Precision, Creativity, and Training at Kaapi Machines
This training not only improves the quality of your coffee offerings but also leads to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Our hands-on training modules cover many topics, from mastering espresso techniques to perfecting latte art and manual brewing methods. We ensure that baristas are skilled, empowered, confident, efficient, and consistent. We focus on developing technical skills while instilling a passion for coffee, enabling baristas to represent your brand with assurance and care. Our training makes every cup served a testament to quality and craftsmanship.
Here are some certified modules we offer at our Kaapi Machines Lab:
Intensive Crop-to-Cup Workshop
Intensive Crop to Cup Workshop - 16 hours | 2 Days
- In-depth session on Coffee History and Coffee in India
- About Green Beans – Origin, Processing, Grading, Transportation & Storage, Roasting & Blending
- Tasting and Cupping
- Grinder Calibration (Espresso & Manual Brewing)
- Understanding Barista Workstation
- Espresso Basics
- Milk Steaming & Latte Art
- Manual Brewing
Barista Skills
Barista Skills – 8 Hours | 1 Day
- Basics of – Coffee, Processing Methods, Roasting, Blending, Tasting
- Calibration of Semi-Automatic Machine & Grinder
- Preparation of Espresso, Dosing, Grinding, and Tamping
- Classic Menu – Theory and Practice
- Latte Art – Basics
- Cleaning of Machines and Accessories
Latte Art
Latte Art Skills – 8 Hours | 1 Day
- Basics of – Coffee, Blend, and Cappuccino
- Espresso techniques – Grinding and Tamping
- Frothing – SCA standards
- Basic rules of latte art: high and steady
- Making of Latte Art
- Use of the stylus and the squeezer
Manual Brewing
Manual Brewing Skills – 8 Hours | 1 Day
- Understand the Beans, Roast, Origin
- Tasting and Cupping
- Grind size, Time and Temperature
- Various Brewing Equipment and their techniques
- Build Expertise in 4 types of Manual Brew
- Use one coffee to understand changes based on different variables
Register For Coffee Training
A two day extensive barista training session
About the Expert :
MR. SAHIL THAKKAR
EXPERT COFFEE CONSULTANT & TRAINER (Authorised S.C.A Trainer)
CEO-Italian Barista Academy.
C0-FOUNDER/CEO-Springold Hospitalities Pvt Ltd.
Authorized S.C.A Trainer.
Italian Diplomas in Roasting, Barista training, Sensory Analysis, Cafe Management, Green Coffee, Coffee Brewing.
Led by SCA Authorized Trainer Sahil Thakkar, provides expert instruction on the specialty coffee journey.
Who Should Attend:
- Individuals looking to develop foundational barista skills Such as home brewers, students, Baristas.
- Aspiring baristas seeking professional entry into the food and beverage industry.
- Coffee enthusiasts aiming to expand their knowledge and abilities.
Course Details:
- Two-day in-person training with lectures and hands-on practice
- Practical training in espresso calibration, milk beverages, and workflow
- management
- Course delivered in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
- On-site practical assessment and an online theory exam (to be completed
- within 20 days)
- SCA certification awarded upon successful completion of the exam
Price :
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Coffee tasting programme led by India’s first Q grader
About the Expert : Sunalini N Menon,
India’s first Q Grader, Founder of Coffee Lab – India
She is a post graduate in Food Technology and has spent more than 50 years in coffee in the arena of quality, starting her career as Director (Quality) at the Indian Coffee Board. She is a quality evaluator, trainer, professor, coffee blender, developer of green coffee brands, judge in Barista coffee competitions around the world. She is currently on the board of the Specialty Coffee Association in the US and Europe.
Session Flow :
- Discussion on Post Harvest Processing and its effect on the quality of coffee
- Cupping of Standard coffees of Washed Arabica, Honey Arabica, Cherry Arabica, Washed Robusta, Honey Robusta and Cherry Robusta
- Espresso and Pour-over tasting of Light, Medium and Dark Roasted coffees or 2 Different Blends
- A Fun Skill Exercise, where the participants will work in groups, to examine how much they have learnt from the day’s program
Session Includes :
- Certification to be provided at the end of the session.
