Basic Barista Course

Build strong coffee skills from the ground up with Café Services’ private Foundational Barista Course in Adelaide. This two-hour, hands-on training session is designed for beginners and aspiring baristas who want to confidently prepare espresso-based drinks in both home and café-style environments.

Led by an experienced barista trainer, this course covers the essential techniques required to make quality coffee — from understanding espresso extraction to milk steaming and basic latte art — all taught in a practical, easy-to-follow format.

What You’ll Learn

• An introduction to coffee, equipment, and essential barista tools.
• The fundamentals of espresso extraction and recipe building.
• How and when to dial in your grinder.
• Correct coffee distribution and tamping for even extractions.

By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident preparing a range of espresso-based drinks with consistency and control.

What’s Included

• 2-hour private foundational barista training session
• All coffee machines, grinders, milk, tools, and equipment provided
• Fully hands-on practice with personalised coaching
• Ideal for beginners, coffee enthusiasts, and entry-level hospitality staff

You don’t need to bring anything — we supply everything.

Course Outline

• Introduction to the world of coffee and café equipment
• Understanding espresso extraction basics
• Dialling the grinder for different coffees
• Distribution and tamping techniques for even extraction
• Milk steaming techniques for different drinks and milk types
• Pouring techniques and introduction to latte art
• Common café drink recipes
• Identifying common issues and adjusting recipes for better flavour
• Best practices for cleanliness, efficiency, and busy service periods

Location & Availability (Important)

This product is valid only for training held at our Unley Training Facility, Adelaide, during standard business hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

When purchasing this product, please add your preferred date and time in the Checkout Notes section.

Want Training at Your Location or Outside Business Hours?

If you’re looking for:

• Barista training at your home, office, or café
• Weekend or after-hours sessions

Instead of adding this product to your cart, use the booking button below to request a custom barista training session with flexible location and scheduling options.