Barista Advanced Individual Coffee Training

More control, precision and confidence behind the bar

Barista Advanced Individual Training is an advanced two-day barista course delivered in a one-to-one format. It is designed for baristas and coffee professionals who already have foundational experience and want to develop their skills in espresso preparation, milk steaming, latte art and sensory evaluation.

Under the guidance of a JAVA University trainer, you will learn how to adjust extraction variables with purpose, develop espresso recipes for different coffees and assess the flavour of each shot more accurately. Extensive hands-on practice and an individual learning pace allow you to focus on your technique and the areas that require further development.

What will you learn?

You will develop your sensory skills, learn how to dial in the grinder more precisely and explore how temperature, brew ratio and other variables influence espresso extraction. You will also learn how to use %TDS and %EXT measurements to evaluate extraction and create consistent, repeatable recipes.

During the milk-focused section, you will refine your microfoam technique and practise more advanced latte art patterns. You will also learn how to achieve the correct proportions, temperature and texture in the most popular milk-based coffee drinks.

Barista Advanced course programme

Day 1 – sensory skills, extraction and milk

• Sensory exercises using different concentrations of the basic tastes.
• Aroma recognition training with Le Nez du Café.
• Sensory evaluation and cupping of coffees roasted for espresso.
• Dialling in the grinder for coffees with different roast levels.
• Adjusting espresso machine variables and analysing their impact on extraction.
• Refining milk-steaming and microfoam techniques.
• Latte art using a range of pouring techniques.

Day 1 duration: approximately 5 hours

Day 2 – espresso recipes and advanced latte art

• Preparing espresso with different brew ratios.
• Developing optimal espresso recipes for different coffees.
• Understanding and applying %TDS and %EXT measurements.
• Evaluating flavour and adjusting extraction variables.
• Advanced latte art techniques: hearts, tulips, rosettas and combination patterns.
• Preparing classic milk-based drinks: cappuccino, latte, latte macchiato, flat white and cortado.
• Controlling proportions, temperature and milk texture for each drink.

Day 2 duration: approximately 4–5 hours

Key information

• Level: advanced
• Format: two-day individual training course (1:1)
• Who it is for: baristas and coffee professionals with foundational knowledge who want to advance their espresso, milk and sensory skills
• Duration: approximately 5 hours on Day 1 and 4–5 hours on Day 2
• Course format: theory, sensory training and intensive hands-on practice
• Location: JAVA Coffee Roasters, 20/22 Palisadowa Street, Warsaw, Poland
• Price: the listed price covers one participant

Why choose the individual Barista Advanced course?

• You work directly with a JAVA University trainer throughout both days.
• The programme allows for a detailed assessment of your technique and areas for improvement.
• You complete every exercise yourself using professional coffee equipment.
• You compare different coffees, recipes and extraction levels.
• You receive practical, personalised guidance that helps you achieve consistent results.
• You develop both technical expertise and sensory awareness.

Book your training date

After purchasing the course, contact our trainer directly to arrange a date that works best for you.

Your trainer:
Michał Żmuda, JAVA University Trainer

Phone: +48 530 030 605
Email: m.zmuda@javacoffee.pl

Book your Barista Advanced course and take the next step towards greater confidence, precision and consistency behind the bar.