Barista Foundations

What you will practise

• Explain how coffee types, growing, processing, roasting and blending influence the drinks you prepare.
• Set up a workstation safely.
• Prepare an agreed drink sequence.
• Follow the equipment cleaning procedure.
• Explain adjustments that improve drink quality.

Learning focus

1. Coffee knowledge — in-depth understanding of coffee types, growing and processing, roasting, blending and how these shape flavour and preparation.
2. Equipment orientation
3. Grinder and espresso adjustment
4. Milk texture
5. Core drinks
6. Cleaning and hygiene
7. Guest service and workflow

Learn with guidance

Clear demonstration, guided practice and constructive feedback.

Timing, location and price

Training length and price are agreed around your starting level, goals and practice needs.

In person in Kampala. Location and date by arrangement.

Price confirmed after discussing your requirements. Venue permission, equipment access and practice capacity are checked before payment.

Assessment and certificates

Practise the agreed tasks with Shafic, receive feedback and build your skills through further practice and reassessment.

A Smiling Barista certificate records the actual activities, modules or assessed skills completed. The practical checklist and certificate requirements are agreed with Shafic.

Preparation and revision

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