FAQ.

The Barista Method (TBM) is a hands-on barista course run by The Zariya Academy in Nazirabad, Kolkata. It has two weeks of classes, then ten one-on-one practice sessions. It ends with a test and the Zariya Elite Barista Certificate (ZEBC).

For three kinds of people: those who want to work as baristas, those who run or plan to open a café, and anyone who wants to take coffee seriously. You do not need to know everything about coffee to begin. You need the willingness to look more closely.

No. You do not need to know coffee to begin. Tell us your experience when you apply, so we can tell you how to get the most from 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.

The next batch starts on 8 November 2026.

Ten at most. Small batches give every student attention.

Coffee Unlocked (origin, botany and processing). Barista's Palate (cupping and tasting). Brewing Mastery (manual brewing and extraction). The Espresso Code (espresso, milk and latte art). The Barista's Edge (customer skills and troubleshooting).

Yes. Module 4, The Espresso Code, covers milk texturing and latte art, along with equipment mastery and espresso variations.

Yes. Module 3, Brewing Mastery, covers V60, AeroPress and French Press, with brew ratios, water chemistry and extraction principles.

Yes. Module 2, Barista's Palate, covers cupping protocols, tasting notes, regional profiles and defect identification.

Yes. Module 5, The Barista's Edge, covers customer interactions, handling stress and troubleshooting problems on the spot.

Each session lasts one hour. You pick a slot from the open times, then come in and practise what you need with a mentor beside you. The first ten sessions are included in the fee.

Group classes are best for ideas. One-on-one hours are best for skill: the machine and the mentor are yours for the full hour, so every shot you pull gets feedback at once. Together they work better than classes alone.

Yes. Extra sessions cost ₹2,000 each.

Yes. A test closes the course. The test fee is included in the course fee.

Yes. You receive the Zariya Elite Barista Certificate (ZEBC), issued by The Zariya Academy.

We cannot promise a job. ZEBC is a named, test-backed qualification you can show employers. We are working with cafés and hospitality businesses so they recognise ZEBC when they hire.

Founder Shubham Jaiswal leads the teaching. Mentors guide the one-on-one sessions.

At The Zariya Academy in Nazirabad, Kolkata. The exact location pin reaches you on WhatsApp once your seat is confirmed.

₹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.

Not at the moment. The fee is paid upfront. If you need an instalment plan, write to us. The founder reviews each request personally.

Under normal circumstances, fees are not refunded. If we cancel a batch, every student booked in that batch can choose: move to a later batch, or take a full refund.

Every student booked in that batch can choose to move to a later batch, or take a full refund.

Use the apply page, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us your goal and your experience, and we reply with batch details.

Pay the course fee upfront. This holds one of the ten seats in the batch.

Brew Lab is a series of short, hands-on coffee workshops from the same academy. Each workshop is a numbered sheet that teaches one skill: pour-over, espresso, milk, cold drinks and cupping.

No. Brew Lab is optional. It is a low-cost first taste of how we teach.

Tap the booking button on a sheet. WhatsApp opens with your message ready. We reply with a UPI link. Pay within 24 hours to confirm your seat.

Yes. Book one seat for each person.