Hey! I have recently upgraded from an automatic coffee machine to a LaCimbali m21 Junior with a Mini Mazzer E grinder and am having plenty of fun with it (when i should probably instead be studying for upcoming exams :s). I am very new to the art of espresso making, however am very keen to learn as much as i can about it. So far i have been playing around with grind settings for a few different freshly roasted beans that i purchased locally, with mixed results. I know it takes a bit of practice to pull consistent shots, but i am determined to get there.
I am thinking about taking a barista class somewhere in Perth, Western Australia. Has anybody here had any experience with an introductory course? Do you think they are worth the time? Any recommendations for courses that are being run in the Perth area?
Thanks in advance, Dan.
PS. I have only just registered here, and have found it to be a great resource! I think i can learn a lot from reading some of the threads here :)
Couple years ago in Perth city centre two of my staff completed Barista training at a place called 'Jordans' i think. They later moved onto Melbourne for higher level training - personally i'd go there for few weeks to train, its the coffee/culture capital and far more available resources than Perth.
JumpingBean Senior Member Joined: 9 Nov 2011 Posts: 16 Location: Victoria Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Feb 21, 2012, 8:24am Subject: Re: Barista Courses in Perth
Hi,
I'm thinking of taking a Barista's course myself but purely for personal enjoyment and just reading this thread helped a lot eventhough I'm in Victoria. Thanks guys! So just signed up for my first Barista course and I couldn't be more excited. It starts next week and is a bit pricey but I found a good price here and cannot wait! Will let you all know how it goes.
JumpingBean Senior Member Joined: 9 Nov 2011 Posts: 16 Location: Victoria Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Mon Mar 12, 2012, 6:01am Subject: Re: Barista Courses in Perth
So the Barista course was great. I'd highly recommend it to anyone thinking of it. Any of those looking for a great cup of coffee let me know,j I'll make you the best! :D
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