Grade 1 Standard, Junior Barista
A six-month working record is required, either in a coffee shop, coffee roasting business, or coffee sales business.
The test consists of three written tests, namely, basic coffee knowledge, including coffee cultivation, processing, grading, roasting and tasting;
Basic knowledge of coffee making, theory of coffee extraction, and basic knowledge of other common coffee making methods;
Basic knowledge of espresso, including coffee machines, grinders, machine operation, coffee making, and various coffee beverages;
There are also simple hands-on tests;
Level 2 Standard, Intermediate Barista
A year's work record is required and a higher level test is passed.
The written test content is the same as before, but the difficulty is increased.
The test was more difficult and there was an oral exam.
Grade III standard, senior barista
A two-year working record is required and a passing of the intermediate barista test is required.
Written, oral, and practical tests follow expert requirements and include coffee tasting.