Level 1：Beginner

This course will open the door for you into the fantastic world of coffee. It will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of all aspects of coffee and coffee production.

Introduction of Coffee[Download]

Correct manners of coffee drinking

The common names of coffee and the differences

Cappuccino requirements and appreciation

Menu, Coffee Makers & Machines[Download]

Analysis of cafe menu

The application of coffee equipments in different places

Introduction to Italian traditional coffee machines
and classification of coffee machines

* Please download the level 1 courseware. * Press the “Test” button to start the level 1 online test. * Use the username and password provided to you by Milan Gold Barista Academy to unlock the courseware for level 1. *All rights reserved. Please do not use any part of the above courseware commercially without permission.

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Level 2：Barista Knowledge

This course is designed for people without prior knowledge or training in coffee making. You are going to get a basic understanding of the core knowledge that a professional barista needs.

The History & Diffusion of Coffee[Download]

The discovery of coffee

Difussion of coffee

Storage & Taste of Coffee[Download]

Storage of Coffee

Coffee evaluation

Coffee Botany[Download]

The coffee tree species
Coffee planting
The harvest of coffee
The processing of coffee

Roasting & Blending of Coffee[Download]

Summary of roasting

Flavor expression of different roasting degree

Blended coffee

Selected Single - Origin Coffee Bean[Download]

* Please download the level 2 courseware. * Press the “Test” button to start the level 2 online test. * The level 2 courseware is unlocked after you pass the level 1 Test. Similarly, the level 3 courseware is unlocked after you pass the level 2 test. * All rights reserved. Please do not use any part of the above courseware commercially without permission.

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Level 3：Barista Skills

Based on the knowledge to become a barista, deepen and upgrade your acknowledge of coffee, hit the high standard to be professional.

Coffee Grinding[Download]

Coffee grinding

Different types of grinder

Grinder categorization
Difference between grinding degrees

Particles structure affects towards extraction

Milk Foaming[Download]

How to foam milk [Video]

Cleaning of steam wand

The fusion of coffee and milk

A good cup of cappuccino
The appreciation of cappuccino

The Espresso Extraction Process[Download]

The definition of Espresso

How to evaluate a cup of Espresso [Brew Video][Video]

The standard of Espresso
High quality water

Maintenance of coffee equipments

The definition of Barista

Classic Coffee Drinks[Download]

Making methods of coffee drinks
Coffee Espresso [Video]
Coffee Ristretto [Video]
Coffee Lungo [Video]

Cappuccino [Video]
Americano [Video]
Caffe latte [Video]
Caffe mocha [Video]
Flat white [Video]

Espresso macchiato [Video]

Latte macchiato [Video]

* Please download the level 3 courseware. * Press the “Test” button to start the level 3 online test. * After you have passed the level 3 test, you can download the E-learning Coffee Knowledge Certificate. * E-mail us at academy@milangold.com.cn to make an appointment for the practical examination. Once you have passed the practical examination, you can download the E-learning Barista Certificate. *All rights reserved. Please do not use any part of the above courseware commercially without permission.

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E-learning Coffee Knowledge Certificate

E-learning Barista Certificate