Florence Culinary Arts School: the gateway to becoming First-Class Chefs in Italian Cuisine

In Italy, you can find bars at every corner of the city as an indispensable part of Italian daily life. Many people go to coffee bars several times a day; before going to work in the morning, for breakfast, during a break from work or study, to have a light meal, or to chat with friends bumped into on the street, etc. It´s said that there are as many as 150,000 bars in Italy, and almost all Italians have their favorite bar.

A quick stop at the bar counter and drinking espresso in one gulp this is the genuine Italian style. Most coffee bars in Italy are run by local individuals, and they’re ideal places for all Italians who love coffee and talking. You can always find bars filled with Italians talking with a cup of coffee in hand. At a bar, they do not only serve “Caffè”, “Macchiato” or “Cappuccino” but also cocktails, “panini” (sandwiches), sweets, ice-cream, as well as gifts, etc.

Overview

“Barista” is an Italian word that means someone who makes and serves coffee and coffee drinks (such as cappuccino) to customers. In Italy, the center of a “bar” (cafe) is the espresso machine, so the barista is identified with his ability to brew a great coffee. In our Barista Course, you will learn the necessary skills to be a barista in just 1 or 2 weeks.

1-WEEK PROGRAM

• ・History of coffee and geographic differences
• ・Knowledge of coffee beans (about plants, cultivation and processing)
• ・Knowledge of coffee after processing (roasting, production and blending)
• ・How to use a professional coffee machine and its maintenance
• ・”Latte Art”
• ・Exploring and comparing coffee flavors from all over the world
• ・Learn how to make the traditional Italian-style coffee such as “caffè macchiato”, “caffellatte”, “espresso”, “espresso doppio”, “caffè corretto”, “latte macchiato”, etc.
• ・The ultimate “cappuccino”
• ・Coffee factory guided visit

2-WEEK PROGRAM

• ・All of the above + …
• ・About the “latte art championship”
• ・“Mochaccino” using syrup and chocolate
• ・Basic cocktails
• ・Coffee cocktails
• ・Coffee around the world
• ・How to prepare several other Italian drinks and beverages
• ・Tableware shop guided visit

*Please note that the program above is subject to change.

Barista Course

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Course Schedule – Sample

The schedule may change depending on the school or the teacher’s conditions.

Internship as a barista

*Italian language skills are a must.
Being a barista in an Italian bar means serving the best coffee to the different tastes of each customer and creating a family atmosphere enjoying small conversations. Therefore, both coffee-making skills and pleasant conversational skills are required. In this program, you will study Italian for the first 3 or 6 months and then begin your internship in an Italian bar.
If you want to start your internship early and have basic Italian language skills, apply for the 6-month program, which includes 3 months of Italian course. But if you prefer to master the Italian language first, we invite you to apply for the 12-month program, which includes 6 months of Italian course. You will work alongside authentic baristas, hone your skills as a barista, enrich your knowledge as a barista, and enjoy Italian conversation with real customers. It is precisely in this course that you will learn all the techniques needed to become a seasoned barista!!! Recommended for those who want to open an Italian bar in the future and enjoy the fashionable bar life.

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Italian Language Course + Barista Internship

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