The coffee consumpiton in India is growing, or is even booming as well as its culture. This is why the number of coffee school is increasing. Let us see which are the best barista courses in India!

India has a long long story across coffee, it seems that the monk Baba Budan Giri imported our beloved seeds in the country already in the 15th century (it seems seven beans, hidden in the beard… ) so Indians are planting and drinking coffee since half of a millenium.

From the other side we can still consider India as a “tea country” and, checking statistics, we can see that the pro capita consumption of coffee in India  is still less than one/fifth if compared with the one of tea.

To be more precise we can say that if, historically, tea is the dominant beverage in the north of India, but in the South regions of the country, as Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, coffee has a strong tradition. Filter coffee, made with a blend of coffee beans and chicory, is a favorite.

But not just consumption, nowadys urban areas have seen a surge in café culture. International and local coffee shop chains have expanded, attracting a younger crowd. Coffee shops offer a variety of espresso-based drinks, from cappuccinos to lattes. So tea is still dominating the field, but it has to be careful, because coffee is growing fast in terms of consumption, as we can see from the chart below, showing the value of the independent coffee shops in the Indian market (and so the volume of sells)

(from the site www.statista.com)

by the way we can also see that India is the third fastest growing market

(from the site Qz.com)

If the consumption of coffee is growing fast in terms of quantity is also growing, but much slower, in terms of culture.

SPECIALTY COFFEE CULTURE IN INDIA

The Indians coffee drinkers are mainly young, and for the most of them coffee is still an experience linked more with the atmosphere than with the product itself; so coffee shops are often focused on:

• Wi-fi
• relaxing seats
• A decent choice of food-snacks

But not just. The coffee specialty market in India is experiencing in fact significant growth and transformation, reflecting changing consumer preferences and a growing appreciation for high-quality coffee. Here are some key points about the coffee specialty market in India:

Emerging Coffee Culture: The specialty coffee culture is gradually taking root in India. Urban areas, in particular, have witnessed a surge in coffee shops and cafes that emphasize high-quality, single-origin coffee beans.

• Local Roasters and Microbreweries: A new generation of coffee enthusiasts and entrepreneurs is entering the coffee scene. Local roasters and microbreweries are emerging, focusing on sourcing premium coffee beans and perfecting the art of roasting and brewing.
• Single-Origin Coffee: Indian consumers are becoming more discerning about their coffee choices. They are showing interest in single-origin coffee, which highlights the unique flavors and characteristics of coffee beans from specific regions or estates.
• Coffee Festivals and Events: Coffee-related festivals and events are becoming more popular in India. These gatherings celebrate coffee culture and provide a platform for coffee enthusiasts, roasters, and baristas to showcase their skills.
• Training and Education: Coffee aficionados are investing in barista training and coffee education. They are keen to understand the nuances of brewing methods, coffee tasting, and latte art.

BEST COFFEE SCHOOL IN INDIA

Training and Education: the main steps for every grosing culture, including the one of coffee. The knowledges and the skills of many Indians Barista are growing and growing, and they are more and more thirsty of learning about their job and the product they are in passion for. This is why is growing the request for barista courses in India, where to learn proper techniques for espresso extraction and for milk frothing, for latte art schools in India, focalized on the best patterns on cappuccino, and for roasting coffee courses, especially in the South of India, in the area of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Coffee Courses in India

If there are already some famous coffee schools in India, as:

• Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM)
• Barista Lavazza
• Coffee Board of India
• Third Wave Coffee Roasters

In the last months even Espresso Academy, the famous Italian coffee school with 17 branches and thousands of students from all over the world has started to offer its barista and latte art courses in India. Thanks to the partnerships with the new Espresso Academy India of Bangalore, infact, right now is available in India the whole range of Italian Barista Certificate areas, with courses of 

• Barista
• Latte art
• Brew the world (the whole world of brewing)
• Roasting and cupping

Soon, even the other Espresso Academy coffee courses will be available in India.

• Green coffee Course
• Coffee sensory Course
• Coffee Brewing Course
• Espresso machines technician Course
• Coffee shop opening and management.

The Espresso Academy courses are valid also for who wants to achieve all the SCA certifications

Click here and contact Espresso Academy, the Italian coffee school!