Randy Gauthier asked:




Traditional Barista school is expensive and for many not a possibility not only due to the expense, but because of the availability of training facilities. The Specialty Coffee/Espresso industry is one of the biggest U.S industries and growing every year and a common problem today is there is just not enough training resources for those in the industry. This has all changed with the introduction of Online Barista Training.

What is Online Barista Training? Well simply put its training for Barista’s that is conducted online. A good training course will include a instructional manual along with a workbook, instructional videos, and will provide a introduction to espresso equipment along with a introduction to commonly ordered drinks.

After completing Online Barista Training you will be able to ensure quality control and be able to confidently make necessary quality checks and adjust the equipment accordingly to consistently produce only the highest quality espresso and coffee based beverages, also you will gain advanced techniques such as knowing how to properly dose and calibrate your grinder to ensure that you are always pouring the perfect espresso and you will also have extensive knowledge on different types of espresso based drinks, for example Cafe Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, and how to prepare and serve them to a high standard.

You don’t have to be a coffee connoisseur to tell the difference between a properly prepared espresso drink and one that is not and there is nothing more frustrating to a potential loyal customer than spending their last five bucks on a desperately needed morning cup o’ Joe to be disappointed by a poorly trained Barista

Steve Turley asked:




DeLonghi espresso coffee makers are a new addition to the coffee equipment market, having produced their first machine, the Magnifica, in 2004. However, the company has actually been around for over 100 years; it was founded in 1902 in Treviso, Italy. Before expanding into manufacturing coffee appliances, DeLonghi was known for its home appliances, like portable air conditioning units and space heaters. In 1990, DeLonghi started manufacturing kitchen appliances for sale in the United States. Now, DeLonghi produces some of the world’s more desirable espresso and coffee makers.

DeLonghi makes traditional drip coffee makers for those wanting a basic machine, but if you enjoy multi-functional kitchen gadgets, you will love DeLonghi espresso coffee makers. These combination models, most of which feature digital displays, can brew a cup of espresso and a pot of coffee simultaneously.

The DeLonghi Gran Dama Super Automatic espresso machine is a top-of-the-line machine, complete with a large amount of “bells and whistles” sure to impress even the most sophisticated coffee connoisseur. This versatile machine does not limit itself to making only espresso; it will also easily create Italian macchiatos, lattes, and cappuccinos. Some of the many features that accessorize the DeLonghi Gran Dama are built-in chambers that house milk for frothing and steaming as well as a conical burr grinder for grinding beans immediately before brewing, an automatic cleaning mechanism that operates with the touch of a button, a digital display, and one-touch beverage brewing. Though the DeLonghi Gran Dama is a highly functional machine, its special features come at a price; this model is currently priced at over $2000.

The DeLonghi Magnifica espresso machine is a stylish machine with many of the Gran Dama’s special features, but it is much more affordable. The Magnifica includes a conical burr grinder so a separate machine is not needed for coffee bean grinding, as well as a milk frothing mechanism. The Magnifica’s digital display is easy to use and can be programmed to automatically shut off after a certain period of time.

DeLonghi espresso machines are available for purchase online at DeLonghi’s appliance website.

Shabs Piercy asked:




Any avid coffee drinker can easily tell the difference in taste and quality by a coffee prepared and poured by someone who is trained in the art of coffee, and someone who isn’t. The grinding and preparing of coffee, or more specifically ‘the espresso’ is an art, and those trained in it are known as a coffee Barista. The term Barista is Italian for ‘bar person’ but is more commonly and widely used to refer to Coffee experts that have a passion for great coffee.

In order for a person to be qualified as a Barista they must have undertaken a Barista training course, usually offered to them by a Barista school, which is specifically written and tailored to ensure that they have the knowledge and practical skills in all areas of coffee preparation and the equipment in use. Many large coffee house chains have in-house training programmes for their employees, also external Barista training courses are available all over the world.

A trained coffee expert, or Barista, will have the skills to be able to correctly grind the coffee beans to the desired consistency, this will ensure that the coffee is extracted for the right mount of time (usually 20 seconds) and the correct amount of liquid (usually 30mls), to form the perfect creamy espresso. After completing a training course a barista will also be able to complete necessary quality checks and adjust the equipment accordingly to ensure high levels of consistency in the coffee they prepare. Baristas will also have extensive knowledge on different types of espresso based drinks, for example Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, and how to prepare and serve them to a high standard.

Any good coffee connoisseur will be able to tell the difference between a bad espresso and a Barista espresso, so make sure you get a good Barista course to get all the knowledge and skills that are so important and often over looked on bad Barista courses.