Barista Techniques: an Essential Guide to Preparing and Serving Espresso Coffee Commercially is one of the most informative, easy-to-read training manuals written on espresso coffee.

Barista Techniques is directed at several groups of people: those already in the hospitality industry —teachers, students, employers and employees; trainee baristas and high school students studying hospitality; and all those interested in espresso coffee.  It will raise your expectations and give you a finer appreciation of the skill of a professional barista.

John Doyle, the author, has spent a number of years researching the art of espresso coffee making. Barista Techniques published by Coffee Training Centre, has over 200 pages covering all that you will ever need to know about the 'art of espresso'.  John is a member of AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association (AASCA), Australian Coffee Traders Association (ACTA), Cafe Biz Network, Australian Society of Wine Education (ASWE) and the Australian Sommeliers Association (ASA).  He is also a contributor to Cafe Culture magazine, and an AASCA accredited barista competition judge.