BARISTA ACADEMY
All Academy training can be booked via email (hello@noosa.coffee) and is held onsite at our purpose-built training facility at:
Noosa Coffee Roastery, 10 Leo Alley Rd, Noosaville 4566
Barista Foundations
2 hours
$150 per person
MAX GROUP SIZE: 4
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR: This course is ideal for aspiring baristas, coffee enthusiasts, or anyone passionate about specialty coffee who’s ready to elevate their skills and deepen their understanding of café-style coffee preparation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Bean & Roast Profiling - Understand the fundamentals of specialty coffee, including single-origin beans, roast levels, and how origin impacts flavor and aroma. Espresso
Equipment Mastery - Get hands-on with professional tools: espresso machine, grinder calibration, and tamping techniques to ensure consistent extraction.
Dialling In Espresso - Learn how to pull the perfect shot—balancing yield, grind size, and brew time for optimal flavor and crema.
Milk Texturing Techniques - Master steaming to produce silky, microfoam milk ideal for both taste and latte art.
Pouring & Latte Art Fundamentals - Introduction to free-pour techniques and pattern creation—heart and tulip.
Understanding the Café Menu - Decode the difference between a flat white, cappuccino, macchiato, and more—so you can confidently create any café classic.
YOUR TAKEAWAYS:
Course Completion Certificate - Recognised by local café partners and industry peers.
Barista Training Manual - A comprehensive guide to reinforce your learning and support your continued practice.
Specialty Coffee Take-Home Pack - You’ll receive a coffee bundle featuring our house blend First Point roasted in-house for you to brew, taste, and explore at home.
To book your training email hello@noosa.coffee
BARISTA MASTERY
2.5 hours
$190 per person
MAX GROUP SIZE: 2
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR: Designed for those who have completed the Barisa Basics course or possess foundational barista skills. Perfect for job seekers aiming to work professionally in specialty cafés or hospitality settings.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Single Origin vs. Blend Profiles - Deepen your understanding of coffee sourcing—how varietals, regions, and processing methods affect cup profiles.
Grind Adjustment for Brewing Methods - Explore grind size variations and their impact on different coffee styles (e.g., espresso, filter etc).
Grinder Calibration - Learn to calibrate commercial grinders to achieve consistent extraction and optimal flavour.
Equipment Maintenance & Hygiene - Understand daily and periodic cleaning routines for espresso machines, grinders, and steam wands to maintain peak performance and meet café hygiene standards.
Milk Alternatives Mastery - Compare the texturing properties and flavour profiles of cow’s milk versus plant-based options like oat, soy, and almond.
Advanced Milk Texturing - Refine your steaming technique to create glossy, velvety microfoam for latte art and drink consistency.
Navigating a Specialty Café Menu - Gain familiarity with complex menu offerings, including signature drinks.
YOUR TAKEAWAYS:
Course Completion Certificate - Recognised by local café partners and industry peers.
Barista Training Manual - A comprehensive guide to reinforce your learning and support your continued practice.
Specialty Coffee Take-Home Pack - You’ll receive a coffee bundle featuring our house blendFirst Point and a rotating Single Origin roasted in-house for you to brew, taste, and explore at home.
To book your training email hello@noosa.coffee
LATTE ART - FOUNDATIONS & FLOW
2 hours
$140 per person
MAX GROUP SIZE: 4
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? | This workshop is designed for students who have completed our Barista Basics course and want to advance their skills in milk texturing and latte art. Ideal for aspiring baristas and coffee lovers looking to elevate their presentation and technique.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Milk Theory - Understand the science behind milk texture—how fats, proteins, and temperature interact to create ideal microfoam in both dairy and plant-based milks.
Silky Milk - Texture Master the art of steaming milk to create glossy, fine-textured microfoam—essential for precise latte art pours.
Core Latte Art Techniques - Receive guided instruction on pouring the most popular designs:
Heart
Tulip
Rosetta
Pour Control & Visual Precision - Learn to control flow rate, positioning, and contrast to craft well-defined, symmetrical patterns.
YOUR TAKEAWAYS:
Course Completion Certificate - Recognised by local café partners and industry peers.
Barista Training Manual - A comprehensive guide to reinforce your learning and support your continued practice.
1L Alternative Milk by Alternative Dairy Co. - Perfect for plant-based practice at home—barista-approved for steaming and texture.
To book your training email hello@noosa.coffee