The MilkLab Barista Series has become a unique way to unite the upcoming barista community and learn from influential industry figures.
The first series event ‘From Bean to Cup: The Coffee Bean Journey’ took place in April 2021 at Three Pence Roasters in Sydney. The second instalment, ‘Mastering the variables affecting espresso quality’, took place in May at the Coffee Commune in Brisbane with Certified World Brewers Cup and World Coffee Roasters Championship Judge Danny Andrade.
The third event on 6 December, however, was an open invitation to all.
At Mecca Coffee in Sydney, registered baristas viewed the livestream of a panel discussion on the evolution of Australia’s booming coffee culture, preceded by an in-person workshop on ‘top tips for competing in coffee competitions’, led by Ona Coffee Account Manager and Milklab Master Barista Hany Ezzat.
“The biggest point I emphasised was the self-development that comes with putting yourself on the biggest
