Barista Pathway Series Part 3 - Milk Texture, Latte Art, and Drink Assembly

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Part 3 of the Sip Society Barista Pathway Series

This hands-on workshop bridges the gap between pulling great espresso and confidently producing complete café-quality drinks in a service-style environment. Participants will learn how to steam milk properly, pour basic latte art, understand café menus, and assemble espresso-based beverages efficiently—all while maintaining workflow, cleanliness, and espresso quality behind the bar.

This session is ideal for aspiring baristas & working baristas who want real-world practice making drinks from start to finish.

Develop a clear understanding of common café drinks by ratio, appearance, and taste, including: latte, cappuccino, flat white, cortado, americano, etc.

You’ll learn what actually differentiates these drinks—and how to build them consistently behind the bar.

Master the foundations of great milk texture:

• Proper milk pitcher selection and fill levels
• Controlling milk texture and temperature for different drinks

Learn the fundamentals of pouring with intention:

• Milk integration and texture control
• Introduction to latte art (heart and rosetta)

Put it all together by making café classics from start to finish:

• Coordinating espresso extraction and milk steaming
• Making grind adjustments on the fly

Practice working behind the bar like a professional:

• Efficient drink-building workflow
• Managing multiple steps without rushing

Participants will complete mock café service scenarios, preparing drinks under light pressure while maintaining quality, communication, and cleanliness.

Upon completion, participants receive:

• Certificate of Completion
• Practical evaluation form with instructor notes

Graduates also gain real-world experience working with Sip Society with opportunities to:

• Assist in future workshops alongside seasoned industry professionals
• Build experience toward full-time café work
• Access industry resources and café job connections
• Participate in future projects

Check out our pathway here: https://sipsociety.square.site/chicago-barista-pathway

Info: Participants begin by breaking down common café drinks by ratio, appearance, and taste. This section focuses on milk steaming fundamentals—proper pitcher use, microfoam texture, temperature control, and steam wand hygiene—building the foundation for consistent, high-quality espresso-based drinks.

Info: With milk texture dialed in, participants move into basic pouring techniques and simple latte art (heart and rosetta). We then combine espresso and milk into complete café classics, practicing timing, balance, and on-the-fly adjustments while maintaining espresso quality.

Info: The workshop concludes with service-style practice, emphasizing efficient bar flow, cleanliness, drink identification, and communication. Participants prepare drinks under light pressure, reinforcing habits expected in real café environments and building confidence behind the bar.

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Sip Society Coffee Education Center, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States

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