Melbourne Coffee Academy in Scoresby, Victoria, Australia | Education

Melbourne Coffee Academy

Locality: Scoresby, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8761 9176

Address: Level 3, 44 Lakeview Drive Scoresby, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.melbournecoffeeacademy.com.au

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24.01.2022 Missing moments like these...

24.01.2022 What crazy times we live in! With all that is happening, we have decided to put our courses on hold for now. This is to ensure a safe environment for all our students, staff and tenants working around us. For the time being, please support your local cafe, buy beans from your favourite roaster and take care of each other! The hospitality industry needs you right now. I know many of you on here are directly affected and now is the time to practice genuine hospitalit...y - take care of your loved ones, support one another and evaluate what really matters to you. Dont worry about us, we will be back better than ever once it is completely safe to open! Thanks to everyone that had courses booked over the next month for being understanding and supportive of our decision. For now, Ill be isolating at home with my 3 boys. Wish me luck! Ill try to post some stories of my coffee adventures at home. - Charles See more

24.01.2022 For all you baristas out there... when was the last time you looked at your wastage levels? Lets start with milk. All good baristas should know how to steam just enough milk for most of your drinks (or various combinations of each). In general, specialty coffee baristas throw away around 10% of their milk purely because its an afterthought. For example, if you go through 50 litres a day, that equates to 5 litres of wastage, costing the business an average of $2500+ a year! ...Same can be applied to coffee wastage. How many times have you recklessly thrown out shots for the sake of quality? Each time we purge the grinder, it costs about 50c which easily adds up to thousands over the year. The pursuit of quality should never be an excuse to ignore sustainable practices. Times are getting tough in the coffee industry and we need to bring wastage back into the conversation. See more

23.01.2022 We launched a new course! This ones for all you coffee enthusiasts out there that want to know more about coffee but not necessarily how to make it. We dive into how origin, processing, varietal, roasting and brewing can affect the final flavour in your cup. We will be featuring some of our favourite Melbourne roasters so come ready to drink LOTS of delicious coffee! Great as a gift for the coffee loving friend in your life too Link in bio.

22.01.2022 Baristas should always develop their fundamentals. Tamping // Distribution // Froth Level // Milk Texture // Milk Temperature // White Dots // Workflow // Cleanliness // Service We love teaching latte art, dialling in, palate development and filter coffee but they should always be built upon these basic skills. Never stop learning but never forget the importance of these core fundamentals for your customer.

21.01.2022 So good to be back running barista courses! There have been some seriously talented students coming through and im continually inspired by their passion and dedication to learn.

20.01.2022 This is our preferred way to steam milk. If you get the right position, angle and height, you barely have to move the jug to achieve silky, delicious milk... of course with most things, there is a lot of nuance but thats what training and practice is for right? Cant wait time have you back in for classes!

20.01.2022 Who else is brewing more filter coffee at home?

20.01.2022 Meet Gal @frankthecoffeeman - some of you would have seen him around. He has been with us since February and we couldnt be happier to have him as part of the team. Over the last 7 years he has been a Head Barista, Manager, Roaster and Coffee Trainer, bringing a wealth of experience from around the world. Originally from Melbourne, Gal spent the last 2 years travelling overseas working at some of the top specialty coffee places including @boccacoffee in Amsterdam. H...e also ran coffee operations and roasting at @bubbascoffeephangan from 2018-2019. For those of you in Melbourne, he probably has made you a coffee at one of the many specialty coffee places our city has to offer. Most recently, he has been involved in the setup and training of @duxcoffeebar where this beautiful photo was taken. Check it out. You may still find him there once in awhile. Please make him feel welcome and give a shout out if you know him! He is one of the friendliest, versatile and most passionate baristas youll ever meet. See more

20.01.2022 Due to the new Stage 4 restrictions, well be wrapping things up for the next 6 weeks. Well be giving our training academy a deep clean and have it ready to go once we re-open. Online home barista sessions are still running and gift vouchers available for purchase. On a personal note, Ill be at home figuring out how to keep 3 kids alive and entertained. Stay tuned for random coffee / kid content in my stories Take care everyone and lets get through this together! - Charles

19.01.2022 Happy weekend everyone! Were lucky to be drinking an extremely delicious, super rare coffee from the Jansen farm in Panama. This coffee is a green tip geisha that was naturally processed for an extended 119 hour ferment. Roasted beautifully from the team at @tinmancoffeeroasters , this coffee was meant to be used for the recent Brewers Cup competition that unfortunately had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Fortunate to have good mates who have been kind enough to share this coffee me! If you are looking for something exceptional to brew on filter, you can still find it on their website... Any other special coffees out there?

