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Courses & Community
Stories from our classrooms, competitions and coffee community, in Thailand and beyond. Explore completed courses, meet the people who joined us and browse the original photo albums.


Q Grader Day 1: Bangkok, September 2026
A look back at 14 September 2026 in Bangkok: cupping, sensory notes and hands-on green coffee assessment at the start of our six-day Q Grader course.
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Barista Class Highlights in Bangkok: Espresso, Milk and Working Behind the Bar
Class photographs and learning highlights from Espresso Academic in Bangkok, covering espresso, grinder adjustment, milk texture and practical work behind the bar.
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SCA Roasting Foundation in Manila: From Bean Changes to the Cup
Our Manila SCA Roasting Foundation class explored bean colour changes, sample comparisons and the connection between roasting and tasting, hosted by TOP Creamery.
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OPP Roasting Master Class in Laos: Bringing Roast Profiles Back to the Cup
Our OPP Roasting Master Class in Vientiane concluded with profile analysis, cupping, troubleshooting and an SCA Roasting Intermediate assessment.
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Q Grader Day 4: Green Coffee, Defects and the Cup
Day 4 of our Bangkok Q Grader course connected green coffee examination and defect recognition with cupping, comparison and more consistent quality evaluation.
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Q Grader Day 6 in Bangkok: A Week of Coffee Evaluation Comes Together
The final day of our September Q Grader course in Bangkok brought together six days of sensory evaluation, cupping, comparison and calibration.
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SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate in Manila: Aromas, Cupping and Community
Aromas, flavour wheels and cupping practice at our SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate class in Manila, with TOP Creamery and returning alumni.
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Kathmandu: SCA Brewing Foundation Meets the UAC AeroPress Championship
Brewing Foundation, AeroPress practice and an 18-competitor UAC championship at White Blossom Barista School in Kathmandu, with Nattawat Muangsiri as Head Judge.
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Santoker Competition Practice Day at Espresso Academic
Competitors explored energy control, roast curves and machine response at Santoker practice day, with Espresso Academic supporting the session as its venue.
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