Man & His Dog - Independent Barista Trainer

08/10/2021

So here's the process... Step 5: The Clean Machine ☕️

Espresso machines are expensive, but like cars they’ll run a long time if they’re properly cared for.

The most important bit is often the most overlooked bit. Here, we’ll go through the daily maintenance, tips and cleaning tasks that not only ensure your coffee tastes better, but guarantee to save you plenty of time and money in the future.

06/10/2021

So here's the process... Step 4: Your Coffee Menu, Confirmed ☕️

In this section we will establish a clear understanding of your venue's specific coffee offering together. We need to all be on the same page here because consistency is key and I won’t leave until everyone’s confident with the whole menu.

04/10/2021

So here's the process... Step 3: Hot & steamy ☕️

Now for the most hands-on bit. We’ll all get a go of texturing the two most common types of milk. Preparing your milk is SO much simpler and less scary than once thought.

The difference between cappuccino and latte foam may seem subtle to you, but the difference it makes in taste is huge. Once we’ve nailed this practice, we can transfer it across the entire coffee menu with ease.

01/10/2021

So here's the process... Step 2: The Perfect Shot ☕️

At the heart of all your espresso based drinks is, you guessed it, espresso! In this section we’ll go over setting your grind right and tamping for the perfect extraction of your chosen bean. This is usually the science-y bit, but we promise we could explain this to a dog...

29/09/2021

So here's the process... Step 1: A Bit O' Background ☕️

Here, we’ll start with a brief bit of coffee history and geography in order to understand the two different types of beans and their flavour profiles so we can prepare them accordingly.

27/09/2021

Hey! I'm Theo and this is my best pal, Roscoe ☕️🐶

Together we’ve managed some very popular cafés & bars across Manchester, as well as providing the in-house barista training for a large independent coffee and tea company based in the North West.

Having worked both front of house and behind the scenes of the coffee industry for over a decade, Roscoe and I have come up with a fool-proof method to level up your cup without compromising your fast-paced and friendly service.

You don’t need the most expensive machine or the best bean to get the most out of your coffee. A bit of care and attention will make your coffee stand out. Come join us and let us show you how to make great coffee fun again.

15/03/2021

15/03/2021