New Zealand School of Coffee
16 Elms Street, Stoke,
Stoke
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At the New Zealand School of coffee we offer a wide range of courses. From home barista basics to the experienced café barista there is something for everyone. If you want to expand your coffee knowledge look no further. These courses are hands on so be prepared to taste some great coffee get covered in it too.
Barista Basics $120 per student 2 - 2½ hour class (min 2, max 4 per class)
An introduction to espresso coffee, this course is designed and developed to cover the very basics. Anyone making espresso coffee should know the basics of green beans roasting, blending and the equipment needed to make a great espresso coffee.
Who should do this course?
• For those new to making espresso coffee.
• Those wanting to wow friends and family with their skills in the kitchen at home.
Course covers:
• Espresso machine & grinder overview
• Extraction
• Milk techniques
• Basic coffee menu
• Cleaning & maintenance
Barista Tune Up $180 per student 2 hour class (max 2 per class)
Fine tuning the basics of espresso. For those that have completed barista basics and want to improve on their skills and for those that have been working as a barista for 1-2 years and need a tune up of their skills.
Course covers:
• Extraction in depth
• Grinder types and fine tuning adjustment
• Milk science
• Café service & systems
Advanced One on One $240 2 ½ hour session
One on One training tailored to your needs, wether you prefer to learn the basics without others or you want your skills fine-tuned, this is the one for you totally personalized for you…
Exploring extraction $180 per student 2 ½ hour class (2 students per class)
Finding the sweet spot. This class covers grind/particle size, extraction volumes and dosing weights and the impact of temperature control on extraction. This is for the true coffee geek professional.
+ much more... Latte Art, cupping, soft brewing & workshops