Barista 36 by Mix Masters
Barista 36 by Mix Masters is a collaborative coffee training program between Mix Masters Bartending Academy and professional barista trainer Thasun Rasanga Fernando. The program delivers industry-focused barista education with hands-on training in coffee preparation, espresso techniques, milk texturing, and café service standards, preparing students for real-world café and hospitality careers.
Course Overview
The Barista 36 Training Course takes aspiring coffee professionals on a complete journey from bean to cup. Students learn the fundamentals of coffee history, bean varieties, processing methods, roasting, grinding, and brewing techniques.
The program focuses heavily on practical espresso preparation, milk texturing, and latte art, while also covering specialty coffee knowledge, café operations, hygiene standards, and customer service skills.
Students also gain essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and professional barista behavior, helping them perform confidently in real café environments.
To bridge the gap between training and the industry, the course includes hands-on practical sessions and career preparation, including interview guidance and professional development for café employment.
Trainer
Thasun Rasanga Fernando
Barista Maestro
Mix Masters Bartending Academy
Barista Course Contents
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- Role & Responsibilities of a Professional Barista
- History of Coffee & Espresso Culture
- Coffee Species, Varieties & Global Coffee Belt
- Coffee Cherry Anatomy & Harvesting Methods
- Coffee Processing Methods (Washed, Natural, Honey, Semi-Dry)
- Coffee Roasting Fundamentals
- Roast Levels & Flavor Development
- Coffee Packaging & Storage Principles
- Coffee Grinding & Grinder Types
- Grind Size & Brew Method Matching
- Coffee Brewing Fundamentals
- Manual & Mechanical Brewing Methods
- Espresso Fundamentals & Extraction Theory
- Espresso Machine Operation & Maintenance
- Espresso-Based Beverage Preparation
- Espresso-Based Beverage Preparation
- Milk Science & Milk Texturing
- Dairy & Non-Dairy Milk Management
- Allergen Awareness & Food Safety
- Latte Art Fundamentals & Pouring Techniques
- Caffeine: Science, Effects & Customer Guidance
- Introduction to Specialty Coffee
- Origin, Terroir & Sensory Basics
- Café Operations & Workflow
- Opening & Closing Procedures
- Barista Psychology & Body Language
- Teamwork & Professional Conduct
- Barista Career Pathways
- Interview Preparation & Final Assessment
