Beginner Barista Coffee Course with 200 Degrees

200 Degrees are running their beginner barista course in Lincoln on Sunday 1 November, and it's one of those things that's a bit easier to explain when you see what's actually in it. It's a three-hour session led by their head baristas, taking you from bean to cup through the history, the science, and the practical side of making coffee. It's aimed at budding coffee enthusiasts, people who've just picked up a home espresso machine, and anyone wanting to kick-start a professional barista journey.

Over the course of the morning, you'll cover the whole process: how coffee is grown, roasted, and ground, then the actual technique of tamping, espresso extraction, steaming milk, and latte art. It's a fair bit of ground to cover in one go, so it's a good one to do if you've been messing about with a machine at home and want to get the basics properly sorted rather than just guessing your way through it. You'll walk away with a certificate to show you've done it, too.

There's a bit more to it than just the teaching, though. You get a 10% voucher to use in their shops, and you'll leave with either a free 250g bag of coffee or a pack of coffee pods to keep you going at home. The minimum age is 16, and under-18s have to be accompanied by an adult. The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, so you've plenty of time to make use of it.

The course costs £100 and runs for three hours, though you'll need to book at least four weeks in advance to get your spot. 200 Degrees run it across seven locations in the UK, so if you're not in Lincoln, you can find it at one of their other sites.