“We are so happy with the barista training course. We learned
soooo much. So glad we called and scheduled. In addition to the
hands on training, Johnnie generously shared invaluable tips and
advice - and was happy to answer all our questions - at no extra
cost. We are now feeling very confident about moving forward with
our new restaurant. Thanks Johnnie!!”
Jason and Jenn
"Prior
to meeting Johnnie, I knew nothing about coffee or the coffee business.
I barely knew the difference between a latte and a cappuccino! I
decided to take his private one-on-one training course when my family
bought a bakery cafe, and it was one of the best decisions I made
as a cafe owner.
Louisa
(the scheduler) was not kidding when she told me over the phone
that the class was going to be intense and full of information,
but Johnnie made it really fun. On the day of the private training,
he jumped right in and taught me how to make over 20 drinks using
a state-of-the-art Italian espresso machine and freshly roasted
beans. I learned how to safely operate the espresso machine and
tools and was able to make all the drinks like a true barista. Texturing
the foam was the hardest part for me, but with a lot of HANDS-ON
practice under Johnnie's supervision, I got it down. I honestly
could not believe how much I learned in 1 day! The course also came
with a recipe book, which was phenomenal and had a lot of useful
tips.
If you
are looking to learn about the coffee business, I highly recommend
Johnnie at CoffeeTrainers.com. He will exceed all
of your expectations."
Katrina
Y., Northridge, CA.
We recently trained the staff at
Tacos and Beer, Authentic Mexican Cooking & Catering
in Beaumont, CA.
Delicious food and drinks!!
"We learned so much at the CoffeeTrainers.com
barista training and 30 minute consultation with Johnnie.
We were a bit nervous at first but he made the whole experience
fun - yet super informative. We loved that he focused all his attention
on us - instead of being in a group classroom 
environment.
The price of this course is outstanding compared to other courses
we looked into. Thank you so much for answering all our questions
and concerns about the coffee business during our 30 minute consultation.
We recommend Johnnie to anyone wanting to start a coffee or restaurant
biz. He's a real professional and know his stuff. He even answered
more questions a few weeks later - at no extra cost! And also recommended
a great source for coffee beans at wholesale price. Super cool!"
Mo and Rabia
Delay
and Dania came all the way from Honduras to Los Angeles
for our hands on Barista Training course withJohnnie.They also got
the best pricing on espresso equipment, bypassing middlemen - saving
them $$$$. They will be coming back to take our coffee bean roasting
lessons.
“Johnnie
I cannot thank you enough for all you taught me and my son. Starting
a new coffee shop for our church has been such a challenge. Not
having much experience with the coffee business – left us
relying on the equipment installers and the reps which we purchased
our products from - to "train us". The drinks did not
taste good. The coffee did not taste right. I soon realized we were
not ready for Opening Night so I postponed it. I am so thankful
I did. I was driving home so discouraged that night, but this forced
me to do more research and I found you - CoffeeTrainers!! You came
to our facility and trained us - hands on barista training - over
and over till we knew what we were doing. And unknown to us -- Johnnie
discovered our espresso machine was not working correctly! We had
relied on the word of the restaurant equipment installers along
with their rep. But 
Johnnie
called the company out – during our training day to correct
the issues with our machine. Johnnie explained to them (for us)
what was wrong, what needed to be done - and it was fixed the next
day. Thank you Johnnie and Louisa for teaching us how things should
taste. You helped us put together a menu and you trained us to make
over 20 different drinks. Johnnie - you also taught us so much about
running our business – and provided resources where to get
better quality ingredients. I only wish I would have found you before
we installed our machines and bought those other products. I have
had to take many steps back but I feel so good where we are now.
I have all new products coming. In that, I am so excited and very
proud to serve because I know the quality of our drinks will be
great!! I know we are finally on the right path. Thank you CoffeeTrainers
for showing us and guiding us. I can never express how much I appreciate
all you both have done for us.”
Lisa L., Canoga Park, CA.
For
Barista Training or Consulting
Call or TEXT Louisa at 1-310-990-2704
“As
an actor, my upcoming role in an HBO series required being a highly
skilled barista. My director said, “You can’t 'act'
being a barista”. There’s lots to know and you can easily
burn yourself if you don’t know what you’re doing. Thankfully
our production manager contacted CoffeeTrainers.com. This
barista training course was great. It was hands on and concise.
No videos or long drawn out classes filled with fluff. Johnnie made
me feel at ease. He explained, then showed me how to complete each
task, and then I practiced – until I got it right. Amazing
how much I learned! Johnnie’s a pro - a great instructor.
He just gets right to it. Now I’m a skilled barista so between
acting gigs - I have a new skill to fall back on. Or maybe I’ll
open a coffee shop. Thanks again.”
Andy B., Actor
"We
had the BEST experience ever with Johnnie and CoffeeTrainers.com.
