Transform Your
Coffee Career.
India's most comprehensive barista training. Choose Coffee Board of India certification on our standard batches, or our separate Takumi Brewing Lab (TBL) certification course. SCA-trained instructors, hands-on mastery on commercial equipment. Your pathway to specialty coffee excellence.
- Coffee Board of India Certification
- 5 days intensive hands-on training
- Coffee and refreshments included
- All training materials provided
- Alumni network and placement support
Instant confirmation · Secure payment · Limited seats available
Two Certification Tracks.
Choose Your Course.
Your certification depends on the batch you join. Standard Bean to Brew batches are Coffee Board of India certified. Our separate Bean to Brew — TBL Certification batches award the Takumi Brewing Lab certificate instead — Coffee Board certification is not included on those batches. Check the batch details before you register.
Coffee Board of India*
Official certification from India's apex body for coffee quality. Recognised nationwide by cafés, hotels, and hospitality chains. Included in your course fee.
- National-level recognition across India
- Industry gold standard credential
- Career passport across the hospitality sector
- Included with standard Bean to Brew batches
Takumi Brewing Lab (TBL) Certification
A standalone 5-day course on its own batches, with a daily scoring system and advanced assessment. Premium certification demonstrating superior proficiency in specialty coffee.
- Daily performance scoring across 5 days
- Advanced practical assessments
- Specialty coffee expertise validation
- Higher salary negotiation power
- Premium establishment credential
A separate course with its own batches and certificate — Coffee Board of India certification is not included with this track. Recommended for those targeting premium cafés, international roles, or café ownership.
How This Training
Transforms Your Future
From entry-level barista to café owner. Discover the career pathways this certification unlocks across India and beyond.
Entry-level ₹15 to 25k per month. Experienced baristas earning ₹35 to 50k+ in premium establishments. Walk into interviews with government-backed credentials.
Barista to Head Barista (₹40 to 60k) to Café Manager (₹50 to 80k) in 2 to 4 years. Certification accelerates your trajectory significantly.
Cruise lines, Dubai and Qatar cafés, international specialty chains. Your government certification is your passport to worldwide career opportunities.
Learn menu design, equipment selection, cost management, and operations. Everything needed to build a profitable coffee business from scratch.
Latte art, signature beverages, specialty brewing techniques. Build a career that combines art, science, and genuine customer connection.
Coffee Board certification equals instant credibility. Employers recognise it as proof of comprehensive, professional-grade training.
Connect with roasters, café owners, suppliers, and fellow baristas through our alumni network. Your gateway to industry partnerships.
8 to 10% annual growth in specialty coffee demand across India. Certified baristas will remain in high demand for decades.
From Bean to Professional Barista
Comprehensive curriculum designed with Coffee Board experts. Theory combined with hands-on practice and daily assessment.
Coffee Origins and Culture: History in India, global regions, Arabica vs Robusta, the specialty renaissance
Bean to Cup: Plantation, harvesting, processing methods (washed, natural, honey) and their flavour impact
Roasting and Blending: Roast profiles, development stages, physical analysis, the art of blending
Cupping: Professional tasting, identifying flavour notes, building palate development
Grinding Science: Grind size impact, burr vs blade, calibration, distribution techniques
Espresso Machine Mastery: Complete breakdown, boilers, groups, pressure, and maintenance
The Perfect Shot: Extraction fundamentals, dialling in, timing, temperature control
Milk Science: Chemistry, microfoam texture, steaming techniques, temperature accuracy
Intensive Practice: Repeated shot pulling, milk steaming, building muscle memory for espresso beverages
Manual Methods: V60, French Press, AeroPress, Chemex, and siphon brewing
Latte Art: Free pouring, hearts, rosettas, milk positioning, flow control fundamentals
Signature Beverages: Original creation, flavour pairing, presentation standards
Workflow Optimisation: Speed, efficiency, high-volume service, station organisation under pressure
Customer Service: Order taking, menu explanation, complaint handling, experience creation
Advanced Latte Art: Complex patterns, layering, etching, and presentation aesthetics
Quality Control: Consistency standards, taste testing, calibration, documentation
Café Layout Design: Equipment placement, workflow design, safety compliance, operational efficiency
Menu Costing: Cost per cup, pricing strategies, inventory management, profitability fundamentals
Hygiene and Safety: FSSAI regulations, cleaning protocols, health and safety standards
Assessment and Certification: Practical examination and certificate ceremony
SCA-Certified Professionals
Your instructors are Specialty Coffee Association certified with years of training experience across India's specialty coffee scene.
"My favourite co-worker is my coffee machine."
"Home is where good coffee is."
"I've found the key to happiness. It's coffee."
"Some heroes wear capes. Some brew coffee."
Transparent Pricing. Zero Hidden Costs.
Coffee Board certification is included on standard batches (not on Bean to Brew — TBL Certification batches; check batch details). Limited seats per batch. Prices exclusive of 18% GST.
- 5-day intensive training
- Coffee Board certification (standard batches)
- All training materials
- Coffee and refreshments daily
- Commercial equipment access (Brewlyn machines)
- Alumni network and placement support
- Lifetime support
- 5-day intensive training
- Coffee Board certification (standard batches)
- All training materials
- Coffee and refreshments daily
- Commercial equipment access
- Alumni network and placement support
- Valid ID or certificate required at registration
A standalone course on its own batches with advanced daily assessments, a performance scoring system, and the Takumi Brewing Lab certificate. Coffee Board of India certification is not included with this course. Recommended for those targeting premium establishments or international roles.
All Upcoming Batches
Pick the batch that suits your schedule. Each batch is limited and fills on a first come basis. Reserve your seat below.
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