Basic Latte Art Course

Master the essentials of latte art with our Basic Latte Art Class in Italy. Learn techniques for perfect hearts, rosettas, and tulips to elevate your barista skills.

The basic latte art course in Florence will teach you to master core designs like hearts, rosettas, and tulips. Ideal for beginners and aspiring baristas and home baristas.

This course is a crucial step to start your latte art journey, whether at home or professionally. With intensive practice and expert guidance, you'll create beautiful patterns and build confidence in your skills.

Along with other courses in the "Espresso Academy Coffee Week" this class will provide you with an unforgettable coffee experience in Italy.

 

  Courses are held in English

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Are you interested in this course?

 
 

During this class in Italy, you will:

  • Get the basics of latte art: flow, wrist, height
  • Get the fundamental pillars of latte art: heart, rosetta and tulip, mastering them you will realize every pattern!
  • Get a lot of latte art training!

 

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This course allows access to two international certifications, both widespread and recognized in the world: IBC and LAGS - Latte Art Grading System

Why Espresso Academy?

  • 1500+ students from all over the world at our Italian headquarters
  • All courses taught in English by certified trainers
  • 30+ branches around the world 

 

  • #1 school in the world on Tripadvisor and Google 
  • The highest number of SCA, LAGS and IBC certified students
  • And… we are in Florence, a city worth  visiting

Latte Art Training Program

  • What types of milk to use, differences in frothing and pouring between whole, skim, fresh, cow's milk, oats, soy and other vegetables
  • Which types of milk jugs are best suited for frothing milk and for latte art
  • Practice: the correct technique for a perfect frothing milk
  • Making the classic cappuccino "white stain"
  • Practice: the basics of latte art: height, flow, wrist movement
  • Practice to make the heart pattern
  • Practice to make the figure of the leaf
  • Practice to make the tulip pattern
  • Evolving from now on: how figures such as reverse and animal figures are made.
  • The use of the latte art pen and the squeezer
  • The new 3D cappuccinos, colored cappuccinos and rainbow cappuccinos.


A second day?

A second day can be connected to this first day, dedicated to advanced latte art and leading to the Latte aert Grading certifications. The program for the second day is as follows.

  • Practice: we take back the patterns made the day before and aim to improve them
  • Practice. Combine multiple figures in one cup: more hearts, more leaves
  • Practice. The advanced latte art: the reverse, the vortex, the swan.
  • Cappuccino with latte art in competition cups
  • How cappuccinos are evaluated in competitions and during the Latte Art Grading System exams
  • Practice. How to improve contrast and symmetry
  • Free practice on figures chosen by the student or aimed at his examination
  • Simulating a Grading exam
  • Eventual final Latte Art Grading exam with Certification (on request)
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Lags - Latte art grading System

The course is preparatory for the Latte Art Grading system certifications

What You Will Learn in the Basic latte art class

Trust the Espresso Academy trainers: Latte art class starts at 10am. Well, at 2pm you will be frustrated.

Latte art seems easy, however it takes time to manage and master the artistry of painting on coffee.

We will take time with the professional espresso machines and liters of milk until you will be able to realize super hearts, rosettas and tulips, the main elements of latte art.

Creating them will enable you topractice and practice, and practice alone to realize every pattern, including the ones winning the last championships!

Your Latte art Course in Florence, Italy

It sounds like a wonderful opportunity to combine a latte art Class with the cultural and artistic riches of Florence, Italy.

Upon completing the course, which is ideal for home barista and coffee enthusiast and regularly features a diverse group of students from across the world in a highly international setting, participants will have the opportunity to explore sites such as the Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, The Duomo, and immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of Florence's medieval city center.

If you wish to enjoy the city or participate in several courses, we have numerous accommodations offering discounts to Espresso Academy students.

It will be a great coffee course. It will be a fantastic journey. It will be an unforgettable experience!

Combine Multiple Courses in One Trip! 

Are you interested in expanding your coffee knowledge beyond tasting and cupping? Our courses are always organized on consecutive days allowing you to participate in multiple courses through a single training trip. Check out our course schedule!

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Do you want to get the best for your coffee education? Join the SCA professional Coffee line. Take all the intermediate coffee SCA classes consecutively, maximizing the value of your time.

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The Espresso Academy Coffee Campus

Are you aiming for  professional level education? This course can also be one of the starting points of the “Espresso Academy Coffee Campus”. The most comprehensive coffee training program globally for coffee professionals.

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Student says...

