Barista training at Epifin Academy

Epifin Coffee Roasters Barista Academy

Become a Professional Barista

International-level specialty coffee education with hands-on practice on commercial equipment — crafted for careers in café culture.

Certified TrainingHands-on PracticeIndustry Standard Equipment
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About the Academy

Where craft meets career

Epifin Coffee Roasters Barista Academy exists to raise the standard of specialty coffee in Bangladesh. We combine real café experience, professional workflow training, and a passion for craftsmanship that shows in every cup.

  • Mission-driven specialty coffee education
  • Training inside a working café ecosystem
  • Recipe standards used across Epifin locations
  • Professional workflow from dial-in to service
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Why Epifin

Why choose Epifin Academy

Premium training designed for real café careers — not classroom theory alone.

Real Café Experience

Train in a live café environment with real service flow and customer pace.

Professional Espresso Machines

Commercial-grade espresso machines and grinders used in professional cafés.

Experienced Trainers

Learn from baristas who run Epifin cafés and train staff daily.

Small Batch Training

Limited seats so every student gets meaningful machine time.

Certification Included

Receive an Epifin certificate with unique verification ID upon passing.

Career Guidance

Support for café roles, management paths, and entrepreneurship.

Hands-on Practical Sessions

Theory paired with daily practical drills on bar and brew stations.

International Workflow Standards

Recipes, ratios, and workflow aligned with global specialty coffee practice.

Programmes

Training courses

From beginner foundations to espresso mastery — find the path that fits your goals.

Beginner Barista TrainingFeatured
6 days · 3–4 hrs/day·Beginner

Beginner Barista Training

Six-day foundation programme — espresso, milk, brewing, latte art, workflow, and certification.

Certificate included
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Advanced Barista Training
5 days·Advanced

Advanced Barista Training

Dial-in mastery, speed, consistency, and advanced milk techniques.

Certificate included
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Latte Art Masterclass
3 days·Intermediate

Latte Art Masterclass

Free-pour fundamentals through rosetta, tulip, and swan progressions.

Certificate included
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Brewing Techniques
4 days·All levels

Brewing Techniques

V60, Chemex, French press, and batch brew with recipe standards.

Certificate included
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Café Management
3 days·Advanced

Café Management

Operations, costing, inventory, team communication, and service design.

Certificate included
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Espresso Mastery
4 days·Intermediate

Espresso Mastery

Deep extraction science, grinder calibration, and shot profiling.

Certificate included
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Beginner programme

6-day course syllabus

6 days · 3–4 hours per day · Commercial equipment · Led by a professional Epifin trainer

01

Introduction to specialty coffee

3–4 hrs
  • Coffee origins, varieties & processing methods
  • Sensory vocabulary: aroma, acidity, body, sweetness
  • Café hygiene, safety & equipment orientation

Practical: Guided cupping session & palate calibration

02

Espresso fundamentals

3–4 hrs
  • Grinder calibration, dose, yield & extraction time
  • Reading shots: under-, over- & ideal extraction
  • Distribution, tamping & puck preparation

Practical: Dial-in drills on commercial espresso machine

03

Milk science & classic bar drinks

3–4 hrs
  • Milk composition & microfoam theory
  • Stretching, texturing & temperature targets
  • Espresso, americano, macchiato & cortado standards
  • Cappuccino, latte & flat white ratios
  • Recipe cards, consistency & presentation

Practical: Steaming drills & build full menu to spec on professional machine

04

Alternative brewing & equipment care

3–4 hrs
  • Pour-over (V60), French press & AeroPress
  • Brew ratios, water temperature & grind size
  • Filter coffee service for café menus
  • Daily cleaning, backflushing & group head care
  • Grinder burrs, calibration drift & troubleshooting

Practical: Manual brewing at training stations & full maintenance routine on live equipment

05

Latte art & bar workflow

3–4 hrs
  • Milk texture for free-pour art
  • Heart, tulip & rosetta progression
  • Bar layout, mise en place & station setup
  • Multi-drink sequencing during rush periods
  • Quality checks without slowing service

Practical: Guided latte art sessions & timed service simulations on commercial bar

06

Customer service, assessment & certification

3–4 hrs
  • Order taking, upselling & handling complaints
  • Waste control, costing basics & inventory awareness
  • Team communication behind the bar
  • Written exam: theory, recipes & hygiene
  • Practical exam: espresso, milk drinks & workflow

Practical: Mock service scenarios, final skills test & certificate presentation

Curriculum

What students will learn

Espresso extraction
Milk steaming
Latte art
Grinder calibration
Brewing techniques
Coffee bean knowledge
Customer service
Café workflow
Hygiene & safety

Facilities

Training environment

Commercial equipment, dedicated brewing stations, and a classroom built for practice.

Espresso machines
Espresso machines
Brewing stations
Brewing stations
Classroom
Classroom
Practice counter
Practice counter
Coffee equipment
Coffee equipment

Validation

Certification & validation

Graduates receive an official Epifin Barista Training certificate with a unique ID. Employers can verify credentials online — building trust in your skills.

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  • Industry-recognised Epifin certificate
  • Unique certificate ID per graduate
  • Online verification for employers
  • Written and practical assessment required

Careers

Career opportunities

Paths our graduates pursue in Bangladesh and internationally.

Path 1

Café Barista

Path 2

Head Barista

Path 3

Coffee Trainer

Path 4

Café Manager

Path 5

Coffee Shop Owner

Path 6

International Career Opportunities

How it works

Training process

Step 1

Apply

Submit your interest via form or WhatsApp.

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Step 2

Consultation

We match you to the right course and schedule.

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Step 3

Training Starts

Begin hands-on sessions at Epifin Academy.

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Step 4

Practical Assessment

Demonstrate skills on commercial equipment.

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Step 5

Certification Issued

Receive your verified Epifin certificate.

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Gallery

Student gallery

Testimonials

What graduates say

Aisha Rahman

The hands-on machine time changed everything. I went from nervous to confident behind a busy bar in two weeks.

Aisha Rahman

Café Barista, Dhaka

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Our Beginner Barista Training is designed for people with no prior experience. Passion for coffee is enough.

Enroll

Start your coffee career with Epifin

Apply for the next training batch. Our team will contact you within 48 hours.