Best Coffee Classes in Melbourne You Need to Know About

Best Coffee Classes in Melbourne You Need to Know About


By Natalie Kemp

What better place to master latte art and brew delicious espresso than coffee classes in Melbourne — Australia’s coffee capital! We all know Melbournians appreciate a good coffee but learning how to make them can be a whole other fun and exciting ballpark. If you want to discover more about what goes into your delicious brew or how to steam milk to silky perfection, then these best barista courses in Melbourne are just right for you. 

It doesn’t matter if you want to join the vibrant and passionate coffee culture in a bustling cafe or just want to pick up the skills to make fancy coffee at home, a class at a barista school is one of the most fun Melbourne activities in 2025.

It’s also said that learning a new skill decreases stress and can help you build connections in all areas of your life. So a coffee making course should really be at the top of your list of things to do this weekend! 

Why coffee making?

barista making coffee

Whether you get your morning java from a bearded barista in a niche Fitzroy or Northcote hole in the wall or you have your own espresso machine at home, coffee is just something we can’t do without. So getting well-versed in barista basics makes sense, especially as more and more people opt for including a coffee machine in their home kitchens. 

Some people spend all week madly grabbing a takeaway cup on the way to the train but then prefer to spend a lazy Sunday morning with their family and an excellent homemade coffee. If that sounds familiar, then read on, because a Melbourne coffee class is for you!

But what if spending a few hours grinding beans, tamping coffee, texturing milk and pouring could offer you something other than the newfound ability to pour a decent brew? Well, the excellent news is, it can! Focusing intently, learning a new skill and working with your hands add up to exactly the kind of mindful activity that boosts our wellbeing. 

texturing milk

Barista courses are one of the best places to acquire all the fundamental barista skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines. Throughout the course, you'll enjoy a mix of interactive lectures, group discussions and practical activities that simulate a real café environment. You'll get to learn various essential skills, such as setting up your coffee station, choosing and grinding the perfect coffee beans, monitoring espresso quality, frothing milk to perfection and keeping your espresso equipment clean and shiny.

In these classes, you’ll learn how to prepare a variety of espresso coffee beverages under the supervision of your trainer and be evaluated on the taste and appeal of your work. You’ll walk away with a strong foundation of knowledge to make your favourite coffee at home or even find work in the barista industry. 

Step it up with latte art

Latte art

If you’re really serious about finding a job in a Melbourne cafe, a double hit of coffee classes might be just the ticket to success in your next interview. First, get comfortable with the coffee machine in a basic coffee making class and then purposefully level up with a latte art course! You’ll be handing out swan-adorned lattes to adoring customers in no time! Or maybe tulip latte art is going to be your signature move?

But latte art isn’t just for the pros. A latte art class is one of the unique experiences Melbourne has to offer and it fits this sophisticated coffee-loving city to a tee. Once you’ve poured your first rosetta latte art, you’ll be filled with pride. 

At the best barista course in Melbourne, you’ll learn the essential techniques for steaming milk that will ensure the perfect texture for creating coffee art. Your dedicated barista will teach you how to free pour love hearts, tulips, rosettas and swans or even the fine art of etching to create flowers, teddy bears, windmills, peacocks, elephants and many more creative patterns. You’ll also get essential tips on equipment handling and hygiene to ensure that the details of your design are preserved. 

Get your colleagues together for a team building challenge

Coffee classes

If you work in HR or have simply been put in charge of finding a team building activity for your work crew, then a team building barista course is an excellent idea. What workplace isn’t filled with a steady stream of employees sauntering in with a takeaway cup of coffee in hand?

Treat your colleagues to a creative adventure at your local coffee school in Melbourne and get them to make and pour their very own brews. Not only will you get to bond with your team but you’ll also save everyone a lot of extra cash on coffee. Learn everything you need to know to prepare and serve great espresso coffee, from ristrettos to cappuccinos and everything in between! From using the coffee grinder and operating the coffee machine, to how to foam the milk (without burning it!) and pouring techniques, these coffee classes have it all covered. 

Then you’ll get to dive into the world of latte art and try your hand at free pouring designs like leaves, hearts and flowers. 

Members of your team will make new connections as they help each other learn and probably get a bit competitive trying to make the best milk swan! Not everyone will totally nail it on the day but they’ll head back to the office with all the skills to continue practising at home or even in the workplace staff room. 

Who knows, an espresso machine could be a great addition to the office kitchen, especially since now all the staff know how to make their own awesome coffee! The local cafe will wonder where you’ve all gone…

Now you’ve got the intel on how to make coffee in Melbourne, it’s time to put that new knowledge into practice. Master the art of espresso at hands-on classes in your area and say good morning to the perfect cup of coffee — every time!





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