Milk Steaming & Drink Building

Milk Steaming & Drink Building is a practical workshop designed to help baristas improve milk texture, consistency, workflow, and confidence across a busy coffee menu. Ideal for Baristas and new coffee professionals, this course focuses on the techniques required to consistently steam milk to a high standard while building drinks efficiently and accurately during service. Participants will learn how to create appropriate milk textures for different drinks, improve pouring consistency, and better understand how milk quality impacts the overall customer experience. Your team will learn how to: Steam milk to the correct texture and temperature Understand the difference between latte and cappuccino milk Build drinks consistently across a full menu Improve workflow and movement behind the bar Reduce milk waste during service Pour drinks with greater confidence and control Understand common milk steaming mistakes and how to fix them By the end of the workshop, participants will feel more confident steaming milk consistently and building drinks efficiently under pressure. The result is improved drink quality, faster service, reduced waste, and a more confident and capable bar team. Delivered by the North Star Coffee Academy, this course combines practical repetition-based learning with real café workflow to help baristas develop skills that transfer directly onto shift. Format: 2–3-hour workshop Hands-on practical delivery Suitable for beginner and developing barista