About Online Barista Training
Coffee education has evolved immensely in the past two decades and Bellissimo has been at the forefront every step of the way. Using our 25+ years of Specialty Coffee experience we developed a consistent and professional training resource for baristas and retailers all around the world.
Matt Milletto
Co-Founder
Matt Milletto is a leading figure in the specialty coffee industry with over 25 years of experience. As Vice President of Bellissimo Coffee Advisors and a driving force behind Online Barista Training, Matt has dedicated his career to coffee education and business consulting.
Matt is the co-owner of Water Avenue Coffee, a renowned specialty coffee roaster and cafe in Portland, Oregon. He is also the founder of Barista Exchange, one of the world's largest online communities for coffee professionals.
Beyond coffee, Matt is the co-founder of Vehicle Mushrooms, a functional mushroom company. He serves on the Oregon Coffee Board and has been an active member of the Specialty Coffee Association for decades, contributing to the industry through education, events, and mentorship.
Matt has consulted for hundreds of coffee businesses around the world and has trained thousands of baristas. His practical, no-nonsense approach to coffee education is the foundation of the OBT curriculum.
Bruce Milletto
Co-Founder
Bruce Milletto is a pioneer of the specialty coffee industry and co-founder of Bellissimo Coffee Advisors (formerly American Barista & Coffee School). He has been honored by the Specialty Coffee Association as a “Coffee Luminary” — one of the highest recognitions in the coffee world.
Bruce's expertise has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and Newsweek. He is the founder and publisher of Fresh Cup Magazine, one of the coffee industry's most respected trade publications.
Over his career spanning more than three decades, Bruce has helped thousands of entrepreneurs open and operate successful coffee businesses. His deep understanding of the coffee industry — from sourcing and roasting to retail operations and training — has shaped how coffee education is delivered worldwide.
Bruce's vision for making professional coffee education accessible to everyone is the driving force behind Online Barista Training.