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SCA Barista Skills Intermediate: Day 1 in Bangkok

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate: Day 1 in Bangkok

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate: Day 1 in Bangkok

On Day 1 of SCA Barista Skills Intermediate in Bangkok, students connected espresso variables with extraction, flavor and consistency through hands-on practice and tasting.

6 days ago1 min read

A Barista Intermediate learner working at the espresso machine beneath the original SCA Barista class title.

A Barista Intermediate learner working at the espresso machine beneath the original SCA Barista class title.

SCA Barista Intermediate: Bringing Three Days of Practice Together

The final day of this SCA Barista Skills Intermediate class brought the previous two days of learning into practical work behind the bar. Students reviewed espresso quality, extraction troubleshooting and preparation for assessment.

Aug 211 min read

A Barista Intermediate learner practising milk steaming beneath the original SCA Barista Intermediate artwork

A Barista Intermediate learner practising milk steaming beneath the original SCA Barista Intermediate artwork

SCA Barista Intermediate: Building a More Structured Practice

This SCA Barista Intermediate class update captured practical learning at Espresso Academic Thailand. Students explored espresso extraction, grinder adjustment and the relationship between dose, yield, time and ratio.

Jul 31 min read

The SCA Barista Intermediate class group at Espresso Academic beneath the original purple Barista artwork.

The SCA Barista Intermediate class group at Espresso Academic beneath the original purple Barista artwork.

SCA Barista Intermediate: Three Days of Practice at Our Campus

Across three days at Espresso Academic Thailand, our SCA Barista Skills Intermediate students combined theory and practical work to develop a more structured barista practice.

Jun 261 min read

A Barista Intermediate student pouring steamed milk into a red cup beneath the original purple Barista Intermediate title.

A Barista Intermediate student pouring steamed milk into a red cup beneath the original purple Barista Intermediate title.

SCA Barista Intermediate in Bangkok: Recipe, Milk and Beverage Quality

Our SCA Barista Skills Intermediate students developed their work behind the bar through practical exercises and discussion. The class combined hands-on practice with an understanding of the principles behind each drink.

Jun 121 min read

A Barista Intermediate student pouring milk into an espresso cup during the April2026 class, beneath the original SCA Barista artwork.

A Barista Intermediate student pouring milk into an espresso cup during the April2026 class, beneath the original SCA Barista artwork.

SCA Barista Intermediate in Bangkok: April 2026 Classroom Highlights

April classroom highlights from SCA Barista Skills Intermediate in Bangkok: espresso extraction, grinder adjustment, milk steaming and workflow.

May 241 min read

Espresso evaluation charts displayed on a classroom laptop while students taste coffee during Barista Intermediate training in Kathmandu.

Espresso evaluation charts displayed on a classroom laptop while students taste coffee during Barista Intermediate training in Kathmandu.

Barista Skills Day 3 in Kathmandu: Connecting Espresso Data with Taste

Day 3 of Barista Intermediate in Kathmandu connects espresso measurements, shared tasting notes and local customer preferences.

Dec 20, 20251 min read

Barista Intermediate students comparing water profiles at a Kathmandu classroom table with cups, labeled bottles and worksheets.

Barista Intermediate students comparing water profiles at a Kathmandu classroom table with cups, labeled bottles and worksheets.

Barista Skills in Kathmandu: Exploring Water Before Espresso

Kathmandu Barista Intermediate students test water TDS, alkalinity and hardness, then taste how different water profiles change the same coffee.

Dec 19, 20251 min read

Two Barista Intermediate students following a classroom explanation with a pencil in Kathmandu.

Two Barista Intermediate students following a classroom explanation with a pencil in Kathmandu.

Barista Skills in Kathmandu: Measuring, Explaining and Teaching Espresso

Kathmandu Barista Intermediate students use refractometers, extraction measurements and grinder calibration to practise explaining their espresso decisions.

Dec 19, 20251 min read

An instructor discusses coffee samples in a wooden tray while Barista Intermediate learners observe and record notes.

An instructor discusses coffee samples in a wooden tray while Barista Intermediate learners observe and record notes.

