Barista Training - Intensive Introduction

220 North Walnut Street,Grand Island NE 68801

30 August, 2021

Description

Coffee Tech Central will be hosting a rare opportunity to spend a full day with two of the most seasoned coffee professionals in the region! Coffee Tech Central & Zabuni Specialty Coffee will be hosting a rare opportunity to spend a full day with two of the most seasoned coffee professionals in the region to help guide your barista skill-building journey! We will start with espresso & milk fundamentals and end with a deeper dive into some of the more complex aspects of running an espresso bar. Perhaps we'll do some latte art while we're at it. Instructor Tamara Vigil: Tamara has been training baristas for well over a decade. She has competed in multiple barista competitions, placing at the national level, while further gaining behind the bar experiences at multiple locations throughout Nebraska, in addition to higher-paced cafe environments in New York City. Instructor Jon Ferguson: Jon began his coffee career as a barista at Zoka Coffee Roasting Company in Seattle. He returned to Nebraska and founded Cultiva Coffee Roasting Company where he lead a team of baristas for five years that were dedicated to elevating the craft and service of coffee. He has competed and judged in multiple barista competitions and certified training programs. WHAT TO EXPECT: 800-815 Welcome/Intro 815-830 Definition of Espresso / World of Coffee 8:30-9:00 Espresso Equipment & Tools 9:00-10:00 Espresso Preparation 10:00-11:00 Espresso Hands-On 11:00-12:00 Espresso Challenge 12:00-1:00 LUNCH BREAK 1:00-2:00 Milk Fundamentals 2:00-3:00 Milk Steaming Hands-on 3:00-4:00 Milk and Espresso 4:00-5:00 Drink Preparations & Basic Latte Art