• 28 6th St - This premier industry course is designed for those pursuing a professional career, opening their own café, or aiming to elevate their skills to a championship level.

Our expert instructors provide comprehensive coverage on:

• Coffee history & production
• Various coffee varieties
• Coffee station setup & breakdown
• Grinder setup
• Perfect extraction
• Coffee tasting / cupping
• Popular coffee beverage preparation
• Latte art

Participants will learn everything from creating unique bean blends and mastering advanced latte art to pricing coffee beverages for their own establishments. The final examination is aligned with the National Barista Championship standards.

This course offers an introduction to the art of being a Barista, ideal for those considering a career in coffee, working in a restaurant or bar, and eager to learn how to pour the perfect cup. It serves as a perfect addition to the IBC course, held on the Saturday following each session. Do you know what the perfect cup tastes like?

This course provides all the foundational knowledge needed to begin, but becoming a true Barista requires many hours of practice in coffee making.

• All course materials including milk and coffee

• No lunch provided but available close by

• Cappuccino - A cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee drink that originated in Italy, and is traditionally prepared with steamed milk foam.
• Espresso - Espresso is a coffee-making method in which a small amount of nearly boiling water is forced under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans
• Cortado - A cortado is a drink consisting of espresso mixed with an equal amount of warm milk. The milk is steamed, but not frothy and “texturized”.

Comprising of 70% hands-on practice and 30% theory, the course spans over three days and seven hours.

Since the year 2010, Shaker has been providing barista training at our facilities in Cape Town and Johannesburg. In alliance with Cape Town Barista School, Johannesburg Barista School, and Michu Coffee, students are exposed to comprehensive knowledge about superior-tasting coffee. The accumulated wisdom from our award-winning baristas condenses into our concise courses. Our team remains available for guidance during and after the course for a successful coffee career. Once a member of Shaker and Barista School, always a family member.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.