Coffee Brew Tips
Barista Checklist
Check out our step-by-step guide to making espresso based coffee with a manual espresso set-up at home.
How to steam milk
Whether you're making a flat white, latte, cappuccino, or piccolo, knowing how to steam and stretch milk properly is essential.
guide to Other brewing Methods
Guide to the various brewing methods, like cafetiere (french press/plunger), aeropress, and pour over.
Brew cold brew
Instead of hot water, cold brew relies on time and cold water to extract the delicate flavours from coffee beans.
How to store coffee
The best way to store coffee is in an air-tight container, in a cool, dry and dark place. A cupboard in your kitchen is ideal.
A long black with crema
How to get a good crema on a long black coffee! It is a sign of quality, the right grind, and a good pour.
Top tips for espresso
There's nothing like a good shot of espresso. It's the perfect way to kick off your day. Here are 6 tips to getting it right every time.
buying a grinder guide
You will no doubt agree that the grinder is a key piece of equipment for brewing great coffee! Here's what to look for...
Getting the grind right
Finding the right grind for your espresso machine is essential for extracting the perfect espresso shot.
training & Education
Creating quality coffee requires training, practice, and a little patience. Our Training team offer a variety of courses designed for both professional and domestic baristas. It is our aim to have you serving the highest quality coffee possible.
If you are interested in Barista training, please complete the enquiry form and we will get back to you asap.
PROFESSIONAL BARISTA TRAINING
Our Training team offer customised coffee and barista training for cafes and restaurants who serve la Casa del Caffe coffee - tailored to meet your specific needs and your business environment.
We can come to your cafe or restaurant to provide on-site training to ensure you are getting the best possible coffee results from your own equipment. We will come to you and demonstrate how to make the coffee beverages and how to care for your coffee equipment in order to prevent problems and we will demonstrate how to use and set your grinder.
Benefits to your business: serve great tasting coffee; make grinder adjustments; develop daily cleaning habits and troubleshoot when things goes awry.
Barista Workshop
Learn the fundamentals for making great tasting espresso coffee.
Ideal for those who want to make great coffee at home or in the office. The course is designed to give the student time practicing on the espresso machine and grinder.
Our barista trainers will guide you through the grinding, dosing and extracting processes, as well as techniques for milk texturing and pouring.
You will receive a la Casa del Caffe Barista Certificate for your attendance.
Limited to 6 | Location: Minto | Duration: 2 hours | $99 / Person (Free for Wholesale Partners)