In this course you will learn: 

• Overview of espresso machines, different types and functionality, pros and cons. Simple to extremely complex (3 boilers per group head).
• Boiler systems discussion. Take apart steam wands, group heads, gaskets, boiler, put back together. Learn maintenance.
• Overview of grinders, different types and functionality. Pros and cons.
• Side by side comparison of different grinder types and burr types on flavor impact. •Take apart and put back together grinders. Learn maintenance.
• Learn about the different processes that milk goes through and the impact on the quality of the milk and coffee beverage.
• Learn and practice steaming different fat content as well as other types and see impact on final beverage as well as different techniques for steaming. •Practice advanced latte art.
• Overview of Barista and Latte art competition rules.
• Receive tips on competing and simulate competition environment.

Torch Coffee Lab Yunnan