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Specialty Coffee Association Certified (SCA) Courses at ARAKU Coffee
Attend SCA-certified courses conducted by Sherri Johns, our coffee mentor, barista trainer and Head Judge of the Gems of Araku competition. Sherri is an Authorised SCA Trainer (AST), former Cup of Excellence Head Judge, globally-recognised coffee expert who conducts certified SCA class offerings ensuring the highest quality of instruction for beginning Barista, Roasters, the serious and curious coffee connoisseur.
All the courses are hosted at Araku World Specialty Coffee Academy (AWSCA), located at our flagship in Bangalore, Indiranagar. The academy is equipped with top-of-the-line tools and an in-house roastery. The Coffee Skills Program at AWSCA consists of three different modules: Introduction to Coffee for beginners and coffee-enthusiasts, and specialised courses such as Barista Skills and Sensory Skills in different levels. The courses range from 1-5 days with an opportunity for practical and written online exams to receive SCA certification.
INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE - 10 POINTS (SOLD OUT)
This comprehensive four-hour course is a perfect starting point to introduce you to all the key concepts of specialty coffee. You will learn the origins of coffee, the differences between Robusta and Arabica beans, how specialty coffee is grown, produced, harvested, roasted and how grind, brewing method and water affect quality in the cup. Additionally, the module provides you with introductory skills on how to taste and assess coffee, discover the SCA flavour wheel and cupping form as we complete the course with a cupping session.
- Duration: 4 hours (half day)
- Dates: May 10th
- Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
- Price: 18,140 ++
Barista Skill Foundation - 5 Points
This one-day course covers key barista skills including grinder settings, espresso extraction, milk steaming and the fundamental coffee menu. This is the ideal class for you if you want to learn more about espresso-based coffee as a home barista or want to become a professional barista. You will learn the essential skills of dosing and tamping, grind adjustments, steaming and pouring milk. Following which you will grasp the difference between Café Latte and Cappuccino, plus learn how to prepare a variety of classic drinks. By the end of the day, you will be confident in brewing traditional espresso drinks and be able to use the machine and grinder.
- Duration: 8 hours (1 day)
- Dates: May 11th, May 19th
- Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
- Price: 28,040 ++
Barista Skill Intermediate - 10 Points
Building on the Foundation Level, which is a prerequisite, this extensive two-day course is designed to get participants to work as a barista. This two-day course introduces extraction theory, professional tasting and brew recipes. You will also improve your milk steaming with a latte art module. To optimise your coffee experience, you will be guided through dose, output, water temperature and the use of a refractometer to influence your brew recipes.
- Duration: 16 hours (2 days)
- Dates: May 12th & 13th, May 20th & 21st
- Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
- Price: 43,440 ++
Sensory Skills Foundation - 5 Points
In this one-day course, you will learn the fundamentals of sensory evaluation of roasted coffee, an essential skill for many positions across the food and beverage industry. The Authorised Specialty Coffee Association Trainer (AST) will take you through: how the human body perceives taste and flavour, how to communicate a sensory experience methodically, introduction to the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel and the World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon. This course includes multiple tastings and one cupping session with instructions for what cupping is and why we cup.
- Duration: 8 hours (1 day)
- Dates: May 16th
- Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
- Price: 28,040 ++
Sensory Skills Intermediate - 10 Points
In this two-day course, we further examine the use of Specialty Coffee Association's (SCA) Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel and the World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon for enhanced sensory recognition. This session includes acid profiling and multiple cupping sessions using the SCA Coffee Taster's Score Sheet to understand the nuances of coffee, followed by lively discussions. Proper protocol for arranging professional cupping sessions is reviewed, integrating SCA / Cup of Excellence (COE) standards.
- Duration: 16 hours (2 days)
- Dates: May 17th & 18th
- Price: 43,440 ++