Da Vinci Gourmet is launching the DaVinci Flavour Genius Training Academy, a training service to develop skills to the coffee and bar industry.

It is primarily aimed at baristas and bartenders who have not received formal training, but already have a good working knowledge; and secondly, the Academy aims to up-skill baristas who want to take their beverage levels from good to genius level.

This brand new initiative, launching in March, will be a FREE 1-Day course where the highly skilled team from DaVinci will teach the following:

• Barista Masterclass – Theory + Practical
• Team Activity – Flavour Wheel + Cupping Session
• Blending Masterclass – Frappes & Smoothies
• Team activity – Regional Flavour Charts + Blending Flavours
• Individual Activity – make 3 signature drinks (combination of hot & cold)
• Presentation of Concepts and selection of a winner per class
• Adding Value: Drinks Cost Calculator for accurate GP’s
• Presentation of Flavour Genius certificates / kits / badge