Stefano AmbrogiStefano Ambrogi
11:04 17 Nov 24
Well done course especially for people new to this industry
V IvanV Ivan
03:12 02 Nov 24
I attended it in November this year..just a fantastic experience..Roberto ,the lecturer, is an amazing guy ,delivering lessons in asuch easy manners.He also takes you for a lunch break to experience real Italian cuisine for little money.Overall, I cam only recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about coffee machines and have fun along the way.Highly,highly, highly recommend.
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SarahSarah
16:14 19 Oct 24
It was a great experience with very nice teachers who spoke English very well. We received a warm welcome and learned a lot about coffee.
Ryan LevyRyan Levy
19:00 10 Jul 24
Traveled to Florence and thought it was a great area to learn more about espresso. The Espresso Academy class was fun, informative and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Alberto Nuñez GomezAlberto Nuñez Gomez
14:46 14 Jun 24
Not only is it a great school full of great coffee enthusiasts and professionals, they also make you live a unique experience in a beautiful city. The combination between theory and practice is perfectly balanced for any level. I recommend it 100% to all those who have a passion for coffee and want to delve deeper into this world. Thank you!
Ollie de SavignyOllie de Savigny
19:56 17 Mar 24
I found Espresso Academy after doing some research into espresso machine maintenance courses; after reading the reviews, and not finding anything suitable based in the UK, I reached out to ask some questions about the course...From the very first email, Cristina was so friendly, knowledgable and welcoming that she put my mind at rest and showed me that Espresso Academy know exactly what they are doing.I booked my flights, my accommodation, and told the team I was coming for the course!I could not recommend these guys enough - they are knowledgable, friendly and absolutely professional. I learned so much in such an engaging, interesting and thorough way that I have come home and been able to apply my knowledge immediately - starting my own small business in the UK.The course leader - Robert - is so kind, welcoming and full of knwoledge - but most importantly he is an excellent teacher, delivering the information in an easy to understand way to a mix of abilities in the class.I met some fantastic people and have made some friendships for life - and for even more joy, you get to stay in Florence when you're visiting for a course and what a beautiful city to stay in!Thank you for such a wonderful experience, and I hope to come back and visit again in the future :)
StephenStephen
20:19 17 Jan 24
Fantastic course on coffee machine maintenance, learned a lot in the short amount of time the course runs. Robert is a great teacher, easy going, explains things well and answers all questions. All other staff members we met during the course were also incredibly polite and welcoming. Well worth the travel.
Andrew HenleyAndrew Henley
13:04 14 Jan 24
The course at the academy was very good. very friendly team and professional teaching.
Daniel AguadoDaniel Aguado
21:00 13 Jan 24
I would like to thank the academy for providing a qualitative formation in a time where such things are difficult to find and sadly underrated.I would also like to particularly commend Robert, our teacher, who has managed to show me in a very short amount of time a wealth of accessible and comprehensible information on a difficult subject. He is awesome, poised, didactic, knowledgeable, approachable and generally very pleasant to be around.
Amit BiswasAmit Biswas
16:33 03 Dec 23
It was fantastic 3 days of learning. It was one of the important learning experiences I had. Trainer was very professional, calm, respectful and friendly. If you are in coffee business, you must do one of their course depending on what you need. Highly recommend.
Ferdinando FerraraFerdinando Ferrara
09:47 27 Nov 23
Excellent experience, recommended to all those who want to expand their knowledge of the world of coffee. I was followed by Professor Michele Cantarella at the Castorino roasting company and here I had the opportunity to see the roasting, to taste many types of coffee, to learn the basics ofMilk art.
Tobias EngelTobias Engel
12:53 02 Nov 23
If you want to learn everything about Coffee, the way how to do your own tasty Espresso, Latte Art this is the place to go. Enthusiatic trainers, very good mix of theory and practice. I wish the team of Espresso Academy all the best and a big thank you for the 2 day's of introduction of italian coffee philosophy 🙂
Maha HamdanMaha Hamdan
09:42 28 Apr 23
I’ve been planning to follow my passion for coffee with a professional training course and I found what I was looking for at The Espresso Academy. From the start Cristiana was very helpful for planning and booking this course for me, responding promptly and making it easier for my needs. During the course Gabriele was doing his best for me to get the most of this course, he was very kind, helpful and attentive. He went above and beyond to give the best experience. It was obviously about the coffee and the passion of coffee rather than just another commercial training course. , I really enjoyed every moment and learned a lot. I also gained confidence in my knowledge and skills. Thank you Espresso Academy.
Sherly CSherly C
11:21 20 Feb 23
High quality classes offered by friendly, serious and very experienced teachers??? i loved it- i can only recommend!
Yuanshi NiYuanshi Ni
09:51 17 Feb 23
Super recommended!!! Instructor was super nice, the content was engaging , I made my first espresso & cappuccino, it was an absolutely fun experience ?
Martyna PakoszMartyna Pakosz
19:20 11 Oct 22
An excellent experience, highly recommend to someone just getting into coffee. Very calm, patient and knowledgeable teachers with whom it was only pleasure to work with. :) 10/10
Pinja ErikssonPinja Eriksson
16:42 12 Dec 21
Took the two day advanced barista course and it exceeded my expectations. Great teachers, great content, and even though it was a short course we got plenty of time to practice actual coffee making without sparing milk. And a bonus is the opportunity to meet coffee students from all over the world, that most likely share similar goals to yours. Highly recommend for anyone getting into coffee business.
Arianna BärArianna Bär
21:22 15 Feb 21
I've attended many courses at Espresso Academy Firenze and I loved it! The staff is incredibly friendly and the courses very nice structured. Theory and lots of practice and we could even visit the roastery! The whole place smells of coffee :) During the pandemic I've also attended a couple Online Courses which were great and the teacher answered all the questions. I totally recommend going there to learn about coffee and become friends with the most amazing teachers :) Hope to see you soon guys!!
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Our trainers

Simone Celli - trainer

Simone Celli

A real barista, with many years of experience behind the counter. His blog ilcaffeespressoitaliano.com is the most read italian coffee blog in the world! He´s a trainer for the Barista, Brewing and Latte Art courses and official LAGS certifier.

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