Barista Training for Coffee Lovers

Duration: 5 hours

Description:

This fascinating insight into the world of the barista (meaning bartender, in Italian) is perfect for any coffee enthusiast. Held in Pumphrey's Coffee's dedicated training room at their Roasting Rooms in Blaydon, this 5 hour, hands-on experience enables you to get the best from your espresso machine and will include a short history of coffee, roasting tour, coffee selection and storage, espresso extraction, milk texturing, drink presentation (including ‘latte art’), grinder and machine maintenance.

Following training, there will be an opportunity to peruse Pumphrey's lovely shop and showroom, where you can pick up anything you've realised you can't live without!

There are a number of dates throughout the year to choose from with morning, afternoon or evening sessions available, so there will be a time to suit any schedule.

Please note that food is not included, so please bring something to have during the break if you think you might get peckish.

This experience is sold either as a gift voucher or you can book onto a specific date, just choose your selection from the drop down menu.

The course covers:

Short History of Coffee

Roasting Tour

Coffee Selection

Coffee Storage

Espresso Extraction

Milk Texturing

Drink Presentation

Grinder Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

Lots of 'hands on' practice with espresso machines.

Cost Includes:

A personalised certificate and Pumphrey's Goodie bag, which includes a bag of special Experience North Country Blend Coffee.

Essential Information:

You will enjoy this experience as part of a small group.

Please bring a packed lunch

Suitable for coffee shop owners, restaurateurs, their staff and all coffee enthusiasts!

Some dates run over two days - see dates for more information

About Pumphrey's Coffee:

Directors Stuart and Malcolm Archer each have over 30 years experience producing top quality coffee and tea, whether that be coffee beans, gourmet coffee or speciality teas. Stuarts children, Stuart Lee and Paula, are the next generation. Stuart Lee works closely with Malcolm who travels the world sourcing, tasting and buying beans, which are brought to their Blaydon Headquarters in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Here, they are roasted to order over an open flame in the traditional way. Equally passionate about coffee, Paula brings business, sales and marketing skills and is a welcome addition to the company. Both are highly skilled Baristas and have enjoyed success in various barista competitions. The’y cant wait to tell you more about coffee and teach you how to make the perfect cuppa.

Terms & Conditions

Established in 1750, North East based coffee roasters and importers, Pumphreys, are a passionate, thriving, family business. From their extensive range of the finest coffee and tea (over 45 varieties of tea and over 80 different coffees from around the world!) you can be sure to find a perfect blend if not Pumphreys can create a bespoke one for you!
Directors Stuart and Malcolm Archer each have over 30 years experience producing top quality coffee and tea, whether that be coffee beans, gourmet coffee or speciality teas. Stuarts children, Stuart Lee and Paula, are the next generation. Stuart Lee works closely with Malcolm who travels the world sourcing, tasting and buying beans, which are brought to their Blaydon Headquarters in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Here, they are roasted to order over an open flame in the traditional way. Equally passionate about coffee, Paula brings business, sales and marketing skills and is a welcome addition to the company. Both are highly skilled Baristas and have enjoyed success in various barista competitions. The’y cant wait to tell you more about coffee and teach you how to make the perfect cuppa.