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Professional Barista Development

There are seven programs or modules we offer in our Professional Barista Development Series. These can be taken either as independent offerings or as a series. Please contact our Director of Coffee, Dave Forman, to schedule any of these modules for your barista crew. (dave@onelinecoffee.com or call 614-289-2939 Ext. 1003

  • Module 1:  Coffee Knowledge (From Seed to Cup) (3-8 participants)
    • 4 Hour Class Regularly Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

Explore the story of coffee from it’s socio-economic history to the vast complexity of its production and cultivation. This course strengthens your understanding of all things coffee, apart from the brewing and tasting.

  • Module 2: Palate Development (3-8 participants)
    • 3 Hour Class Regularly Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

Deliciousness drives specialty coffee preparation. This course lays the ground work for professional coffee tasting by defining tastes like “acidity, sweetness, bitterness and body”.

  • Module 3: Extraction Theory  (1-2 Participant Lab Session)
    • 3 Hour Class- Custom Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

Learn the fundamentals of coffee brewing: the 6 extraction variables. Whether it’s batch brew drip coffee, immersion cold brew or pour overs, this class covers the “how-to” of brewing through science and practice.

  • Module 4: Espresso & Milk   (1-2 Participant Lab Session)
    • 4 Hour Class- Custom Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

This course is fundamentally essential for any cafe serving espresso drinks. Learn espresso preparation, terminology and milk steaming. This course begins a barista’s journey into espresso drink service.

  • Module 5: Drink Construction   (1-2 Participant Lab Session)
    • 2 Hour Class- Custom Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

After completing Module 4, this class provides guided practice of preparing espresso beverages. The class is essential for any cafe serving espresso drinks. From Americano to Macchiato to Flavored Lattes, we’ll make them all and provide strategies for producing excellent drinks consistently.”

  • Module 6: Latte Art   (1-2 Participant Lab Session)
    • 2 Hour Class- Custom Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

This is more than just pouring designs in drinks; this is intermediate level milk steaming in which participants make strides for more consistent, better, sweeter milk drinks. You’re drinks will look and taste better.

  • Module 7: Espresso Dial-In (1-2 Participant Lab Session)
    • 2 Hour Class- Custom Scheduled at One Line Coffee-Short North Training Center

This is intermediate level espresso. Participants learn the art of creating espresso recipes from scratch; and they learn how to make the espresso taste AMAZING everyday.