The Roastery
We are proud to be one of Edinburgh's leading coffee roasteries and part of the rapidly growing independent Scottish coffee scene.
We take a grounded approach to coffee, with an offering designed to be accessible to all who enjoy great quality coffee without the attitude of elitism.
The SCA Coffee Skills Program is a modular, skills-based training program designed to prepare learners to gain more success in their career while contributing to the progress and evolution of the specialty coffee industry.
You will use a barista machine, during your practical activity and learn how it works, how it is cleaned and maintained within Health and Safety guidelines. You will be able to make a range of hot and cold drink specifications and in additional you will perfect your milk trothing skills and latte a...
This is followed by a featured 2-course lunch and a raffle of all the dishes demonstrated. A selection of alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase throughout the event. Expect lots of fun, culinary chat, tips, great food and recipe ideas.
Beer and Food Matching Evening course is offered by Edinburgh New Town Cookery school. We are cooking up some new dates - check this space soon
Enjoy a bespoke, one-on-one session that helps you perfect your technique in any aspect of coffee making you choose. Designed for professionals or home coffee enthusiasts who have gone as far as they can using traditional resources, our private barista training is tailored to your individual requir...
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