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MQ Coffee NZ

Foundation Barista Skills

Foundation Barista Skills

$180.00 NZD
$180.00 NZD
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Foundation Barista Skills 3hrs

Foundation Barista Skills

2–4 participants · 3 hours
Master the art of espresso coffee through a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Learn the essential techniques behind every great cup.

You’ll learn:

  • Basic espresso procedures
  • How to extract a balanced, great-tasting shot
  • Milk steaming and texturing fundamentals
  • Cleaning and machine maintenance essentials
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Welcome to MQ Coffee Lab, where passion meets precision.

Our foundation and advanced workshops are designed to help coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike build real-world skills — from espresso to sensory science, and from latte art to roasting theory.

Each session is hands-on, small group, and led by our Specialty Coffee Association certified trainer using industry-standard equipment. Whether you’re starting your coffee journey or refining your craft, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

This is an MQ Coffee Lab non-certification workshop aligned with selected learning areas from the SCA Coffee Skills Program. It does not include SCA enrolment, examinations, or certification.

Recommended next step: SCA Barista Intermediate Certificate Course.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

  • Basic espresso procedures

  • How to extract a balanced, great-tasting shot

  • Milk steaming and texturing fundamentals

  • Cleaning and machine maintenance essentials

Every MQ LAB student automatically becomes part of the MQ LAB Alumni Community.

✔︎ Lifetime course refresher (subject to availability)
✔︎ Industry networking
✔︎ Coffee origin trips
✔︎ Competition support
✔︎ Business consulting
✔︎ Exclusive alumni pricing

General Course Booking Policy

  1. Minimum Enrollment:
    Each course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed.
    If this number is not met, MQ LAB reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the class.
  2. Rescheduling Requests:
    Students who wish to change their booking must contact us at mqcoffeenz@gmail.com
    at least 3 days before the scheduled class date.
  3. Cancellations and Refunds:
    If a student cannot attend for personal reasons,
    we will first offer an option to reschedule to another available session.
    If rescheduling is not possible, a refund will be arranged.