Why You Need to Take a Barista Course in Brisbane

Why You Need to Take a Barista Course in Brisbane


By Sam Bowden

Do you love waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning? If you do, barista courses in Brisbane are the perfect place for you to learn how to make coffee with a professional barista! Not only will you get to drink a delicious and flavourful cup of coffee but you'll also have the confidence to take your coffee game to the next level. From silky latte art designs for beginners to milk frothing techniques, you will walk away with a newfound appreciation for the coffee bean. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast looking to refine your skills or someone eager to start their journey as a barista, these barista classes will provide you with the techniques and knowledge to make cafe-quality coffee. From storing the beans to using a coffee machine, these professional coffee classes teach you to appreciate everything that goes into this iconic elixir.

With classes on how to make latte art, how to get the most out of your espresso or general barista training, our coffee classes are some of the best things to do in Brisbane in 2025. It’s time for the river city to start amplifying its coffee game, and finally claim the throne of the 'best coffee in Australia'.

Coffee beans being roasted in a pan

Why Brisbane has some of the best coffee in Australia

Coffee being poured through a portafilter

Ok, we’ll admit: Melbourne definitely has the best cafe scene. With its little laneways and corner-shop bagel spots, it’s hard to not concede defeat when it comes to their overall cafe scene, and their sheer variety and population mass easily takes them to that number one spot. But let’s be real here, a cafe is only as good as the coffee it serves, and that’s where Brisbane shines.

The truth is that one of the best Brisbane attractions is how good the coffee is. Although the cafes themselves are more spread out, Brisbane has cafe hotspots such as West End and Norman Park that’ll really blow the cream off your coffee. There’s also a growing list of barista training classes to help you become a soldier in the nationwide battle for the best brew.

Now all this is hearsay and conjecture, so let us add a bit of fact to the mix, shall we?

The fine city of Melbourne is listed as having a “temperate climate” with strong variations between the warm summer months and the cooler winter months. Brisbane, on the other hand, is a sub-tropical paradise with a long-term annual average temperature of 26.6 degrees. As far as coffee is concerned, its growth and development thrive in sub-tropical climates, but bean storage and extraction are also affected. As you’ll learn in any good coffee workshop, storing beans in a cold environment diminishes the flavour, muting keynotes that accompany a strong and varied flavour profile. So not only are the coffee growers better in Queensland, the beans keep for longer and are fuller-bodied than their Melbourne counterparts.

On top of this, the vast majority of Brisbane coffee hotspots have big, beautiful sprawling outdoor seating. Why? Because it’s sunny nearly all the time! It’s not just a nice city to store your coffee beans, it’s an aesthetically nicer place to enjoy them. Sit out in Norman Park or South Bank and watch the world pass you by on the river. Get comfortable in the streets of Highgate Hill across the road from some of the oldest houses in the country, watching the beautiful sunny sky bathe you in warm, sub-tropical light!

You get the idea.

One point for Brisbane’s top-notch coffee.

Where you can learn barista basics in Brisbane

Various different types of coffee

As mentioned above, Brisbane’s coffee scene requires a bit of insider knowledge, but once you know where to go, you’re set for life. Some of the best barista workshops, however, live dead-centre in the party part of Brisvegas.

Coffee School in Fortitude Valley is a bit of a one-stop shop when it comes to barista training in Brisbane. A hive of coffee goodness, the fine folk at Coffee School will give you a full rundown on everything coffee. You will learn everything from how to make latte art to espresso pour times to blending espresso with milk like a true coffee pro.

Chasing a barista certificate in Brisbane so you can get into the hospitality industry? Look no further than Coffee School! Not only that, but they also have coffee making classes for team building! Although not your standard team-building activity, learning to brew a bang-on cuppa with the office is a great way to improve cooperative learning, team dynamics and good communication within your squad.

Students sniffing coffee beans at a coffee making class

Mastering a proper industrial-strength coffee machine is one thing, but learning to work with another barista is a whole new level of cooperating. It requires being in sync with the person on a level akin to fighter pilots. Okay, maybe not that intense, but learning to master the barista basics in a team is a fantastic way to strengthen your communication.  It’s also fun, and a refreshing early-morning alternative to staff drinks.

Are there more coffee schools in Melbourne? Probably. But who knows? The coffee isn’t as good, so does it really count?

Two points for Brisbane coffee.

Do your part and learn how to make barista-grade coffee in Brisbane

Woman admiring the coffee she made at a barista course

The cup is calling you. We're committed to ensuring that every Brisbane resident doesn’t just know how to get a killer tan, crack a beer with a lighter or spend their weekends at the beach but learn how to make coffee for themselves. That's why it's perfect if you're looking for new Brisbane activities.

On the hunt for experience gifts for coffee lovers? Barista courses in Brisbane provide the perfect space to get started on their coffee making journey and learn all you need to know about this craft. 

Coffee School also runs workshops for individuals, teams, couples and groups looking for fun things to do in Brisbane that’ll help them gain a deeper love and respect for the bean. By the end, you'll revolutionise your morning routine and make a delicious cup of coffee!

 





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