Carrera Café · Trainings · Barista · Québec
Barista training in Québec: what you learn at Carrera Café
Step behind the counter for a workshop.
Understanding how an espresso works, mastering milk texture, learning to read a grind: these are things that change the way you drink coffee forever. At Carrera Café, our barista trainings are designed for the curious, enthusiasts, and those who simply want to better understand what’s in their cup.
See training sessionsMost people who drink coffee every day have never understood why some coffees are good and others are not. The answer is almost always the same: the grind, the pressure, and the milk. Three simple elements to understand, difficult to master without guidance. Barista training shortens this path by several years.
For the barista, every gesture has a reason. The way to tamp, the extraction time, the milk temperature: nothing is random. Learning these gestures in a professional environment, with quality equipment and an attentive trainer, is what Carrera Café offers.
Understanding extraction: grind, pressure, time.
Preparing a calibrated espresso.
Texturing milk for a latte or cappuccino.
Introduction to latte art.
Tasting and analyzing what you've just prepared.
The grind. It’s the most important and least understood setting. Too fine: the coffee is bitter and over-extracted. Too coarse: it’s acidic and weak. Finding the ideal grind size for a perfect extraction is the first lesson in the training, and often the most satisfying.
Carrera Café is also a bar. Our mixology training covers the basics of bartending: flavor balance, shaker and mixing glass techniques, revisited classic cocktails, and Carrera signature cocktails. An ideal session for a couple, a group of friends, or an original team building in Quebec City.
For the undecided, we offer a session that combines both worlds. Espresso in the first part, cocktails in the second. A chance to see how coffee is used in some classic cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Coffee Negroni.
A barista or mixology training at Carrera Café is one of the most original gifts to give in Quebec City. For a birthday, Valentine’s Day, a special event, or simply to please someone who loves coffee or cocktails. Contact us to arrange it.
Our training sessions are held in small groups or privately, by appointment. For availability, formats, and rates, contact us directly. We adapt to your schedule and skill level.
An hour spent behind a barista counter changes the way you look at a cup of coffee. Contact us to arrange your training at Carrera Café in Petit-Champlain.
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