Ore Home Barista Course

Description

This course is meticulously designed to empower home baristas to create cafe-quality coffee in their own kitchens. Through a comprehensive curriculum, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to select coffee beans that perfectly match your taste preferences. Additionally, the course will delve into maximizing the potential of your existing equipment, enabling you to consistently produce exceptional coffee at home.

Course Overview:

• Coffee Fundamentals
  • The Coffee Bean Journey: From farm to cup.
  • Arabica vs. Robusta: Understanding different bean varieties.
  • Roasting Profiles: Light, medium, and dark roasts.
  • Grinding Principles: Burr grinders vs. blade grinders, grind size and its impact.
•  Espresso Mastery
  • Espresso Machine Basics: Understanding pressure, temperature, and flow.
  • Dosing and Distribution: Achieving even extraction.
  • Tamping Techniques: Consistent and level tamping.
  • Extraction Analysis: Identifying over-extraction and under-extraction.
• Milk Texturing and Latte Art
  • Milk Science: Understanding milk composition and its role in texturing.
  • Steaming Techniques: Achieving microfoam and proper temperature.
  • Pouring Techniques: Basic latte art patterns (heart, rosetta, tulip).
  • Advanced Latte Art: Layering and etching techniques (optional).
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Daily Cleaning Procedures: Backflushing, cleaning group heads, and steaming wands.
  • Regular Maintenance: Descaling, replacing gaskets, and grinder maintenance.
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues: Uneven extraction, channeling, and milk texturing problems.