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Learn the art of coffee brewing at CFTRI's BioNEST
BioNEST at CFTRI, in collaboration with the Coffee Quality Division, Coffee Board of India, has organised a five-day specialised Barista Training Program aimed at promoting excellence in coffee brewing and service. The program, titled 'A Bean to Brew Journey – Master the Basics of Brewing', will be held from September 1 to 5 at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru.
This hands-on, non-residential program is open to individuals who have completed their 12th standard and wish to gain professional coffee-making expertise. The training will be conducted in English, with lunch and coffee provided daily.
Participants will learn and practice essential skills for the coffee industry, including Espresso Basics – Mastering grind size, extraction, and tamping; Milk Frothing & Latte Art – Creating perfect microfoam and its designs; Customer Service Excellence – Building rapport and delivering quality; Coffee Knowledge – From bean origins to tasting notes; Equipment Maintenance – Caring for espresso machines and grinders; Hygiene and Safety – Ensuring quality and cleanliness and Certification – From the Coffee Board to be distributed, a press release said.
The training costs ₹10,000 plus 18% GST. There will be 50 per cent discount for SC, ST, and student participants.
For registration and contact, email: managerbionest@ and the registration link:
Contact details- 0821-2412608 (Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), 9482157878. Website:
The training program is limited to first 20 participants only.
