Barista Full Immersion + Open Your Coffee Shop
Barista Full Immersion + Open Your Coffee Shop
An individual, intensive course to develop all-around skills behind the counter! Or to gain the skills that can help you open your own coffee shop!
The coffee supply chain
- Coffee, from plant to cup
- Commercial coffee market VS Specialty Coffee (differences in ethical approach, sustainability, and quality)
- Coffee processing and its impact on taste
- The roasting process and its impact on taste
- The cupping tasting protocol
Espresso extraction and latte art
- Espresso extraction (best extraction practices and grinder settings)
- Milk steaming
- Preparing the main national and international beverages
- Latte art
- Equipment cleaning
- Routine and extraordinary equipment maintenance
Brewing - Alternatives to espresso
- Filter brewing (V60, Aeropress, French Press, Moka, Cold Brew)
- The importance of water in brewing and equipment care
Opening and managing a coffee shop
(available only in the 5-day course)
- Opening a coffee shop: from equipment to menu preparation
- Managing food service and coffee shop operations (F&B cost, margin analysis, company branding)
Equipment maintenance
(available only in the 5-day course)
- Cleaning the grinder and replacing the burrs
- Maintaining and replacing the filtration system
- Installing the espresso machine
The topics can be adapted to the personal needs of the participant.
If several people are participating, contact us for more advantageous rates.
At the end of the course, a Certificate of Participation is issued, recognized by various leading companies in the sector.
Contact us to book or check the availability of your preferred date before purchasing.
The school is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What types of courses do you offer?
Scuola del Caffè’s course catalog offers two different paths. The first consists of more professional courses covering a more technical approach to espresso and filter brewing, milk steaming and latte art, through to café management.
For enthusiasts and coffee lovers, we offer tasting and in-depth sessions, as well as courses to improve home coffee-making.
Where are the courses held?
All courses take place at our location at Via Giosuè Carducci 2r in Florence, inside the Ditta Artigianale café in Piazza Sant’Ambrogio.
Do you offer online courses?
In our philosophy, we do not offer distance learning because we believe that the world of coffee is not just about learning mechanical movements, but above all about seeking sensations in the cup.
Corporate training provided?
We can also offer corporate training outside our Scuola del Caffè facilities. You can contact us to receive training tailored to your needs.
On what days and at what times are the courses held?
The school is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Training sessions can be booked based on the dates published in the calendar, or available slots can be identified for individual, customized training.
