Counter Culture Certified Barista Program
- All Certified Baristas will receive a personalized Reg Barber tamper courtesy of Counter Culture Coffee.
- Counter Culture Coffee employees who pass certification may have membership in the Barista Guild of America subsidized by the company.
Certified Barista Qualifications:
- Completion of Beginner Espresso Lab, Intermediate Espresso Lab, and Milk Chemistry Lab.
- Written exam based on lab materials (86 percent passes)
- Practical exam* (50 percent passes)
* The practical exam is formatted to emulate a modified United States Barista Championship. The barista will have both technical and sensory judges (1 technical, 2 sensory), and will follow rules and guidelines and partial format specified by the USBC, with the following exceptions: number of drinks served; the barista will present two espresso shots, two cappuccinos, and two "wildcard" beverages to standards (café latte, espresso macchiato, or Americano) Scoring criteria will be available for in advance of the exam. If a candidate does not pass either the written or the practical portion of the certification, they may reschedule a makeup exam for a later time.
