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, 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.

How do points work?

How do points work?

Apart from the certification, each course carries a point value; once you achieve 100 points in this program, you are eligible to apply for the SCA Coffee
Skills Diploma.

1 DAY

Foundation

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5 points

2 DAY

Intermediate

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10 points

3 DAY

Professional

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25 points

Apart from the certification, each course carries a point value; once you achieve 100 points in this program, you are eligible to apply for the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.Before starting any of the courses, you must receive your SCA learner ID. Information on how to retrieve this number will be given to you upon payment of the course.
SCA Coffee Skills Program: Introduction to Coffee

This course is globally accredited by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), you will receive an SCA Certificate in 'Introduction to Coffee' and will make you earn 10 points towards your SCA Coffee Skills Diploma. All attendees upon attending the first SCA course, must register online as a learner with SCA, to track their progress. There is no charge for this. We do this together at the start of course. All learners enjoy a cup of coffee on arrival!

Conducted by Sumanth Paranjape, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager (ARAKU Coffee). Sumanth is an Authorised SCA Trainer (AST) who conducts certified SCA class offerings ensuring the highest quality of instruction for beginning Barista, Roasters, the serious and curious coffee connoisseur.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
  • Point 1
  • Point 2
  • Point 3

Course length

1 day course 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (IST),
We ask that the students arrive at least 15 min prior.

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Please reach the venue 15 minutes prior to the event.

Please carry a valid ID proof along with you.
No refunds on purchased ticket are possible, even in case of any rescheduling.
Security procedures, including frisking remain the right of the management.
No dangerous or potentially hazardous objects including but not limited to weapons, knives, guns, fireworks, helmets, lazer devices, bottles, musical instruments will be allowed in the venue and may be ejected with or without the owner from the venue.
The sponsors/performers/organizers are not responsible for any injury or damage occurring due to the event. Any claims regarding the same would be settled in courts in Mumbai.
People in an inebriated state may not be allowed entry.
Organizers hold the right to deny late entry to the event.
Venue rules apply.