Coffee sommelier

A Coffee Sommelier is a professional barista who has knowledge in the history of coffee, the different types of coffee, latte art, how the bean is roasted, etc. No one just becomes a coffee sommelier instantly. It takes years of work and study. Originally, the french term "sommelier" described a wine steward or waiter in charge of wine. A sommelier is generally expected to have extensive knowledge of wines, their suitability with various dishes, and how to serve and decant them. However, nowadays a sommelier's role is considered much broader than working only with the wines, and must encompass all aspects of the service, with an enhanced focus on wines, coffees, spirits, and tobacco.

Coffee Sommelier Seminars

In 2010 the Bocuse d’Or Europe featured a Coffee Sommelier seminar.^[1]

Trieste, Italy - The Università del caffè di Trieste offers bi-annual coffee sommelier classes.

Notes

1. ^ "Coffee Sommelier Program". Coffee Sommelier Program. Nespresso Magazine. http://www.nespresso.com/magazine/article/2/1193/coffee-sommelier-program.html. Retrieved 6/1/2011.