bean there, drunk that…
The definitive guide to coffee and the world of the barista — by David Gee and Matthew Gee, founders of Barista Basics Coffee Academy.
The book for everyone who enjoys coffee
bean there, drunk that…concentrates on the production of excellent gourmet coffee — written by two barista teachers in a way that's easy to read and genuinely entertaining. 128 pages, 160+ images. The perfect manual for the barista, the aficionado, or even the shameless coffee snob.
What's inside
- The history of coffee — and how it's grown, harvested, roasted and blended
- How to keep coffee fresh
- How a grinder works and how to adjust it
- How to operate an espresso machine
- How to texture milk
- How to pour every coffee on a café menu
- How home espresso machines work
- Getting (and keeping) a job as a barista
- How to master coffee art
“My F & B managers don't start work unless they've read this book.”
“An excellent read. It's given me much more fodder for our dinner parties.”
The authors literally teach this stuff
David and Matthew Gee have owned a coffee roasting facility and four espresso bars, and developed the first coffee art course in the world. Their barista courses have trained tens of thousands of students across Australia.
RTO 91399 · Barista Basics Coffee Academy is CBD College's barista training school.