East Mids’ first barista training centre opens
Stokes Tea & Coffee’s new barista training centre is now open for business.
The centre is located at The Lawn complex in Lincoln, adjacent to the newly-refurbished roastery and is the first of its kind in the East Midlands.
The space will be used primarily to provide bespoke barista expertise for professional and budding coffee enthusiasts within the industry but Stokes will also offer courses for members of the public who are interested in brushing up on their barista skills.
The centre will cover disciplines such as barista training, latte art and customer service along with general coffee and tea knowledge and with a range of hot beverage equipment is able to train up to six people in any one session.
Nick Peel, managing director at Stokes, said: “We are really excited to launch the barista training centre as a brand-new phase of the Stokes’ coffee legacy. We have been roasting for more than 100 years and would like to help train professionals for the next century.
“The purpose-built space is great for all professional and aspiring baristas – I think it is especially great for students and those looking for a job in a coffee house as it will give you some real experience and make you stand out. It is also great for any members of the public who really love coffee and are looking for a fun day out.
“I did my training at the London School of Coffee and I wish there had been one closer to home with the same high standards of teaching, which is why I was very keen to get a centre set up in the new Stokes HQ – which is the perfect space to host the school.”
The centre is part of the £2m renovation of the historic Lawn complex and is accredited by the BSA, offering City and Guilds courses as well as Stokes own general training courses.