Johnnie and one of his associates came to our new restaurant in
La Habra to train my staff. I would say to anyone who wishes to
start a coffee shop - to consult with Johnnie and take his barista
training! The cost is extremely reasonable and the course is concise
and extremely organized. On top of all that - Johnnie's wisdom and
experience was priceless. He worked side by side with my staff,
training us each to make over 20 proprietary barista drinks. He
also taught us safety, customer service, mastering the skill of
making foam (which is an art in itself), how to properly steam and
heat various liquids, and he provided his barista recipe guide to
ensure that we all make consistent, delicious coffee drinks. In
addition, Johnnie shared many tips on how to succeed in the coffee
business and how to ensure repeat business. We learned so much -
in just one day! He answered all our questions about the coffee
business. Lastly, we were all a bit nervous at first, but with Johnnie's
sense of humor and knowledge, he made the entire experience fun.
I rate his service a 10 out of 10!
David Z. , La Habra
Introducing
the managers and staff at Bean Coffee Roasters
in Temecula, CA. We trained their staff at their location. Photo
includes CoffeeTrainers.com Master Coffee Guru Johnnie
with Ethan, Zackary, Hanna and Abby.
CoffeeTrainers.com
1-4 individuals at your business or we can train one to four individuals
at our training facility in Los Angeles. For more info, contact
Louisa at 1-310-990-2704 or see our COURSE
FEES page.
“We
loved training with Johnnie and Louisa from CoffeeTrainers.com.
Their barista training course is “heads 
above”
others we considered. First, this is not an on-line video course.
Second, this is “hands-on” barista training. Expert
trainer Johnnie, first demonstrates what to do, then he stands alongside
overseeing that you make every drink correctly, before moving on
to the next recipe. We learned everything one needs to know –
from safety and running shots, to making the perfect foam and over
20 outstanding barista drinks. What we also really enjoyed is that
CoffeeTrainers came to our tech firm to train three of us in one
day - on our own espresso machine. But good news is... if you don’t
have an espresso machine, you can go to their Los Angeles facility
to train on their professional equipment.
Bottom
line is, their concise barista training course allowed us to become
confident, successful baristas. We also got a complimentary Barista
Guide that outlines everything you need as well as all the barista
drink recipes – so we we’ll never forget how to make
any drink. CoffeeTrainers, Johnnie and Louisa made the training
fun and informational too. BTW: Johnnie is a stand-up comedian so
his sense of humor helps you feel calm. In fact he offered so many
helpful tips and answered all of our questions throughout the day.
In a nutshell – the barista training offered by CoffeeTrainers.com
is unbeatable in so many ways – educational, fun, affordable
and they train on-site if that’s what you want. Thanks Johnnie
and Louisa for the best barista training course ever.”
Three
Happy Techies,
Fuhu, Inc., El Segundo, CA.
For
Barista Training or Consulting
Call or TEXT Louisa at 1-310-990-2704
“As
a successful tech firm, our productivity increased once we hired
CoffeeTrainers.com! Our employees now enjoy our on-site barista
bar – and get right back to work. They used to leave the building
for over 30 minutes to buy coffee at a local coffee place –
but now their breaks take less than half the time! Other great things
about Johnnie and CoffeeTrainers.com ….they came on-site and
not only trained three of our employees to make delicious coffee
drinks, they helped us secure the best lease on our espresso machine
–including all the stainless steel tools we needed. And I
must say my staff had a fun time with Johnnie. He was delightful
to work with and by the end of the day we were trained baristas!
Johnnie also provided us with a list of ingredients to shop for
to get us started and he gave us a couple (complimentary) bags of
their freshly roasted coffee beans. Now whenever we need fresh,
roasted beans, we call Johnnie and Louisa at CoffeeTrainers and
they get our coffee delivered within two days!! This is by far THE
best one stop service for barista training and coffee bean delivery.
I highly recommend this to all businesses. Lastly – the best
thing about having our own in-house barista station is that our
visitors love our fresh espresso drinks. This makes a great impression.
But – NOW because our employees no longer have to step out
to BUY coffee, productivity has increased and my boss is thrilled!
Thanks Johnnie!”
Lisa B. Los Angeles, CA.
“Louisa
and Johnnie were very concise and informative experts. They made
sure I understood and felt comfortable before moving on to the next
step in training! This course was one on one training - which was
phenomenal! They also provided me with a training manual to help
guide me through the steps of a coffee barista/owner. I highly recommend
their one on one hands-on training to anyone wanting to start their
own business!!!! Even after completing my barista training, Johnnie
and Louisa answered any additional questions that I had in an effective
and timely manner and they also helped with site selection input
and menu advice at no additional costs. Being a new business owner
can be very frustrating at times but having the constant support
of Johnnie and Louisa has made my transition less stressful. I highly
recommend any new coffee business owner to join the Graves team!!!
“ Lydia C.
"My
training with John and Louisa was honestly amazing! I went in there
not knowing anything about coffee, I feel I learned a great deal
of stuff. Extremely patient, knowledgeable, kind and friendly!!!
Great people! Thank you so much!!!!”.
Virgi V.
