Beginner Barista Coffee Course with 200 Degrees

200 Degrees are running their beginner barista course in Lincoln on Friday 6 November, a three-hour session led by their head baristas. It's aimed at budding coffee enthusiasts or anyone who's never actually made a coffee on an espresso machine, so if you've spent years drinking it without ever knowing what's happening behind the counter, this is the one.

The course follows the journey from bean to cup, starting with the world of coffee growing and origin, then moving through processing techniques, roasting and quality. From there it gets practical: how to pull a proper espresso, the art of steaming milk and pouring latte art, and the history, science and practical elements of making coffee. Reviewers have called it very comprehensive, taking in every stage from how the coffee is grown and roasted to the extraction process, so you'll walk away knowing what's actually in your cup rather than just how to press a button.

When you finish, you don't leave empty-handed. You'll get a 10% voucher for use in 200 Degrees shops, a free 250g bag of coffee or a pack of coffee pods, and a certificate to show for it. The minimum age is 16, and under-18s have to be accompanied by an adult. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, so there's plenty of time to use them.

The course runs for three hours and costs £100. It's available on selected dates, and you'll need to book at least four weeks in advance to secure your spot.