Field notes, training reflections, and the science behind every cup — written by an Authorized SCA Trainer and Q Arabica Grader.
Maryam Tabatabaei, SCA Trainer, led a hands-on V60, French Press and Aeropress brewing workshop with Farm to Cup in Dubai.
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A one day online barista course for AED 1,400, taught live by an Authorized SCA Trainer. No experience needed, in Persian or English.
Reflections on serving as a Sensory Judge at a barista competition hosted by Refill Roastery at Victoria Arduino Dubai — what sensory judging actually involves, and what every competitor taught me.
Opening a café is only the beginning, delivering exceptional coffee every day is what keeps customers coming back. While quality beans and professional equipment are essential, the real difference comes from a well-trained team. Coffee training equips baristas with the skills to prepare consistently great coffee, understand extraction, texture milk correctly, and work efficiently during […]
Two governing bodies. Six disciplines. Three levels. One residency. The UAE coffee scene runs on credentials issued from outside the region — here is the landscape, in one place, with the routes a working professional actually takes.
Three letters that travel the supply chain — Q-Grader. Here is what the credential actually is, what the six-day exam tests, what has changed since the SCA absorbed the system from CQI, and the questions to ask before you sit the chair.
The phrase appears on every café window and Instagram bio in this city. Here is what an Authorized SCA Trainer actually is, how to verify one, and the questions to ask before you trust the credential on a wall.
Participating in the HB Best Batch Roasting Championship was an incredible milestone in my career. While I have spent years perfecting my craft, standing alongside 30 elite professionals was a truly humbling experience. This was my first-ever competitive event, and consequently, securing 4th place feels like a significant victory. Why the HB Best Batch Roasting […]
As a Q Arabica Grader and Authorized Specialty Coffee Trainer (AST), attending this year’s exhibition was a pivotal moment for my work in the UAE. Exploring the latest Gulfood Coffee Trends 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre provided a front-row seat to the rapid evolution of our industry. Consequently, it is clear that the […]
The Prestige of the Competition This week, I had the incredible honor of serving as a sensory judge at the National UAE Roasting Championship, held at the prestigious World of Coffee Dubai. As someone deeply passionate about the specialty coffee industry, this experience was both humbling and exciting. Judging the National UAE Roasting Championship The […]