Maroua: Les maîtres d'hôtels à l'école des techniques de brassage du Café et des Produits Cacaotés.

The National Cocoa and Coffee Board, Thursday July 21, 2022 gathered chefs at Hotels, Restaurants/Cafés, in the city of Maroua, not just to talk about the raving reviews Cameroon coffee gets globally, but on the virtues of coffee, brewing methods and the various coffee based beverages. The training in Maroua, was conceived to go beyond instant and drip coffee, and the Baristas of NCCB came fully prepared for the task:
It kicked off with the general information on coffee:
• Virtues of coffee;
• The origins and the various varieties of coffee;
• Roasting;
• Mixing / Packaging / Conservation;
• Tasting
Consuming 2-3 cups of coffee a day can:
• Boost energy;
• Keep the brain cells alert;
• Help lose weight;
• Reduce the risk of contracting Alzheimer;
• Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory;
• Protect the body by providing anti-oxidants.
The training comprised of taking the trainees through the various brewing methods and suitable utensils/machinery, and how to prepare and use each equipment effectively. Trainees were drilled on the various brewing methods:
• Extraction (espresso);
• Percolator;
• French Press;
• Aeropress;
• Clever Dripper;
• Bag Coffee Maker;
• Chemex;
• Moka Pot;
• Filter Coffee Maker

During this part, trainees asked lots of questions, with most of them centered on where to get equipment like these to impress their clients.
Trainers went ahead to take trainees through the different coffee based beverages:
• Espresso;
• Ristritto;
• Latte Art;
• Cappuccino;
• Mocha;
• Americano;
• Caramel Macchiato;
• Latte Macchiato;
• Irish Coffee;
• Martini Coffee;
• Spiced Coffee (Hot & Cold).