"If
you're interested in being in the coffee business in any capacity,
I strongly suggest you give CoffeeTrainers.com a try. Whether you're
interested in opening up your own shop, an established owner that
wants to train their staff, or just want to learn the basics, Johnnie
and Louisa have got you covered. Setting up an appointment is simple:
all you need to do is send an e-mail to Louisa. She'll respond within
twenty-four hours and will work with your schedule in order to accommodate
a time frame that will work for all parties involved. Louisa will
also send a confirmation/reminder e-mail the day before training.
Training
takes place in a professional coffee facility. Johnnie, who has
a vast amount of experience opening and operating coffee shops,
does the bulk of barista training. You're baptized by fire as Johnnie
immediately starts training you in a mock station. The station is
set up to be nearly identical to the environment a barista might
find himself in. All of the equipment is industry NSF standard.
In fact, most of the equipment used during barista training is far
superior to anything your everyday coffee shop would have behind
the counter.
Johnnie
will cover everything you'll need to know as you learn how to make
all your standard hot, iced, and blended drinks (in addition to
a few odd requests you may run into). The great thing about training
in this set up is that you'll have access to the very best equipment
in an easy going, no stress environment. As a trainee, you will
be given ample time to become comfortable with each step and Johnnie
makes certain that you're at a good level of consistency and comfort
before moving on. At the end of the day you should be able to slip
into a coffee shop's roster of baristas while maintaining the shop's
standards of flavor and efficiency of service. In addition to learning
about the various types of drinks you'll need to know, you get a
barista recipe guide to take with you and Johnnie will also familiarize
you with every single piece of equipment you're likely to run into
as well as the maintenance needed to keep your well-oiled machine
running like a well-oiled machine.
At the
conclusion of the barista training you will be afforded the opportunity
to sit down and have a consultation session with Johnnie and Louisa.
Here, Louisa will go over a well written supplies and resource guide.
The guide includes everything you'd need to know in the realm of
operations. It covers everything from 'where to get your supplies,
what's a fair (current) market price, various red tape, customer
interaction, marketing and branding, and a lot more. Consultation
is also a great time to squeeze in any questions you've forgotten
to ask previously (though I'll doubt you'll need it [prior to my
training, I had jotted a significant amount of questions on a notepad,
and by the end of my training and consult every single one of them
had already been answered]).
You'd really
be hard pressed to find a better experience - especially at the
price point. I had done my research before contacting Louisa. I
found other reputable programs, but the fees were usually much higher,
scheduling was usually not as flexible, and programs were generally
inefficient with the time used to train you. CoffeeTrainers.com
has definitely streamlined the process without any detriment to
your education.
On top
of everything, Coffee Gurus, Johnnie and Louisa are just great people
and are easy to build a rapport with. It's plainly clear that they
care about your education and want to equip you with the tools to
land a position at a reputable coffee shop or open your very own
by the day's end. Between their outgoing personalities and vast
amount of experience, it's really easy to see why they're so successful
in their industry. Whether you're interested in acquiring a new
skill set or looking to embark on a new business venture, you should
definitely start by training with Johnnie at CoffeeTrainers.com."
Evan
H. Glendale, CA
“Being
a barista is a great way to make a living and see the world.”
Jay A.
“I’ve
always wanted to own a coffee shop and after my training with Johnnie
and Louisa, they answered more questions and taught me more than
I ever expected. Another coffee franchise wanted to charge me $150,000
just for the training manual!! If coffee is your passion then call
Johnnie to get the scoop on the coffee biz.”
Rudie B.
“I
know this skill will help my chances of landing a barista job. My
nephew, who travels a lot, turned me onto the idea of becoming a
barista. No matter where he travels, he seems to have no problem
landing a barista job with this skill.”
Barbie A.
“After
training with Johnnie and Louisa I quickly became very aware of
what it really took to own a coffee business. This was THE best
experience and I would have never been able to get any of this information
from a franchised coffee place unless I paid an arm and a leg. They
are a really cool couple for sharing their expertise. Before you
start a coffee business, you need to meet Johnnie and Louisa.”
Amanda B.
“I
opened a coffee kiosk in an office building after my training with
Johnnie. I now have three kiosks going and my business is booming.
Katie S.
“My
husband and I contacted Johnnie to help us learn about starting
a coffee business here in Iowa. My husband and I flew down for the
weekend and we learned everything we needed to know. Johnnie even
answered questions after we arrived home. Now we’ve got two
successful coffee locations.”
Sheryl & Larry
For
Barista Training or Consulting
Call or TEXT Louisa at 1-310-990-2704
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”This
is honestly the best way to do your barista training all in one
day. Johnnie is knowledgeable, entertaining and really kept us to
task, giving us tips and advice only a long time coffee shop owner
would be able to. We had tons of hands on experience and did not
move on until we got each procedure down. Three of us, who are starting
a mobile coffee bar business together, were able to train in one
session and he tailored the day to our specific needs. We all loved
it and there was never a dull moment. In addition, Johnnie helped
us with barista equipment resources. The San Fernando Valley location
was so convenient for us too. We highly recommend this training!"
