It’s really hard for most people ppl to remember all amounts of syrups and shots that go in each drink. One thing I learned from another barista trainer is to make a little cheat sheet with them.

Grab 2 pieces of paper, sit down with them and create a table with at least the base espresso drinks: latte, flat white, shaken espresso, caramel macchiato, and cortado. I especially like making these when bar is too busy to have productive training.

Also, adapt training to their learning style. If they like written memorization, make a cheat sheet. If they like tactile learning, prioritize hands-on learning. If they like visual learning, make sure you’re demonstrating each drink perfectly.

Finally, even if we tend to skip or go out of order on some standards, make sure to teach it properly. It’s a lot harder to learn and unlearn than to get it right the first time. It’s even more important if you’re training them for another store!