The Barista Method.
Learn coffee the way a studio learns to build: one variable at a time.
The Barista Method (TBM) is a hands-on barista course run by The Zariya Academy in Nazirabad, Kolkata. It has two weeks of classes (six classes, five modules), then ten one-on-one practice sessions with a mentor. A batch has ten students at most. The fee is ₹20,000. It includes the sessions, the test and the Zariya Elite Barista Certificate.
A method, built floor by floor.
Five modules take you from the farm to the counter. Each one builds on the one below. The course follows specialty-coffee practice used worldwide: cupping protocols, brew ratios, water chemistry and extraction.
Coffee Unlocked
From its legendary discovery to botany, varietals and processing. Learn the stories and methods behind the coffee you serve.
Barista's Palate
Decode flavour and refine your palate with the methods of sensory science.
Brewing Mastery
Control every variable in the cup. Every brew method has its own chemistry.
The Espresso Code
The make-or-break module. Learn the machine, the shot, the milk and the art.
The Barista's Edge
The soft skills that turn a barista into a leader.
Classes first. Then one-on-one practice.
The course has two parts on purpose. Group classes build understanding. One-on-one hours build skill.
Two weeks of classes
Six classes mix theory and practice and cover all five modules. 10 students at most.
Ten one-on-one hours
You pick the slot. A mentor stands beside you. Practise what you need. Included in the fee.
The test
A test closes the course. The test fee is included.
ZEBC
The Zariya Elite Barista Certificate, issued by The Zariya Academy.
In a group class
Ten students share one machine and one mentor. This is the best way to learn ideas: why coffee tastes as it does, and how extraction works. You also learn from nine other people's questions.
In a one-on-one hour
The machine and the mentor are yours for the full hour. Dosing, tamping and milk texture need many repeats and fast feedback. Every shot you pull gets feedback at once.
Classes teach the why. One-on-one hours train your hands.
- 01 Two weeks of classes. Six classes, five modules.
- 02 Ten one-on-one sessions of one hour each. Included. A promotional offer.
- 03 The test.
- 04 The Zariya Elite Barista Certificate (ZEBC).
- + Need more practice? Extra sessions cost ₹2,000 each.
The Zariya Elite Barista Certificate (ZEBC)
Issued by The Zariya Academy after the test. It is a named, test-backed qualification you can show when you apply for a job. We are working with cafés and hospitality businesses so they recognise ZEBC when they hire. Partner names will appear here as they confirm.
Three kinds of students.
You want to work as a barista
Build the skills a café needs: consistent shots, clean milk, calm service.
You want to open or run a café
Understand every drink on your menu, so you can train your own team.
You want to take coffee seriously
Learn to taste, brew and explain coffee, for yourself and for others.
Three steps. Start where you are.
The Barista Method
Two weeks of classes and ten one-on-one hours. Fee: ₹20,000.
Learn more →Five workshops. One skill each.
Short, hands-on coffee workshops in Kolkata. Each one is a numbered drawing sheet. Join one, or all five.
Where it happens.
Real machines. Real drinks. This is the lab in Nazirabad where the classes and the one-on-one hours run.
Learn something today.
The Science of Coffee Extraction: What Makes or Breaks Your Cup?
Extraction decides whether coffee tastes sour, bitter or balanced. Learn the five variables you control: grind, time, temperature, ratio and water.
Read →The Perfect Espresso Shot: A Story of What ACTUALLY Matters
Numbers get you started. Feel finishes the shot. Learn what matters in espresso: grind and flow, tamping, pre-infusion, the stream and taste.
Read →Why Every Barista Should Learn Cupping to Improve Brewing & Customer Experience
Cupping builds a barista’s palate, sharpens brewing decisions and improves how you talk about coffee. Learn what cupping is and how to start.
Read →Tell us your goal.
Send a short enquiry. We reply on WhatsApp with batch details.
Short answers.
How long is the course?
Two weeks of classes: six classes that cover five modules. After that come ten one-on-one practice sessions of one hour each. You book those sessions yourself, at your own pace.
When does the next batch start?
The next batch starts on 8 November 2026.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. You receive the Zariya Elite Barista Certificate (ZEBC), issued by The Zariya Academy.
How much does the course cost?
₹20,000. The fee includes the two-week course, ten one-on-one sessions, the test and ZEBC. The ten sessions are a promotional offer.