Practical barista training in a real cafe

Cafe Ready Intensive is a 4-hour, hands-on training session at First Fruits Coffee in Labrador. Build real confidence behind the machine in a working cafe—whether you are starting out, preparing for cafe work, improving at home, or want a solid foundation before opening a cafe.

Upcoming sessions

  • Wednesday 9 September 2026, 5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday 30 September 2026, 5:30pm–9:30pm
  • First Fruits Coffee, Labrador
  • $199 per person
  • Limited to 8 students per session

What you will practise

  • Espresso extraction, dosing, tamping, shot timing and yield
  • How to make grinder adjustments with a clear reason
  • Milk texturing for common cafe drinks
  • Basic latte art foundations
  • Cafe workflow, cleanliness and service habits
  • Confidence setting up for a shift or your own cafe goals

Who it is for

Beginners, home baristas, future cafe staff and early-stage cafe owners who want solid, practical skills in a small group.

What comes next

We are preparing optional online learning resources to complement the practical intensive. The live session is a complete, stand-alone training experience, with more details to follow once the student portal is finalised.

Choose your Wednesday evening session below to reserve your place.