Australian Barista Academy

Training Courses

Introductory Barista Training

  • None
  • 3.5 hours
  • $190.00

This course provides a solid foundation for those passionate about pursuing a career in the specialty coffee industry or for home baristas keen to achieve the best results in their home setting. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques required to produce all espresso based drinks to the highest standards and gain valuable information to fuel your coffee passion. Easy to follow step-by-step extraction, milk steaming and brewing techniques will help all skill levels achieve the best possible results at home. Suitable for beginners to active baristas interested in learning current and emerging industry trends.

News

Q Graders at ABA

Posted by Tom Beaumont on
Saturday, 12 November 2011 in
Coffee News

The Q grading course came to a close today with 15 out of 21 people becoming Australia’s newest Q graders! Although there are a disappointed few, there is still an opportunity for these folks to retake their section/s at another grading. More importantly everyone agreed it was a great week of learning and every participant can now speak a common language among the specialty coffee world.

The ABA Makeover is Complete

Posted by Ashley Brian on
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 in
Coffee News

After only three days, Fintan Magee has finished his mural on the Australian Barista Academy wall in Victoria. Although a few rain delays prevented the portafilter idea from eventuating the new artwork has still given the west side wall a whole new look. Check out how the some of the balloons are actually part of a coffee branch!

Rosslyn Gets a Makeover

Posted by Ashley Brian on
Sunday, 30 October 2011 in
Coffee News

The west side wall of the Australian Barista Academy in Victoria is now undergoing a full makeover, with artist Fintan Magee from Brisbane hard at work over the weekend. Cheers to our friends and clients Rtist Gallery for hooking this up.

The Eagle Has Landed

Posted by Andrew Easthope on
Friday, 21 October 2011 in
Coffee News

After (im)patiently refreshing the tracking page for the shipping container every 15 minutes while it was en route, the new Giesen 90kg roaster arrived just after 3.30pm yesterday at Five Senses Coffee in Cheltenham Victoria. There was lots of jumping around with excitement and many high fives were exchanged.