Barista Training Workshop at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Kailua-Kona, HI

This professional barista training workshop led by Andrew Hetzel of Cafemakers will provide instruction in a variety of areas designed to improve espresso and other specialty coffee beverage preparation skills.

Novice and practicing baristas alike will learn the fundamentals of successful espresso preparation and practice preparing traditional espresso-based beverages, such as the cappuccino, caffé latte and caffé machiato under the guidance of experienced station instructors with state-of-the art equipment. Tasting exercises will equip participants with the ability to articulate coffee taste profiles and identify potential faults.

Topics Will Include

* Barista basics and orientation
* Espresso 101
* Tasting exercises and coffee "cupping"
* Equipment orientation
* Step-by-step espresso extraction
* Milk frothing, steaming
* Advanced milk texturing
* Equipment care

From beginners learning basics to experienced baristas looking to polish skills, there will be something of value here for anyone serious about coffee.

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