SCA Barista Intermediate: From Coffee Samples to Espresso Practice

Barista Intermediate learning in Bangkok, covering coffee and roasting fundamentals, espresso equipment, extraction, water quality, tasting and milk steaming.

Jun 3, 20251 min read

SCA Barista Intermediate learners in Espresso Academic aprons receiving instruction at the espresso workstation.

SCA Barista Intermediate learners in Espresso Academic aprons receiving instruction at the espresso workstation.

SCA Barista Intermediate: First-Day Practice in September 2024

First-day SCA Barista Intermediate practice at Espresso Academic, connecting coffee recipes and drink preparation with customer service and equipment care.

Sep 28, 20241 min read

A group watches a coffee demonstration, with a phone recording in the foreground.

A group watches a coffee demonstration, with a phone recording in the foreground.

SCA Barista Intermediate: A Lively First Day in Bangkok

First-day photographs from SCA Barista Intermediate at our Bangkok campus, welcoming six students from China for practical coffee learning.

Jun 24, 20241 min read

A Barista Intermediate learner works with a milk pitcher at an espresso station, wearing an Espresso Academic apron.

A Barista Intermediate learner works with a milk pitcher at an espresso station, wearing an Espresso Academic apron.

At the Bar with Ivy, Baifern, Jeed and Mix: SCA Barista Intermediate

Classroom photographs with Ivy, Baifern, Jeed and Mix at our Bangkok campus, connecting espresso knowledge with practical work behind the bar.

Jun 7, 20241 min read

Two learners concentrate on pouring milk into espresso during Barista Intermediate practice at the coffee bar.

Two learners concentrate on pouring milk into espresso during Barista Intermediate practice at the coffee bar.

Learning Together Behind the Bar: SCA Barista Intermediate in Bangkok

A lively SCA Barista Intermediate classroom recap with five learners from China, practising at our Bangkok campus.

May 3, 20241 min read

A learner pours milk from a white pitcher into a brown cup, with coffee cups arranged on the counter.

A learner pours milk from a white pitcher into a brown cup, with coffee cups arranged on the counter.

Linen’s SCA Barista Intermediate Practice at MunMun Srinakarin

A look back at Linen’s SCA Barista Intermediate practice in Bangkok, with milk pouring, espresso extraction and practical work at the bar.

Apr 27, 20241 min read

A learner pours milk from a steel pitcher into a brown coffee cup at the classroom bar.

A learner pours milk from a steel pitcher into a brown coffee cup at the classroom bar.

SCA Barista Intermediate with Bie and Nadja in Bangkok

Classroom moments with Bie and Nadja at MunMun Srinakarin, exploring espresso, water and milk through SCA Barista Intermediate practice.

Apr 18, 20241 min read

A learner carefully pours milk from a white pitcher into a brown coffee cup.

A learner carefully pours milk from a white pitcher into a brown coffee cup.

At the Coffee Bar with Wayne: SCA Barista Intermediate

Wayne’s SCA Barista Intermediate classroom moments in Bangkok, exploring espresso, milk and practical coffee preparation.

Apr 11, 20241 min read

Three apron-wearing participants pose with framed certificates beneath the campus sign.

Three apron-wearing participants pose with framed certificates beneath the campus sign.

A Return to Our Bangkok Campus: Rachel Lobangco’s Certificate Collection

Rachel Lobangco’s July 2022 return to the Bangkok campus and certificate collection, preserved with the original group photograph and source post.

Jul 25, 20221 min read

A group poses together in front of a wooden Life Coffee wall, with Espresso Academy shirts among those pictured.

A group poses together in front of a wooden Life Coffee wall, with Espresso Academy shirts among those pictured.

Five Days of Barista Learning at Life Coffee

Our July 2020 Life Coffee recap celebrates five days of barista learning, bringing SCA Intermediate and EA Barista Methods into our teaching archive.

Jul 23, 20201 min read

Two Private Barista Course Announcements from Anaya, January 2019

Two posts from Anaya Espresso Society on 12 January 2019 recorded private Basic Barista and SCA Barista Intermediate course completions.

Jan 12, 20191 min read

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