All I Really Need To Know I Learned in "Barista school"

[Derryl Reid]

We have been a wholesale roaster for a little over two years now and are looking at opening a cafe in the near future. It is a family run business & we want to do it right from the start.

I would like this discussion to get peoples thoughts on their experience in Barista training. If I did it over ,would of paid more attention to.... or asked more about..... the great thing about my training was...

Thanks for your help!

[Derryl Reid]

Wonder how many barista's out there have formal training? Would like to hear a little of your experiences.

Thanks

[Marilyn]

well, I was trained by a trainer who does roasting and also latte art for a week before starting my shift and later when twice to SCAA for cupping training and also certified as a barista.
Lots of training and constantly upgrading.

Marilyn
www.tancoffee.com

Derryl Reid said:

Wonder how many barista's out there have formal training? Would like to hear a little of your experiences.

Thanks

[Brian Thayer]

I was trained by Mike Marquard, of Kaldi's Coffee Roasters (who recently won the MWRBC, congrats!). He focused primarily on the consistency of the shot. We weighed dosings until I could consistently dose to within .05 grams of the goal. We then studied the pour- when to know it's a good shot, when to stop, etc. Then came the inner workings of the machine, maintenance, etc. Cuppings are a monthly even, required every other month from the baristas. Now I'm running my own shop! Any further questions, holla.

[Derryl Reid]

Thanks Brian!!

Brian Thayer said:

I was trained by Mike Marquard, of Kaldi's Coffee Roasters (who recently won the MWRBC, congrats!). He focused primarily on the consistency of the shot. We weighed dosings until I could consistently dose to within .05 grams of the goal. We then studied the pour- when to know it's a good shot, when to stop, etc. Then came the inner workings of the machine, maintenance, etc. Cuppings are a monthly even, required every other month from the baristas. Now I'm running my own shop! Any further questions, holla.