Coffee is more than a drink, it’s a craft. The Seven Miles Barista Handbook is our practical training guide to help baristas build confidence and consistency on bar, from espresso fundamentals through to milk texture, latte art and equipment cleanliness.
What’s inside
- Espresso fundamentals: the key parts of the espresso machine and grinder, and how they influence extraction.
- Developing a recipe: how to think in dose, yield and time, including a practical starting point for brew ratio and shot timing.
- Distribution, tamping and channelling: how to reduce uneven flow and improve consistency shot to shot.
- Milk texture: step‑by‑step steaming technique and how to split milk across multiple drinks while keeping texture consistent.
- Latte art basics: building a clean canvas and the mechanics of pattern, placement, and finishing the pour.
- Cleanliness: backflushing routines during service and end of day, plus guidance on soaking key parts safely.
- Self‑assessment checklist: a simple scoring system to track progress across espresso, milk, sensory, cleaning, and workflow.