Serio Coffee

Join our engaging Barista Course to elevate your coffee expertise, refine your brewing techniques, and connect with fellow coffee enthusiasts. This course is ideal for both newcomers eager to explore the world of coffee and seasoned coffee lovers looking to enhance their skills.

Over the course of two immersive days, participants will master the art of brewing the perfect espresso, learn how to properly serve and appreciate it, and explore the nuances of classic espresso-based milk beverages. Our expert trainers, Magdalena Glowacka and Viktor Petrakovskyi, will also reveal intriguing insights and secrets about alternative brewing methods. Participants will gain the skills to differentiate between low-quality coffees and high-quality “speciality” coffees, further developing their palate using the Coffee Flavor Wheel.

Course Schedule

1. History of Coffee and Basic Information (Theory):

• Discover the fascinating journey of coffee’s discovery,
• Explore the global travels of the coffee plant,
• Learn about coffee cultivation, species, and varieties,
• Understand different harvesting and processing methods,
• Master the art of coffee roasting.

2. Workplace Organization (Theory):

• Optimal arrangement of bar elements.

3. Espresso (Theory):

• Uncover the history of espresso,
• Understand the construction of grinders and espresso machines,
• Identify parameters for perfect espresso,
• Follow step-by-step espresso preparation,
• Taste the difference between correct and erroneous extraction,
• Learn proper cleaning and operation of espresso machines.

4. Espresso (Practice):

• Practice brewing espresso correctly,
• Adjust grinder settings to enhance flavor.

5. Milk (Theory):

• Understand milk composition and characteristics,
• Explore various types of milk and plant-based alternatives,
• Master the milk frothing process,
• Learn the correct preparation of classic espresso-based milk coffees.

6. Milk (Practice):

• Learn the art of frothing milk,
• Prepare a cappuccino featuring the basic latte art pattern “heart”.

7. Latte Art (Practice):

• Master the “heart” and “tulip” patterns for cappuccino preparation.

8. Black Coffee – Factors Affecting Taste (Tasting):

• Understand the impact of grind thickness and consistency,
• Learn the ideal coffee-to-water ratio,
• Discover proper water parameters,
• Explore the effects of agitation during brewing,
• Master brewing time.

9. Alternative Brewing Methods:

• Experience demonstrations of various brewing techniques: Aeropress, Hario V60, Chemex, and The Gabi Master A Coffee Dripper.

1. Milk Coffees (Practice):

• Prepare coffee featuring heart, tulip, and rosetta patterns.

1. Exclusive Offerings (ONLY ON US):

• Taste cascara (the skin of the cacao fruit),
• Examine green bean defects,
• Explore the coffee blossom,
• Enhance customer service and hospitality skills,
• Learn how to create the perfect cappuccino at home without an espresso machine.

Additional Course Information

• Duration: 2 days, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (total of 16 hours).
• Maximum Participants: Limited to 8 individuals.
• Location: Conducted in a professional training facility in Warsaw, outfitted with top-quality equipment.
• Provided Equipment: Participants will have access to a two-group espresso machine, grinders, barista tools, and all necessary products throughout the course.
• Certification: Upon successful completion of practical and theoretical assessments, participants will receive a certificate validating their newly acquired professional skills.