Barista Academy
RAISING THE BARISTA
For more than 10 years, we have trained over 3000 pro baristas who now pour coffee across South Africa and beyond. Our fully equipped Barista academy offers a range of courses throughout the month.
Cupping Sessions
Our Head Roaster, Mike MacDonald, creates an exceptional experience for each Cupping Session. From the coffees tasted to the session’s focus each Cupping is a unique experience.
- Taste coffee like the professionals
- Explore and understand different origins and characteristics of coffee
Maximum 12 people per course
R50 / 1 hour
Cape Town and Johannesburg
Coffee Knowledge Sessions – Sunday Brews
For both the coffee geeks and those who want to grow their coffee knowledge and appreciation. Head Roaster, Mike MacDonald, hosts Sunday Brews and shares his passion and coffee knowledge.
- Different focus each month
- Taste various coffees
- Learn about different coffee varieties and coffee processing
- Gain an appreciation for fine and speciality coffees
Maximum 12 people per course
R120 / 1 hour
Cape Town
Home Barista Courses
Brewing basics and coffee theory with our Head of Academy and Lead Barista, Winston Thomas. A practical course full of hands-on experience and demonstrations for home baristas and coffee enthusiast.
- Coffee theory
- A roasting demonstration
- Brewing demonstration of the alternative brew methods
- Espresso tasting
Maximum 12 people per course
R600 / 3 hours
Cape Town and Johannesburg
Professional Barista Course
Improve your coffee brewing skills and knowledge by joining our wholesale customer training with Head of Academy and Lead Barista, Winston Thomas. Pour and brew coffee at a professional level with our 3 day in-depth coffee theory and a hands-on brewing experience.
- Coffee Theory
- Hands-on coffee brewing
- Perfect espresso pour, micro-textured milk and latte art
- Tools to diagnose and solve their own problems
Maximum 8 students
R3500 / 3 days
9:00 to 3:30 from Tuesday to Thursday
Condensed Pro Course
Shaped to suit each student’s needs, our Head of Academy and Lead Barista, Winston Thomas, spends time focusing on a personalised, student specific class dynamic.
- Personalised course content
- Practical skill improvement
- Each student works on their own espresso machine
Maximum 2 students per class
R3000 / 1 Day
Classes are available Tuesday to Saturday (depending on availability)
Cape Town and Johannesburg