THREE WORDS THAT DEFINE US

Mastery, perfection and exclusivity

At Marabans Coffee & Tea we have been teaching, promoting and sharing the art of coffee for more than 25 years. Our passion for this beverage goes beyond taste: we believe in the importance of transmitting knowledge, technique and coffee culture to those who wish to live this experience in depth.

That's why we have designed different courses that, through exclusive technical training, will allow you to expand your knowledge, whether you are looking for a career as a barista or simply to enjoy a perfect coffee at home.

Being well trained, having a good base and being constantly updated are fundamental pillars for making good coffee. And they are also three concepts that define the way we teach.

Thus is born Marabans Academy, with the aim of training both professionals in the sector and true coffee lovers.

Duration of training courses

The times and days of the trainings are previously coordinated with our Experience Manager. 

Groups will consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 students.

5 hours (from 09:00h. to 14:00h.) in our WorkShop in Marabans / Polígono de Can Picafort - Mallorca.

Possibility of holding the course in another location for groups of more than 5 students (barista course in Mallorca). 

Be Barista

150 5 hours - Basic / Intermediate level
  • Introduction to the world of coffee: cultivation, harvesting and processing
  • Initiation to espresso tasting and technique
  • Creation of own recipes and adjustment of the grinder
  • Coffee extraction (under-extraction/over-extraction)
  • Preparation of classic drinks
  • Cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment
  • Correct emulsification of milk
  • Initiation in latte-art

BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Designed for those who are taking their first steps into the world of coffee or already have some experience, this course provides a solid foundation for developing confident barista skills.

You will learn about the origin of coffee, cultivation processes, extraction methods (under- and over-extraction), recipe creation, grinder adjustment, preparation of classic drinks, equipment cleaning, correct milk emulsion and first steps in latte art.

The training is provided by Joan Simó, certified barista by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) at Sensory & Brewing and Experience Manager of Marabans Coffee & Tea, who will also adapt the contents according to the level of each student.

ADVANCED LEVEL

Aimed at baristas and hospitality professionals looking to delve deeper into advanced techniques and work with speciality coffee, this course offers technical, precise and fully practical training.

We work with defects in green and roasted coffee, coffee varieties, infusion methods such as Chemex, V60, Aeropress and Cold Brew, cuppings with SCA and espresso protocol, use of the refractometer and exercises to understand and adjust the extraction percentage and filter grind.

This training is also provided by Joan Simó, Our expert barista and Experience Manager, who will contact you before the course to customise the content according to your knowledge and objectives.

BE Barista Specialty Coffee

175 5 hours
  • Introduction to speciality coffee and its standards
  • Identification of defects in green and roasted coffee
  • Coffee varieties and their sensory impact
  • Manual infusion methods: Chemex, V60, Aeropress and Cold Brew
  • Brazilian tasting under SCA protocol (universal tasting)
  • Espresso tasting: short extraction sensory analysis
  • Refractometer use in filtered and espresso coffee
  • Practical exercises on extraction rates and adjustments
  • Grinding suitable for filter methods

The main objective at the end of the course is for all students to acquire a broad knowledge of the sector and an in-depth and detailed training on coffee.

In addition, at the end of the course, students who have passed the course, will receive a Marabans Coffee & Tea diploma. which will certify them as connoisseurs of the art of making coffee-based beverages.

Learning about coffee shows respect for the product. At Marabans Academy, We show you how to drink it and how to prepare it.