The 40+ minute DVD features four of the country's most talented baristas demonstrating sophisticated latte art techniques, expanding the viewer's idea of what is possible when espresso and milk are combined in a cup.In addition to The Simple Heart, viewers will learn more complicated pours including The Triple Rosetta, The Apple, The Autumn Leaf, The Little Flower and The Fire-breathing Dragon. The featured baristas also discuss the fundamentals of coffee grinding, espresso extraction and milk texturing.
The DVD was shot at the American Barista & Coffee School in Portland, Oregon and directed by Bruce Milletto, president of Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup.
The featured baristas - Billy Wilson of Portland, Oregon, Chris Defario of "Gimme Coffee" in Ithaca, New York, Bellissimo consultant Matt Milletto and Austin Gregory - exhibit a passion for coffee and flair for showmanship that make the video/DVD entertaining as well as educational.
Price: $69.95
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Espresso 101 is a complete training course in espresso and brewed coffee. This award-winning professional video training tool is the industry standard for training you and your employees. This DVD will cut the normal 20-hour employee-training cycle down to three or four hours. This tool pays for itself with the first employee trained. Each package includes a study guide, multiple-choice test with answer key, barista diploma and a durable library case.