The Espresso School is a barista and coffee school run by experienced baristas in Melbourne. Our professional barista training studios are fully equipped with the latest equipment and machinery to ensure a quality training environment. The Espresso School chooses to use La Marzocco handcrafted espresso machines and Mazzer grinders. The La Marzocco and Mazzer combination are recognised leaders for quality in the cup, and are used by some of the best professional baristas in the world.
Our values - first and foremost our love for coffee, our pursuit for the perfect shot of espresso and our commitment to quality training.
Our mission - to teach students to become technically and theoretically proficient baristas in small and interactive class sizes.
 | Head Barista Trainer David Seng has worked in some of Melbourne's best cafes including the First Pour in Abbotsford and Cafenatics espresso bars in the CBD. David also teaches Monash University’s “Coffee Making for Hospitality” and "Latte Art" barista courses. David has been a professional barista for over 5 years and has competed and judged at the highest levels of coffee competitions in Australia including state and national level. His experience and expertise in the craft of the barista makes him well placed to teach and share the secrets of the professionals. David Seng's Barista Competition Awards and Experience2011 Australian Barista Championships - AASCA accredited judge 2010 Australian Coffee in Good Spirits - 3rd place [read about 1] [read about 2] [watch] 2009 Victorian Latte Art Championships - 2nd place [read about] 2008 Victorian Barista Championships - 3rd place |
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