Independent Barista Trainer & Consultant
Got a coffee machine at home but not sure why your coffee never tastes quite how you imagined? Looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves entertaining? Or perhaps you are applying for hospitality jobs and keep getting asked, “Do you have coffee-making experience?”
We’ve got you covered.
Whether you are starting a career in hospitality or simply want to make better coffee at home, our Fundamental Barista Course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to create consistently great coffee.
Learn the art of espresso-making using our La Marzocco machine, including how to properly maintain and care for coffee equipment. Discover the journey from farm to cup, understand how to choose the right coffee for your taste, and develop practical barista techniques including milk texturing and latte art.
We can help you train your staff to up skill their coffee game, improving latte art, and performing a better maintenance to make sure your equipment are looked after and produce consistent coffee in a long run
By the end of the course, you will see coffee in a completely different way as well as gain a skill you can take anywhere in the world.
Private/semi-private classes available on request only.
Contact Gerson directly gerson@thecozycorner.co.nz
Coffee Trainer for Taupō nui a Tia College and Lake Taupo Christian School since 2022
With over 150 trainees over the years, of all ages and abilities, all you need to bring is your passion for coffee and we will make sure you have a great time!
Specialising in barista competitions, all three competitors from Taupō-nui-a-Tia College trained by Gerson won medals at the Waikato Culinary Fare 2022 — 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
Gerson has also been a judge at the same competition since 2021.
Choose from:
Fundamental Barista Course
Two or three sessions of commercial-standard barista training.
Home Barista 101
A short course on how to make enjoyable coffee at home and impress your in-laws.
Latte Art: The Next Level
For experienced baristas looking to go above and beyond.
Red n White Coffee Roaster
Introducing a small batch and boutique coffee roaster. We source the best coffee at reasonable prices, certified Organic and Fair Trade and roast using a fully electric coffee roaster.
Our coffee range are:
Galilee Blend made of Colombia, Uganda, and East Timor. Perfect for black coffee or with milk. Suitable for Espresso, Filter, Plunger and Aeropress.
Decaf, Swiss Water based - non chemical. It has all the good stuff minus the caffeine.
Contact Gerson directly rednwhitecoffee@gmail.com