Tropix Coffee Consulting and freelance barista service

Like to take your barista skills to a higher specialty coffee level?

We offer barista training focused on hospitality, for newcomers to the coffee scene and for existing coffeebars and restaurants.

With our tailor-made advice, we want to give you all the tools you’ll need to be well-prepared to get started as a coffee entrepreneur.

We improve productivity while saving you time and money.

Invest in a strong start for your business by letting Tropix guide you!

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STARTING A COFFEE BUSINESS?

TAKE A JUMPSTART to the start of your own coffee business.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Everything from the design of your bar for optimal workflow and productivity, to the coffee menu, equipment, and more. By deciding to work with us, you'll be able to launch your coffee business with confidence and be well-prepared.

BARISTA TRAINING FOR YOUR TEAM!

LEVEL UP with our hospitality barista training.

Offering barista training in your coffee bar or restaurant has many benefits. “On the spot” we have the opportunity to assess and enhance the overall workflow. We offer advice on organizing things better so that things run faster. Additionally, you'll learn how to use your espresso machine and grinder(s) even more effectively. You can choose to focus on a specific theme you would like; latte art, seasonal suggestion recipes, slow coffee, order combinations, speedy customer service,…

IN NEED OF FREELANCE BARISTAS?

Are you organizing an event where you could use some more assistance? Need to bolster your crew during the busy season with skilled independent baristas? Then we’re happy to help! We can swiftly adjust to any situation because of our 15+ years of experience working as bar managers, trainers, and baristas. You can count on receiving excellent customer service with a smile and stunning Latte Art coffee.

LONG OR SHORT TERM we strengthen your team, and bring excellent coffee creations with Latte Art.

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Always wantend to open your own coffeebar? Been dreaming of a mobile coffee caravan or coffee webshop?

Starting any type of business can be overwhelming, with a never ending TO DO list, and hoping you haven’t forgot anything. With our + 15 years of experience running and managing coffee bars and + 10 years of consulting coffee clients, we’re here to help you every step of the way. From the layout of your bar for an optimal workflow, the coffee menu, machines,… all the preparation work and more. By choosing us to help you start your business, you will be able to start your business in confidence and well prepared.

COFFEE CONSULTING FOR START-UPS

Our start-up consulting services are intended for those who are new on the (specialty) coffee scene. You may have expertise managing your own company, but our advice focuses on the hospitality and specialty coffee industries.
In order for us to maintain track of all the specifics and provide guidance as needed, it is advisable to get in touch with us before your “grand opening”. Discover our work method in the next “content” section (below).
Step 1: let’s talk
Professional guidance that is specifically tailored to you implies that we first listen to your story. We capitalize on your strengths and remove any obstacles. We create a custom action plan based on your aspirations, goals, and expectations.
Step 2: preparation time
We start designing your coffee menu with the help of our handy templates you customize. With your menu, we can decide what machinery is needed and how to implement these on the counter for optimal workflow. When all machines are placed, we can start the practical barista training sessions.
Step 3: barista training
The barista profession and "hospitality" in general are both covered in depth in this intense hands-on training. We will teach you and your team the three most crucial barista skills over the course of several sessions, including:
1. the significance of consistency while producing quality coffee
2. recipies, brewing methods and latte art
3. working more quickly and efficient to improve service.
We concentrate on enhancing both customer service and coffee quality.
Session 1: Introduction to the Barista profession
Session 2: Focus on the coffee menu
Session 3: Barista Knowledge, Skills & Service
Session 4: Barista Recap
Each 3-hour practical barista training session is recommended for the entire crew to attend.
Price:
Starts from $ 1500, includes the prep. time and 3 barista sessions* on the spot.
Optional:
additional session* nr. 4: $ 225
additional consulting: $ 75/h
hire freelance barista (…≤1 day): $ 35/h
hire freelance barista (long term): $ 25/h.
*Duration session = 3 hours
Transportation cost:
• $ 0 transportation cost when located in Boquete (up to 10km from Bajo).
• from Bajo Boquete to to David (50km) $ 100
• from Boquete to ¨Panama City $ 250
All prices exclude 7% VAT / ITBMS.

Need coffee advice?

Offering barista training in your coffee bar or restaurant has many benefits. “On the spot” we have the opportunity to assess and enhance the overall workflow. We offer advice on organizing things better so that things run faster. Additionally, you'll learn how to use your espresso machine and grinder(s) even more effectively. You can choose to focus on a specific theme you would like; latte art, seasonal suggestion recipes, slow coffee, order combinations, speedy customer service,…

HOSPITALITY BARISTA TRAINING FOR YOUR TEAM!

Our hospitality barista training is intended for restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops that already have staff members and would like to see them specialize in making coffee and providing excellent customer service. Customers are becoming more and more critical of the coffee offered as Specialty Coffee spreads across the globe. If your staff could use some assistance with quick service, lovely latte art, and customer service, sign up for our barista training.
Before beginning the barista training, we evaluate your specific needs. You can choose to put extra focus on a particular barista theme:
• espresso technique (adjusting grinder, extraction time, dosing using timer and scale)
• latte art (free pour/etching)
• slow coffee (= filter coffee)
• cupping (= coffee tasting)
• workflow (= combining orders for speedy service)
• coffee menu suggestions (seasonal: ice coffee, coffee cocktails, ...)
We give you a handy coffee menu worksheet that serves as a useful reference throughout the hands-on training session (min. 3 hours). Your staff receives training in your bar, where they can practice using the equipment to its fullest potential. And of course, you’re welcome to join in!
Price:
- 1 session: $ 225/session (3 hours)
- 2 sessions: $ 400 (2x 3 hours)
- 3 sessions: $595 (3x 3hours)
- 4 sessions: $725 (4x 3hours)
Optional:
additional consulting: $ 75/h
hire freelance barista (…≤1 day): $ 35/h
hire freelance barista (long term): $ 25/h.
Transportation cost:
• $ 0 transportation cost when located in Boquete (up to 10km from Bajo).
• from Bajo Boquete to to David (50km) $ 100
• from Boquete to ¨Panama City $ 250
All prices exclude 7% VAT / ITBMS.
Bookings: info@tropix.coffee

More info / bookings

Are you organizing an event where you could use some more assistance? Need to bolster your crew during the busy season with skilled independent baristas? Then we’re happy to help! We can swiftly adjust to any situation because of our 15+ years of experience working as bar managers, trainers, and baristas. You can count on receiving excellent customer service with a smile and stunning Latte Art coffee.
Price:
hire freelance barista (… ≤ 1 day): $ 35/h
hire freelance barista (long term): $ 25/h.
Optional:
additional consulting: $ 75/h
Transportation cost:
• $ 0 transportation cost when located in Boquete (up to 10km from Bajo).
• from Bajo Boquete to to David (50km) $ 100
• from Boquete to ¨Panama City $ 250
All prices exclude 7% VAT / ITBMS.

LONG OR SHORT TERM we strengthen your team, and bring excellent coffee creations with Latte Art.

IN NEED OF A FREELANCE BARISTA?

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TROPIX COFFEE CONSULTING

Tropix Coffee Consulting can draw on years of experience in the hospitality sector. We have guided a lot of new & existing businesses. Check out our reference page for some of our satisfied consulting clients.

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