Barista courses
Barista Training Courses
Whether you're just starting out or ready to go pro, our hands-on training courses give you the skills, confidence, and experience to work like a true barista—right from our own roastery and café space.
☕ Stage One: Foundation
Price: £300 per person
Duration: 4 hours
Level: Beginner
- The history of coffee
- Arabica vs Robusta
- Coffee farming and processing
- Brew methods: V60, AeroPress & Batch Filter
What You'll Learn: Understand the basics of coffee, espresso expectations, and hands-on brewing. Learn to dial in your brew with a refractometer using our in-house roasted beans.
🔸 Stage Two: Intermediate
Price: £550 per person
Duration: 6 hours
Level: Intermediate / Startup Coffee Business
- Using a commercial espresso machine
- Dialing in espresso and grinder calibration
- Espresso tasting & extraction times
- Milk steaming, texture, and drink ratios
What You'll Learn: Get real barista experience—from machine setup to drink creation. You'll master milk texture, espresso extraction, and build confidence in replicating café-quality drinks. End the day with maintenance and a Q&A.
⭐ Stage Three: Professional
Price: £850 per person
Duration: 8 hours
Level: Advanced / Pre-professional
- Customer service & front-of-house workflow
- Live café bar experience at The Espresso Lounge
- Grinder maintenance & latte art
- Making drinks to SCA standards
What You'll Learn: Experience a full day as a pro barista. Work behind the bar during live service, create multiple drinks under pressure, and complete a final assessment in drink quality and coffee tasting.
Group Discounts
Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more trainees.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Need Help or Want to Book for a Group?
📩 Email us: sales@baristalife.co.uk
📞 Call us: 07972 800430
📍 Courses held at The Espresso Lounge / 65 High Street, Tring, HP23 4AB
