Great Barista Challenge | Bettr Academy

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Great Barista Challenge

Unleash your inner barista in our immersive Great Barista Challenge workshop.

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Minutes

Location:

Bettr Academy or Off-site

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Core activities

Hands-on activities

Duration:

Minutes

Location:

Bettr Academy or Off-site

Enquire now

Core activities

Introduction to Bettr

Get to know us and the diverse stories behind our people at Bettr! We have come a long way as a B-corporation in Singapore from serving coffee to our growing academy that continues to give back to students of all walks of life.

Sustainability in Coffee Today

Understand the impact of coffee on the environment and how you can be more sustainable while enjoying your favorite cup of coffee.

Sensory Activity

Become a discerning consumer as you learn about coffee flavours and aromas through a multi-sensory activity.

Watch & Learn: Hand Brewing

Understand the essentials elements to an ideal brew as trainers demonstrate popular hand-brew methods. Sip some coffee as you discover your favourite cup or brew method.

Hands-on activities

Great Barista Challenge (90 min)

Unleash your inner barista in our immersive Great Barista Challenge workshop, where you’ll learn the secrets to creating perfectly balanced espresso and silky, dreamy milk-based coffee beverages like lattes and cappuccinos.

Extract delicious espresso
Achieve your very own “silky dreamy” milk froth through good milk frothing technique
Create & enjoy delectable lattes and cappuccinos

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100% Reviews Straight from the Community

"The course was comprehensive, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in coffee brewing. The instructors Rachel & Sunny were professional and passionate, making the learning process enjoyable and engaging. What sets Bettr Academy apart is their commitment to social impact. They run programs for marginalized groups and adopt sustainable practices, which resonated with me on a personal level."

EightBitRockz

Academy Student, WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service

"Enjoyed and learnt a lot from this course. The trainers (Sonny and Oscar) were extremely skilled and helpful. The lessons were well structured and the content of the classes is comprehensive. The practical sessions are also really good for hands on practice. Will highly recommend."

Nicole

Academy Student

"Attended the 3 days course WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service conducted by Bettr and was extremely impressed by the conduct of the course. Instructors (Oscar & Dhinesh) were very engaging and knowledgeable. Classroom and equipment are very clean & well maintained, and I believe everyone walked out of the course achieving all the learning outcomes."

Kenneth T

"Great classrooms setup and machines, trainers with good humour and precise teaching, especially Dhinesh, Shirley & Oscar. They guided us well, from the basics to the advanced and technical. All in, the sessions were more enjoyable from their positive energy and calm professionalism. Glad I was recommended this school, and being a small part of supporting their social enterprise, makes it more meaningful."

Phay Yeo

Academy Student

"Skillsfuture claimable. Great Experience – Informative and Fun! The instructors were highly professional yet managed to keep the class engaging and enjoyable throughout. One of the highlights was the hands-on experience—we had plenty of time to actually try making coffee ourselves, which made the learning so much more fun and practical.

H Y

Academy Student

"I thoroughly enjoy these classes, WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Services and SCA Barista Skill Intermediate. The trainers are particularly professional and friendly, ensuring that you comprehend both the theoretical and practical aspects of the training. I strongly recommend these classes to beginners who are new to coffee or those who aspire to become professional baristas. "

Alvi Gan

Academy Student

"I recently completed the WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service course using my SkillsFuture credits, and it was a great experience. The course was well-structured, comprehensive, and easy to follow, with a good balance of theory and hands-on practice. The trainers were knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do, which made the learning process enjoyable. Highly recommend Bettr for anyone looking to build solid foundations in specialty coffee."

Tina Tan

Academy Student, WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service

"The barista course with Bttr academy was intense but rewarding learning experience. Get ready to learn and do things fast, appreciate the process and workflow and learn new skills. Great experience for coffee enthusiasts and aspiring baristas."

Swathi Ramalingam

Academy Student

"Enjoyed the foundation and intermediate barista courses immensely! Sunny was an amazing instructor and so patient with us, we learnt a lot and will recommend anyone who is aiming to get their SCA certification to come here!"

Eyu Zang

Academy Student

"The training covered espresso preparation, various brewing methods, as well as coffee tools, equipment management, and hygiene best practices. Trainers Jimmy and Ros were knowledgeable, patient, and clear in their instruction, providing a good balance of theory and hands-on practice. Overall, a valuable and well-delivered course. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build or strengthen their barista fundamentals."

Keck Teng Hong Benjamin

Academy Student

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