--- title: "Barista Training Academy: Our Coffee Journey & Community Story" description: "Discover the story behind Barista Training Academy. From motorcycle journeys to building an inclusive coffee community, learn how we teach real barista skills." canonical: https://mytribe.in/barista.training.academy/coffee-brewing-appreciation-workshops/our-story-community last_updated: 2025-09-15 --- # Our Story & Community: Real Coffee Education Tribe Verified · Training baristas and cafe owners nationwide. By [Barista Training Academy](https://mytribe.in/barista.training.academy) · Workshops at academies in New Delhi and Chandigarh · ₹2,000 per person (estimate) Part of [Coffee Brewing & Appreciation Workshops](https://mytribe.in/barista.training.academy/coffee-brewing-appreciation-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/barista.training.academy/coffee-brewing-appreciation-workshops/gallery) Coffee is more than just a drink; it is a community we are building. From the open roads where this started to our academy doors, here is the story behind the cup. ## Photos and videos - ![A screenshot of an article from an international blog, hopeespresso.co.uk, mentioning our work with Indian language flavor wheels. It's great to see our mission getting recognition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6d0dc3c-fd7c-4b95-81ad-15990f842d42) - ![Another excerpt from the blog feature, highlighting my motive to simplify coffee education and make it less about technicality and more about connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/568eb874-9cc9-4fba-a8cd-3d75e7b1d73d) - ![The blog post discusses our work on the Indian Native-Language Flavour Wheels, a project I'm very passionate about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6071d6b2-b1f2-4a5e-8a69-5a3a8bb97576) - ![This part of the article talks about our goal to create an accessible, people-focused flavor wheel that uses local references.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2652b210-4a24-4d5f-96ac-54c9d4d96a9d) - ![The article touches on the importance of reconnecting coffee with local cultural contexts, which is a core part of our philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abe9141b-16fa-499c-a031-aed5960c100f) - ![A shot of the Hope Espresso blog featuring me and my work. It was an honor to be included.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf775bca-8875-4bce-8d09-a11b4e958e58) - [Video: This is my origin story. I'm Binny Varghese, and I started Barista Training Academy after a motorcycle journey across the country revealed a huge gap in coffee education.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e5f99eb-3524-46aa-9736-1937d66fb9a1) - ![We love engaging with our community. This is an invitation for our followers to ask any questions they have about coffee science or barista techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c52f7ba-cdfd-46f3-984e-b523272a8c8b) - [Video: Happy Espresso Day! Here I am explaining the origin of the word "espresso" and why pronouncing it "expresso" isn't technically wrong, especially in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7c17bf5-6a25-4392-ace4-7e6670119483) - ![We're always exploring emerging coffee regions. Here, a student is sorting green beans from Nagaland, a hidden gem in India's coffee landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b55c0060-7efc-45b7-b364-ff6fa84d9c26) - ![Our trainer working with local coffee professionals in Nagaland. We are passionate about supporting and learning from coffee communities across India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a83bc239-f990-4ce5-8547-7bed8400e22f) - ![Me with a local coffee farmer in Nagaland. Building relationships with the people who grow our coffee is incredibly important to us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/946429ac-eb8b-4cd5-a245-390ddc6b9330) - ![On a coffee farm in Nagaland, learning directly from the farmers. Their knowledge and hard work are the foundation of the entire industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f2e12fb-5bcb-43c2-a51f-6eeeebecbb20) - ![A proud moment for us. This graphic congratulates me, Binny Varghese, for making it to the semi-finals of the National Brewers Cup.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d4da0c6-6bc5-4663-8507-85c9589d626d) - ![A glimpse from the Delhi Regionals of the National Barista Championship. Our trainers actively participate in competitions to stay sharp and connected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bdbb05d-6296-4764-b080-ced8dba914cb) - ![Our co-founder Binny, all smiles at the National Brewers Championship. We believe in leading by example and being active in the coffee community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9d19de2-85a0-44a6-9453-d005c4c23e8a) - ![A toast to the teachers of coffee. This post celebrates everyone in the coffee chain who educates and inspires others.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13fde655-b715-42e4-aed4-6cf843d7f57c) - ![Our trainer giving a presentation on the stages of roasting. We believe that teaching is the best way to deepen our own understanding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05e9e9c5-11e0-457e-9a5c-2cd36ee80c9e) - [Video: Announcing our Leaderboard Coffee Game in Rajasthan. It's a fun mystery game where you taste and guess a coffee's origin, roast, and varietal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72b5ee5b-853d-4c6c-bead-0cff7b7bf0d2) - ![A screenshot from our Cafe Entrepreneurship Course, designed to help aspiring cafe owners turn their dreams into reality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ccff6f1-b115-4e38-a094-8019e695cca8) - ![A shot of our Hindi script coffee flavor wheel next to an Aeropress. We created this wheel to make coffee more inclusive and accessible, breaking language barriers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/185095c2-c348-4bac-8695-5ff93eeb299f) - ![We were honored to present our Hindi flavor wheel to the Coffee Board of India. Our goal is to make good coffee accessible for real, not just on a forum.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be3a3d20-a94c-4545-8a05-25a2e63da014) - ![Another shot of our Hindi flavor wheel and an Aeropress, symbolizing the fusion of global coffee culture with local accessibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f02c850-93fe-4941-9652-1296c8c2404c) ## About Our Story & Community I started Barista Training Academy because I saw a massive gap in how we teach coffee while riding my motorcycle across the country. I didn't want to build just another school; I wanted a place where the barrier to entry isn't fancy jargon or expensive certifications, but actual, usable skill. Whether you are looking to run a cafe or just brew a decent cup at home, we focus on what really matters—making coffee that you would want to pay for again. ### How It All Started It wasn't a grand, boardroom-planned business idea. It began on a motorcycle trip across India. I kept meeting people with big dreams of opening cosy cafes, but they were missing the hard business realities and practical skills. The industry was too focused on technicality and snobbery. My mission became simple: cut the drama, demystify the science, and teach skills that actually translate into a sustainable business or a great daily ritual. ### The Team Our philosophy is simple because our team is real. Take my head trainer, Aryaman. He was a machine learning engineer who got into coffee during his JEE mains preparation—mostly, he says, because he didn't want to write code. That is the kind of passion we have here. We are not academics in white coats; we are enthusiasts who have walked the path, messed up, and learned how to fix it. ### Building a Local Coffee Community We believe coffee shouldn't be an elitist bubble. We are actively working to reconnect coffee with local cultural contexts. That is why we developed our own flavour wheels using local Indian references rather than forcing imported flavour notes like 'blueberry' that most of us don't identify with. We are out there collaborating with farmers in regions like Nagaland, learning from them, and bringing that knowledge back to the academy. Whether it is competing in the National Brewers Cup or helping a student launch their own shop, we are building a space where coffee is inclusive, purposeful, and, most importantly, honest. ## About Barista Training Academy I'm Binny, and my world revolves around two things: motorcycles and coffee. I started this place because I was tired of the industry's fluff and wanted to focus on skills that actually matter in a real-world cafe. 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