Our barista training includes intensive hands on barista training, café set up, role play and "one on one" coach retail. Here's a basic overview of a five day session: Day 1    The basics - what you need to know * Barista Basics and Orientation * Machine familiarization * Espresso tasting, flavor profiles * Preparing perfect espresso to standards adjusting grind, does, tamp Steaming & texturizing milk Preparing basic espresso drinks to standards Cleaning the espresso machine for the day Day 2    Bringing it up a notch, the "bam" barista * Advanced Barista Espresso blending and cupping Milk texturing Equipment preventative maintenance Barista Testing, written and practical Day 3 Art of Espresso and Creative Coffee Latte Art Smoothie menu: preparing iced, blended, frappre and ice cream drinks Preparing perfice Iced Espresso drinks Day 4 The Rest of the picture Role play espresso ergonomics and customer service Brewing Drip Coffee, French Press, and grinding Day 5 The Competition Barista - Introduction to barista competitions Sensory and technical training Judging your performance according to the USBC* and WBC** Creating Desingner Drinks that taste as good as they look Day 5+ This is the day you "graduate"...and actually run an real Cafe! (Optional) This is the "real deal". The management of Brewed Awakenings (a local Cafe in Eugene), has all of their employees take the day off, and the BEST Coffee School takes over management for the day. You will: * Learn and execute opening procedures * Take orders * Greet customers * Prepare drinks * Operate the cash register * And EVERYTHING else needed to operate a running cafe.. The Pressure is on! (Don't worry... Tera will be there to help you!) * United States Barista Championship ** World Barista Championship