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Turn skill into a system: protocol-driven training for consistent flavour, faster workflow, and real career growth.
For professionals, who already work behind the bar want to master championship level technics, faster workflow, measurable results.
Balance sweetness/acidity/bitternessClean, fast, repeatable serviceConsistent cups across coffees and shifts – predictable balance.Speed without slip: clean sequence that holds up in the rush.Repeatable milk drinks with confident texture and presentation.One team, one flavour: shared baselines and targets.Faster morning dial-in with less waste and clearer decisions.Train–audit–improve: coaching checklists and service standards.Lower returns, higher NPSSame cup across locations & daysMetrics dashboard: what to trackCourse program: 25 lessons • 2,1 hours • Lifetime access
Short, dense lessons. Each lesson ends with an actionable protocol.
How espresso machine internals workHow grinder design shapes extraction and why burr sharpness/consistency matterA preventive maintenance cadence to keep flavor stable and avoid costly failuresEarly warning signs to troubleshoot and how to build a practical maintenance scheduleThe function of core toolsHow to apply them to cut variability and channeling, and streamline workflowProfessional hospitality standardsHow to audit your tool kit and service routine to identify and close gapsHow to identify coffee's core taste components: acidity, sweetness, bitternessA structured tasting methodHow to link flavor to extraction and make targeted changesHow to build a flavor vocabulary and memoryWhat "dialing in" really is: adjusting grind, dose, temperature, and time one variable at a time; using a baseline and reading the flowHow to adapt for bean/roast/environment: finer vs. coarser grind; temp nudges; humidity/heat affecting grindPrecision troubleshooting: under-extracted; over-extractedA repeatable pro workflow; watch stream/blonding to cut at the right momentHow milk processing changes steamingPrecision microfoam controlCore pours and cues for clean shapesHow to adapt for plant milks: lower temps, gentle stretching, common pitfallsHow to set up an efficient stationHow to sequence and multitask without rushingTime savers that protect qualityTeam roles and comms during rushHow to diagnose and correct fast/slow shots and flavor faultsHow to fix milk issues and handle grinder clogging/retentionHow to adapt to requests without compromising qualityHow to handle complaints professionallyHow barista competitions are scored and what judges look forHow to train for pressure: tight workflow reps, fast dialing-in, palate drills, and rule familiarityPresentation essentials: clear storytelling, accurate descriptors, professional body language, immaculate stationHow to use data tracking to target weak spotsHow the lessons connectHow to run a focused assessment: dial in a new coffee, make precise 1–2 variable tweaks, and log resultsHow to execute under time, keeping the station cleanHow to self-evaluate with a simple scorecard4 ready-to-use signature drink recipes11 mini-lessons to fix the most common barista mistakesChampion's principles: a system that works beyond the barLessons ≠ result. Result = practice with protocols. Downloadable templates included where shown.
video → protocols → practice
Short, dense lessons on key skillsWe show you exactly what to adjust — one variable at a timeStep-by-step checklists for the shiftDial-in baseline, troubleshooting map, cupping script, maintenance cadence, service standardsSelf-assessment with a scorecard after practiceLogbook + metrics (3 core stability indicators), checkpoints in weeks 1–2Trust line: No magic — only protocols and practice.
12+ years in coffeeWinner of World Barista Championship 2024Chief of Coffee Innovation at Fore CoffeeFounder of So So Good Coffee Co.Mikael is one of the most influential figures in the global specialty coffee community. His journey runs from washing dishes in Melbourne to winning the WBC title in Korea. With over a decade of experience, he has developed a practical system for stable flavour and sustainable growth in the coffee industry.
Level up your intermediate skills — or take the full path from solid fundamentals to a champion-level workflow.
25 lessons (~2.1h)Protocols & templates: dial-in baseline, calibration tables, troubleshooting map, cupping script, maintenance cadence, service standardsPractical assessment & self-scorecard33 lessons • ~2.5hComplete path: basics → champion-level workflowAll protocols & templates from both courses
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