Education & Training.

The UK’s only SCA Premier Training Campus located outside London.

The high-quality learning environment at Clifton Coffee has been certified by the SCA as a Premier Training Campus. This reflects our high standards for coffee education and passion for supporting coffee professionals. Our training space offers a unique educational setting and plays a key role in the SCA's global network of coffee education.

Tailored Training Programs

We take great pride in having one of the most experienced teams of trainers in the UK who hold national competition titles.

With experience working with baristas from a range of backgrounds, from award-winning national chains, hotels, restaurants and small independent speciality coffee shops, we’re able to offer tailored training programs to suit different experience levels and environments.

All of our wholesale customers are entitled to FREE Barista Support Training at our SCA Premier Training Campus. This course covers all of the essentials that a new coffee business would require including; the construction of a coffee menu, espresso extraction, milk steaming techniques, workflow and machine maintenance. 

Wholesale customers also receive a significant discount on further SCA education. These advanced courses are recognised worldwide and are orchestrated by our authorised SCA trainer.

  • Rob Talbot

    rob.talbot@cliftoncoffee.co.uk
    Education & Support
    Authorised SCA Trainer

  • Zoe Williams

    zoe.williams@cliftoncoffee.co.uk
    Education & Support
    Authorised SCA Trainer

ACCREDITED BY THE SCA.

As of January 2017, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), established in 1982, and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE), established in 1998, have officially become one unified organisation the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a membership-based association built on foundations of openness, inclusivity, and the power of shared knowledge. From coffee farmers to baristas and roasters, our membership spans the globe, encompassing every element of the coffee value chain. SCA acts as a unifying force within the specialty coffee industry and works to make coffee better by raising standards worldwide through a collaborative and progressive approach.

Dedicated to building an industry that is fair, sustainable, and nurturing for all, SCA draws on years of insights and inspiration from the specialty coffee community.

Got a question?

We offer a range of SCA-certified courses at our Training Campus in Bristol, providing coffee professionals and enthusiasts with industry-recognised education and hands-on experience. If you have a question or want to discuss our training courses in detail, contact our team using the form below.

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