How to become a certified coffee taster in India

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Enroll in professional coffee tasting courses

A career in coffee tasting (also known as coffee cupping) is growing in India, thanks to the expanding speciality coffee industry. Coffee tasters, or Q graders, evaluate coffee based on aroma, flavour, body, acidity, and aftertaste to ensure quality and consistency. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Light and Vision

Coffee Board of India

Offers training programs like "Kaapi Shastra" focusing on coffee roasting and brewing. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Friends Stock

Specialty Coffee Academy of India (SCAI)

Provides SCA-certified courses covering barista skills, brewing, and sensory skills. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Max4e Photo

Araku Coffee Academy

Conducts SCA-certified courses, including "Introduction to Coffee" and "Barista Skills." Image Credit: Shutterstock/SALMONNEGRO-STOCK

Kaapi Machines

Offers extensive barista training programs, including modules on manual brewing and latte art. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Max4e Photo

Marc's Coffees

Hosts master classes like "Foundations of Specialty Coffee" in Auroville. Image Credit: Shutterstock/t.max

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