Barista Mtaani 2-Day Intensive Program
Registration :
Focus: Espresso Mastery • Grinding Science • Latte Art • Coffee Cupping
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Day 1: Espresso & Grinding Deep Dive
| Time | Session | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Espresso Theory & Equipment | – Coffee extraction principles (pressure, time, yield). – Machine/grinder maintenance. |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Tea Break | |
| 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Grinding & Dialing-In | – Hands-on: Adjust grind size, dose, tamp. – Taste under/over-extracted shots. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Espresso Practical Lab | – Teams pull shots, hit target parameters (25-30 sec, 1:2 ratio). – Troubleshoot errors. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Introduction to Cupping | – Taste 3 Kenyan coffees (note acidity, body, flavor). – Compare grind sizes’ impact. |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Q&A + Wrap-Up | Recap key takeaways. |
Day 2: Latte Art & Advanced Techniques
| Time | Session | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Milk Science & Steaming | – Milk texture basics (microfoam vs. foam). – Temperature control (60–65°C). |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Tea Break | |
| 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Latte Art Foundations | – Pouring hearts and rosettas. – Practice milk-pitcher control. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Advanced Latte Art Drills | – Layering techniques, free pours. – Speed challenge (5 drinks in 10 mins). |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Cupping & Sensory Skills | – Blind tasting to identify roast levels/defects. – Local flavor profiling (e.g., berry vs. nutty). |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Graduation & Certificates | Awards, feedback, and group photo with Barista Mtaani and Coffee giveaways! |
Model for Barista Mtaani:
- Local Flavors: Include Kenyan coffee varieties (e.g., Nyeri, Kirinyaga) in cupping.
- Swahili Integration: Teach terms like “Kunata maziwa” (steaming milk) or “Kahawa yenye ladha” (flavorful coffee).
- Fast-Paced: Focus on repetition (e.g., 100+ espresso shots pulled per day).
Ideal for: Pop-up barista training, youth starting coffee carts or barista employment, or quick upskilling.
Motto: “Piga shot kama pro!”
(Pull shots like a pro!)
