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Academia Barista Pro: The Specialty Coffee Ecosystem in El Salvador
Academia Barista Pro (ABP) is the regional benchmark for training and quality, integrating an elite Coffee School, an award-winning Roastery, and an Innovation Center. As a Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) authorized center, we offer the full portfolio of international certifications in barista skills, roasting, cupping, and sustainability.
Founded by experts Jonathan and Johanna de Rodríguez, ABP is the breeding ground for national barista champions in El Salvador and Honduras. Our technical excellence is backed by the title of Best Roastery in El Salvador 2025 (Global Coffee Awards), guaranteeing precision-roasted specialty coffee and exceptional microlots.
More than just an academy, we are a comprehensive platform elevating specialty coffee and tea culture in Central America through innovation and sustainability.
Official SCA Certifications: The Global Standard
Take your professional career to the next level with our Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certifications. We offer the Coffee Skills Program modules, globally recognized by the coffee industry. Learn under the most rigorous standards and earn the credits required for your SCA Diploma.
This is the most comprehensive training system in the industry. It is divided into 6 specialized modules (Introduction to Coffee, Green Coffee, Sensory Skills, Roasting, Brewing, and Barista Skills) ranging from Foundation to Professional levels. It is ideal for those pursuing the SCA Skills Diploma and comprehensive technical training.
Designed to address the ethical, economic, and environmental challenges of the supply chain. It is divided into 4 modules (Foundations, Climate & Coffee, Economics & Coffee, and Governance, Compliance & Reporting). This program provides the tools necessary to implement sustainable practices in coffee businesses, analyzing everything from climate change to equity in the specialty coffee trade.
The most prestigious certification for professional coffee cuppers. By becoming a Q Grader, you earn a 3-year international license to score and classify specialty coffee using the Coffee Quality Institute’s (CQI) sensory evaluation system. It is the "universal language" of coffee quality.
A technical certification focused on the maintenance, repair, and optimization of coffee equipment (espresso machines, grinders, and filtration systems). This program is essential for engineers and technicians seeking to guarantee extraction quality through mechanical precision and water quality management.
The SCA’s new system for evaluating coffee value. Moving beyond a simple score, the CVA is a modern approach that integrates descriptive, affective, and physical analyses of the bean. It represents the evolution of traditional cupping, designed to offer a more comprehensive and objective view of each lot’s profile.
Educational Workshops: Learning Without Borders
Our SCA Workshops are the ideal space for those seeking in-depth, didactic training without the pressure of exams. While these do not grant an official SCA certification, they strictly follow SCA quality standards, focusing on hands-on practice and discovery.
A standout example is our Introduction to Cupping Workshop. It is the perfect entry point to understanding the complexity of coffee in a dynamic, interactive, and fully accessible way for any enthusiast.
Jonathan Rodríguez
Founder | Roasting Specialist & Business Strategist
Jonathan Rodríguez, a Q Arabica Grader and specialty coffee roasting expert, brings over 17 years of experience to the industry. As a business consultant and specialist in finance applied to the coffee sector, he has trained hundreds of professionals across El Salvador and Central America. As the founder of Academia Barista Pro, Jonathan integrates the technical rigor of roasting with a strategic vision for profitability and sustainable growth, bridging the gap between bean quality and commercial success throughout the coffee value chain.
Johanna de Rodríguez
Founder | Q Grader Instructor & Sustainability Specialist
Johanna de Rodríguez is among an elite group of professionals worldwide holding the distinctions of both Q Grader Instructor and Q Arabica Grader. With over 17 years of experience, she specializes in coffee sensory analysis and sustainability. As a Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Certified Trainer, she has led the development of elite baristas and cuppers. Through Academia Barista Pro, Johanna applies a scientific and social approach to elevating quality standards and transforming the specialty coffee industry through high-level education.
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Want to level up your coffee game? Join the Academia Barista Pro family! From beginner classes to pro certifications, we've got you covered. Plus, explore our amazing selection of specialty coffees and teas. Let's make some seriously good coffee together!
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Elite Training: Preparation for Coffee Competitions
Take your career to the global stage with our specialized training for national and international competitions. At Academia Barista Pro, we transform talent into technical discipline, perfecting every detail: from the selection of nano-lots and the design of competitive roasting profiles to mastering your routine and sensory presentation for expert judges.
Under the mentorship of instructors with proven track records in prestigious tournaments, we prepare you to dominate the categories of Barista, Brewers Cup, Latte Art, and Roasting. We ensure that every second of your presentation is a demonstration of excellence, precision, and passion. The journey to the championship begins here.
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Join us in meeting these great WOMEN producers. Johanna will choose incredible coffees from TOP WOMEN Producers from around El Salvador. Dont forget, each will be LIMITED SUPPLY, grab one as fast as you can, we will number each bag. If you didnt get a chance to buy a bag, but want to know who´s coffee we´ve had during this project, Click the button below.
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