Reviews from our lovely customers

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We attended the full day barista course that included the latte art skills. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day full of fantastic information and excellent tuition. Both of us had no idea just how much there was to making a good cup of coffee. We both left feeling we had learnt a huge amount about the subject and had the foundations to further develop the skills. If you looking to learn more about all aspects of coffee then we can't recommend this course enough! Thanks for a great day Luke, much appriciated! - Gavin and Kathryn

The Barista and Latte Art training day with Vicki and Luke at Limini Coffee was an amazing experience and much more than I anticipated. The course was a generous and highly enjoyable introduction to the art and science of coffee making. The opportunity to watch, listen, discuss and then have plenty of hands-on tuition was an excellent way to learn and improve. As well as the hands on practical side Vicki and Luke provided some very relevant and useful background information on the raw product from the bush to the cup. I learnt so much about how to make the perfect espresso and was captivated by all the nuances of coffee making, particularly the huge importance of the freshness of the coffee beans and grind, the tamping, the highs and lows of frothing and foaming milks and about how they can all change the quality of the final sweet tasting cup. A thoroughly enjoyable and fun surprise was practicing the subtle art of coffee tasting referred to as ‘cupping’. It was a delight to share in Vicki and Luke’ s infectious enthusiasm and passion for coffee and be guided to understand what it all means and how it should be done. I felt at ease with their approach and pace of tutoring and the generous knowledge they imparted enabled me to understand more about the world of coffee. The training itself was well paced and informative giving me ample time to practice the various techniques needed to produce the perfect espresso, textured milks and latte art for a whole variety of drinks. I came away feeling that I understood all the fundamentals of the equipment/machinery and steps required to achieve a high standard of varying coffee combinations. I was so inspired by what I learnt on the day, that I have since purchased a coffee grinder and am slowly putting into practice all the things they both taught so well and am having some very promising results. I have made quite a few changes to the way I have been making coffee with improved consistency and quality. Turning out great espressos with a good crema regularly. My knowledge has taken a significant step forward as well as the confidence to make the necessary adjustments to put things right. What they both shared with me has improved my coffee making no end and I have come to appreciate what good coffee should taste like and how it's made a whole lot more. Many thanks to you both for a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking Barista and Latte Art training day. I could not have asked for better training than I had at Limini Coffee. I found the course so interesting the time flew by and I found myself not wanting the day to end! The whole day from start to finish was great fun! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course to anyone. Whether you want to learn how to upgrade your home brew to a sweet tasting golden nectar or are thinking of setting up your own coffee business. There is something on the course list for everyone who has an interest in coffee. To all those who agree that life's too short for bad coffee you need to do this course! - Parveen

Just wanted to say a BIG THANKS to Vicky and Luke for our training day, myself and my staff left there feeling so much more confident and excited to use your amazing coffee in our new shop. The knowledge and passion you guys have is second to none and makes LIMINI stand out from the rest!! Thank you all - Lisa. - Lisa

A Barista course is something I'd fancied doing for a long time after going to Cup North and taking part in cupping evenings. What a fantastic Christmas pressie this course was from my husband. I had no idea what to expect from the morning Barista course. I was unsure if I would be out of my depth and others there would be far more experienced than me ( me with no experience what so ever) !! I was met by one of the trainers Luke, and in no time at all I felt at ease. I thank him for sharing his knowledge with us. There was no 'messing about' with videos and computer bumf, it was a case of 'let's make coffee'. Thank you for a wonderful experience, I learned so much in such a short time. I can make a good coffee. With a reasonable latte art tulip and heart and my own creations too, maybe the tomato will catch on!! I would highly recommend this course to anyone regardless of your knowledge. You don't have to work in the industry to enjoy this day. Go for it, have fun and go home on a caffeine high! Cheers guys you are fab! - Julie Frazer

Luke was very helpful in teaching me Latte art. The course covered everything I felt I wanted to know and I got loads of time to practice. - David Hopkinson

Great course. I joined the course with no Barista experience at all. By the end of the session I could froth milk, produce steamed milk and a variety of drinks. I loved the course being hands on, the instructor was very informative and attentive. The training provided me with the opportunity to learn from mistakes and go through the teething problems of using a Barista machine in a safe environment and under careful supervision. - Changiz Afshari

I booked a last minute place for my daughter and I on the one day 'How to run a coffee shop course' and can not say how pleased I was that I did. We were warmly greeted by the enthusiastic Vicki and after chatting with her about our potential business idea we got straight down to learning about the machines and sampling our makes. The course also covered every aspect of opening a coffee shop from tax, accounting and layout and anything else you could think of, it was brilliant to have someone with the industry background knowledge that Vicki had to fire questions to. My daughter and I came away even more excited about our venture but now confident that we had the tools to really make it succeed. Vicki and Limini really know their stuff and make the day informative, yet relaxing and most importantly fun! Unlike many other training providers you are able to contact Limini at any time after your course to ask for help and advice which I thought was exceptional. I would actually recommend anyone going along and learning about how to make a good coffee just for yourself! Thank you once again to all the team and we look forward to continuing our relationship with you in the future. Sally and Beth XX - Sally Robinson

Attended the Latte Art course with Luke. It was perfect in every respect and Luke was faultless in his presentation. His knowledge was amazing and he was so patient with my efforts. Well worth driving from Nottingham and it fulfilled all my expectations. Nice to find an organisation that is efficient where people are friendly and display a passion to please, thanks Luke and everyone for a great day! - Kevin Marriott

Found the course by searching on Google. Read the fantastic reviews and all I can say is the experience not only lived up to but exceeded all my expectations. Great kit, superb tuition, so much to learn ! Really enjoyed the course and will be attempting to build on all the advice and techniques learnt on the course. Many many thanks and to anyone thinking of booking the a course - Go for it ! You won't regret it. - Bruce Nelson

What a fantastic course we have done in our life to start up coffee shop which made me so much clear idea for my further process. I recommend to attend this course at least 6 months in advance before opening coffee shop your dream goal and friendly staffs, especially Vicky!!! who taught us in friendly environment with lots of fun!!!! - top