19.01.2022 Super slow-mo rosetta coming your way!

18.01.2022 Aeropress: Quick, easy, reliable and consistent! Who says you cant make delicious coffee and look good at the same time

17.01.2022 So HAPPY to finally be able to open our doors next week! We’re giving ourselves a few days to ease into classes as it’s going to be a busy month. Barista Apprenticeships are already booked out for November with only 6 spots left for the rest of the year. Get in quick if you’re interested in securing a spot! Can’t wait to visit some of our favourite cafes for a dine in coffee this week... We love you Melbourne!

17.01.2022 How do you get super silky texture on your latte art? The key is confidence and speed! Never second guess yourself and keep your motions fluid and efficient. And yes, you need perfect milk #betterfasterbarista

16.01.2022 Gearing up for another big morning of free coffees at @watermanbiz - We think its a pretty great perk for everyone around us plus it teaches our apprentices what its like to get absolutely slammed on the coffee machine!

14.01.2022 Do you know we do a wide range of private, personalised courses? Everything from in depth one on one training, to specific courses designed to prepare you for opening a cafe one day. Many years in the coffee industry has given us plenty of experience and we want to share that with you! Get in touch to find out more.

13.01.2022 Its so encouraging to see more people brewing good coffee at home! Weve been to quite a few homes lately and there are some beautiful (and epic) setups out there. Whether its espresso, filter or stovetop, make sure to grind fresh and regularly experiment to find the correct grind size. If you have a decent espresso setup at home and want to significantly improve your skills, get in touch! We do private, in home training and are confident in our ability to step up your coffee game.... with the right knowledge and training, anyone can make cafe quality coffee at home.

13.01.2022 Looks like were going to be in lockdown a little while longer! We were hoping to resume courses next week but it seems like we will have to wait until the end of October. Thanks to everyone who are waiting on courses or those that have recently purchased gift vouchers. We greatly appreciate your patience and support! Once we get further details, we will be in touch... On the bright side, spring is here and were loving the warmer weather in Melbourne. Stay strong everyone We got this!

12.01.2022 One more spot available for our Barista Masterclass starting August 10. This is our most complete and extensive program, combining all our main courses together and giving you a combination of in-depth specialty coffee training and practical experience in a live cafe environment. Whos in?

12.01.2022 Our first Barista Masterclass is kicking off for the year! This course extensively develops all the fundamental skills of a specialty coffee barista and further applies them to a real life cafe environment. It usually runs once a month but we only have 1 spot left for the next course starting 23 March. Website has all the details - check it out!

12.01.2022 Slowsetta kinda day

12.01.2022 Who else has stepped up their coffee game at home? With all that is going on, now is the time to learn some new skills! If youre not too sure where to start, try an Aeropress - its easy, repeatable and makes a great coffee. However, there are so many options out there... the humble plunger, a delicate pourover or the classic stovetop. We like our coffee black but all these devices can be adjusted to suit milk if you prefer. Trust us, its not that hard and there are so many great resources online (especially now) to get you started. However if you have any questions, reach out to us in the comments section and we would love to help you out!

11.01.2022 Can’t wait to smash out some coffees again!

11.01.2022 We only use the highest quality coffee for our barista courses. Our house blend and single origins are from @dukes_coffee but we also regularly feature delicious coffees from @woodandcocoffee @makercoffeemelbourne and @smallbatchroast - Our goal is to offer fresh, delicious and ethical coffees that we personally like to drink but are also happy to recommend. One of the most effective ways to learn coffee is to taste and drinking the best coffee will only motivate you to be better #drinkbettercoffee

11.01.2022 Weve been given the green light to re-open our coffee training academy! Weve made some slight adjustments, with reduced class sizes (to a maximum of 2 people) while keeping tighter hygiene and social distancing practices. However we cant tell you how nice it is to be able to open our doors! Thanks to everyone who had already booked in for being patient and supportive during these challenging times. Weve already had some fun and extremely technical classes over the last week but cant wait to see some fresh faces in We do courses suitable for aspiring baristas, home espresso enthusiasts, filter coffee lovers and experienced baristas that want to further develop their skills. Share the love and tag someone if you want to support what we are trying to do in this wonderful coffee industry!

