Lavazza Barista Foundation · UNIT

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Duration: 2.5 hours Location: Lavazza Training Centre, San Ġwann, Malta Format: Theory + hands-on practical exercises Certification: Lavazza Foundation Certificate (on passing the closing test) This SCA-aligned course is the entry point into coffee : designed for hospitality staff, aspiring baristas and serious enthusiasts who want a structured, science-led grounding rather than the patchy basics most café training delivers. Delivered by a certified Lavazza trainer, the session covers seven modules: • Coffee Origins & Botany — history, plant biology, Arabica vs Robusta, the world's producing regions • From Farm to Cup — harvesting, processing methods (washed, natural, honey), roasting science and the rules of freshness • Barista & The Bar — the role of the barista, hygiene, workplace standards and the Italian “5M” quality framework • The Espresso — recipe parameters, the science of crema, troubleshooting under- and over-extraction • Cappuccino & Milk — milk chemistry, frothing technique, SCA-graded foam quality, Italian cup proportions • Espresso-Based Beverages — full menu reference: Americano, flat white, latte macchiato, mocha, shakerato and more • Equipment & Cleaning — grinder

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