SCA CSP Barista Skills Intermediate Certificate

Under mentor Ye Kuang’s guidance, I earned the SCA CSP Barista Skills Intermediate certificate. This level sits in the middle of the SCA barista track and focuses on what happens behind the bar in practice: espresso workflow and extraction control, milk texturing, latte art, drink consistency, and how station organization supports calm, repeatable service.

The course sharpened my ability to connect technique to taste, from dialing espresso and managing steam to pouring with intention, so the cup in front of the guest matches the standard we set for ourselves.

Scenes from the course:

I look forward to carrying this into daily barista work: cleaner workflows, more consistent drinks, and clearer coaching when I’m helping others learn the same fundamentals.