10.01.2022 Starting our week right! One of the many beautiful places to enjoy a coffee around our training space.

08.01.2022 Happy Friday! Hope everyone is starting their day with a delicious coffee

08.01.2022 Wow big first week back! It’s very encouraging to see such a wide range of passionate coffee people coming through our academy. It’s going to be a big month ahead with only a few spots left for a few classes. We only have 1 spot left for our Barista Masterclass on January 4 otherwise we are completely booked out until March 2021. Get in quick to avoid any disappointment. For anyone that’s booked recently, we look forward to having you in!

08.01.2022 How do you distribute your coffee? There are so many ways to go about it but make sure it is consistent, reliable and efficient. Getting your fundamentals right is the only way to consistently improve as a barista.

07.01.2022 Our Advanced Espresso Course focuses on flavour, dialling in, advanced milk skills and a deeper understanding of espresso theory. At the same time we always feature an exciting selection of coffees from some of the best roasters around Melbourne... come ready to dive deep and drink lots of delicious coffee!

07.01.2022 Wheres your favourite place to sit back and enjoy a coffee?

06.01.2022 Another beautiful day in Melbourne! With cafe restrictions set to ease in the coming weeks, wheres the first place you want to sit down and enjoy a coffee?

06.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone! I know were already half way into Jan but hope you all had a good holiday season! We are already getting back into the swing of things at MCA. Lots happening this year and we cant wait to share it with you!

05.01.2022 Our Barista Apprenticeship program is back in full swing and we couldnt be more excited! This course really is one of the most unique and meaningful things that we do. Training up aspiring baristas and actually giving them the practical experience needed to get a job is incredibly satisfying and much needed for the specialty coffee industry. If you are interested, check out our website for course availability - we just started again last week but already have bookings filling up over the next 2 months.

04.01.2022 Who else misses making coffee in a busy cafe? We can’t wait to see coffee shops pumping again in Melbourne...

03.01.2022 Were taking a break heading into Christmas but back into it soon after with a few days of jam packed classes. For those wanting to book in a course during the holidays, we are unfortunately booked out till mid January. There is still availability for the remainder of January so if you want to secure a spot... get in quick! Other than that, thanks to all of you for an amazing year! Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the sunshine with family and friends

03.01.2022 Who else is missing sitting down for one of these?

02.01.2022 Bookings are back open on our website! Fingers crossed we can open our doors on October 19 but it’s looking pretty positive Thank you to everyone that has been patiently waiting... I think the rest of the year is going to be busy so get in quick to secure a spot!

02.01.2022 Nailing your follow through is crucial when pouring rosettas. Keep it thin, straight and make sure you dont follow through over the edge of the cup. How do you get there? Basically, LOTS of practice and repetition. However, the cheapest and most efficient way is to practice with water. This will help build muscle memory and control much faster, without wasting the coffee and milk.

01.01.2022 Takeaway cup sizes. Who would have thought this could be such a complicated and contentious issue in the coffee industry. Here we have a 6oz, 8oz and 12oz cup. For starters, why are we even using ounces in Australia? Thats another conversation... but the real issue is why we have different sizes for dine in and takeaway. Dine in cups are usually around 200ml while takeaways are often 250ml. This leads to inconsistency in the recipe and therefore the flavour of the coffee. Fo...r consumers, its the norm but for baristas and cafe owners, it can be quite complicated. Either we disappoint the customer with an inconsistent product or we end up spending more on the cost of goods. Personally, we like that there is a trend toward using 6oz (or 200ml) small takeaway cups but also acknowledge it will take some time to change consumer expectations. As a consumer, what are your thoughts? See more

01.01.2022 Any home baristas out there struggling to get good results from your coffee machine? Weve just launched an online, one on one training and consultation session! Since we are back in lockdown here in Melbourne, we may as well embrace it and drink better coffee at home... the silver lining is this course is also available to anyone else around the world. These personalised sessions are designed to be quick and affordable while still giving in-depth professional tips and advice that is guaranteed to improve your coffee game. Check out our website to find out more! With the right training and direction, we truly believe anyone can make cafe quality coffee at home!

01.01.2022 In light of the current restrictions in Victoria, we are still open and operating as normal! To be honest, nothing has changed for us as we continue to operate under the same guidelines as the last stage 3 lockdown. If you want to know more about our COVID-19 response, check out the link in our bio. Through all this, we promise there will be plenty of good vibes, intense training and lots of delicious coffee!