- Lunch will be provided at the venue
Relevant information guides and sheets
One day barista training session
About the Expert :
MR. SAHIL THAKKAR
EXPERT COFFEE CONSULTANT & TRAINER (Authorised S.C.A Trainer)
CEO-Italian Barista Academy.
C0-FOUNDER/CEO-Springold Hospitalities Pvt Ltd.
Authorized S.C.A Trainer.
Italian Diplomas in Roasting, Barista training, Sensory Analysis, Cafe Management, Green Coffee, Coffee Brewing.
Led by SCA Authorized Trainer Sahil Thakkar, provides a comprehensive journey through specialty coffee.
Who Should Attend:
- Individuals looking to develop foundational barista skills Such as home brewers, students, Baristas.
- Aspiring baristas seeking professional entry into the food and beverage industry.
- Coffee enthusiasts aiming to expand their knowledge and abilities.
Learning Outcomes:
- Fundamentals of Specialty Coffee (Farm to Cup)
- Espresso Equipment & Techniques
- Grinder Calibration & Espresso Extraction
- Milk Texturing & Basic Latte Art
- Drink Menu Overview (Latte, Cappuccino, etc.)
- Café Workflow & Machine Cleaning
Course Details:
- Practical training in espresso calibration, milk beverages, and workflow management
- Course delivered in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
- SCA certification awarded upon successful completion of the exam
- Individuals looking to develop foundational barista skills Such as home brewers, students, Baristas.
- Aspiring baristas seeking professional entry into the food and beverage industry.
- Coffee enthusiasts aiming to expand their knowledge and abilities.
- Two-day in-person training with lectures and hands-on practice
- Practical training in espresso calibration, milk beverages, and workflow
- management
- Course delivered in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
- On-site practical assessment and an online theory exam (to be completed
- within 20 days)
- SCA certification awarded upon successful completion of the exam
A three day extensive coffee roasting programme
About the expert:
Led by Coffee Expert Jowin Joy who is the Head of Coffee Quality & Roasting at Komban Kampini Pvt Ltd. He is a graduate in coffee quality management from the coffee board of India who has certifications in SCA Sensory Professional & Q Processor Professional.
Who Should Attend:
- Individuals looking to learn commercial coffee roasting.
- Aspiring baristas or coffee professional looking to expand their coffee roasting knowledge.
- Coffee enthusiasts aiming to expand their knowledge and abilities.
Course Details:
- Introduction to coffee
- The Crop to Cup Journey – Farming Practices, harvesting, processing, drying, milling, sorting.
- Coffee Roasting – How to setup the roaster, roasting basics, profiling, light medium & dark roasts, specialty roasts.
- Cupping for Flavor profiles – importance of cupping, form & technique, evaluating aroma, taste characteristics, using coffee flavor tasters’ wheel, identifying flavor profiles.
Cafe Consulting
Opening a café? Wondering where to start? Any business idea needs a unique proposition, planning, and execution; professional advice is key. We are here to bring your entrepreneurial dream alive. Let us know your ideas, and we will help you every step of the way. From the development stage, until you open your café, sourcing raw materials, including a perfect coffee blend and coffee equipment, training the barista, operational efficiency, menu planning, and even creating a signature beverage, you can count on us.
You will be learning from the best!
Meet Our Coffee Trainers
Rasika Tulaskar
Experience: 9+ years
Brewing hours: 2000+
Rasika is the Head of Coffee Education and Training for Kaapi Machines & Something’s Brewing. With over 9 years of experience in the coffee space, she has trained many professional baristas and home brewers.
Amish Ghai
Experience: 7+ years
Brewing hours: 2000+
Before joining our team, Amish has worked in a lot of known brands in India and abroad. He has immense knowledge of menu engineering, bar workflow, coffee recipes.
Rohit Somvanshi
Experience: 4+ years
Brewing hours: 1000+
After working for some of the largest coffee companies in the country, Rohit joined Kaapi Machines. He is a Barista Pride Winner and enjoys making different coffees especially coffees with latte art on them.
Shrushti Tailor
Experience: 4.5 years
Brewing hours: 1000+
Mahesh G
Experience: 4 years in F&B | 3+ years in coffee
Brewing: 9000+ cups
SCA Certified Coffee Professional
Worked as Head Barista at one of India’s top specialty cafés. Passionate about recipe development, coffee mixology, and latte art.
