Frequently asked questions.

Tasse Coffee Roastery offers a comprehensive range of SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) courses, including Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Sensory Skills, and Roasting. Each course is designed to cater to different skill levels, from beginners to coffee professionals looking to certify or upgrade their expertise.

Our SCA courses are primarily taught in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. For our Japanese-speaking students, we provide a Japanese assistant to ensure you have the best learning experience and support throughout the course.

No prior experience is needed for our introductory courses. They are tailored for beginners and offer a solid foundation in coffee education. For advanced courses, however, some prerequisites may apply, which are outlined in the course descriptions.

Yes — Tasse Coffee Roastery is an SCA-certified training location, so when you complete one of our SCA courses on-site and pass its examination, you receive an official SCA certification that is recognized internationally across the specialty-coffee industry, at every level from beginner to working professional. Courses are designed to suit you whether you are starting out or certifying to upgrade your expertise.

By choosing Tasse Coffee Roastery for your SCA certification, you benefit from small class sizes, hands-on training, and direct feedback from industry experts. Our state-of-the-art facilities and the opportunity to learn in a real-world coffee roastery environment provide an immersive learning experience that goes beyond the classroom.

Each SCA course at Tasse Coffee Roastery takes from one day to several days to complete, depending on the level and subject: introductory courses can be finished in a single day, while more advanced specialist modules typically run across two or more days. Please refer to the specific course details for exact durations.

Yes, our SCA courses include both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on training. This ensures that you not only understand coffee concepts but also can apply them in a practical setting.

While our focus is on providing an immersive in-person experience, certain theoretical components may be available online. Please inquire about the specific course for details on any online materials or pre-course work.

All required materials for the course, including coffee beans, equipment, and course notes, are provided and included in the course fee. You do not need to bring any additional materials.

We offer ongoing support to our students after course completion. You can reach out for advice, guidance, or further information as you apply your new skills in the coffee industry.

Yes, if you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you can retake it. There may be an additional fee for exam retakes, so please ask for details regarding this policy.

We keep our class sizes small to ensure personalized attention and ample hands-on experience. Class size is limited, so we recommend registering early to secure your spot.

We accept various payment methods, including credit card, bank transfer, and in some cases, payment plans. Please contact us for more information on making your payment.

We do offer discounts for students looking to enroll in multiple courses or groups registering together. Please reach out to us for specific discount information.

You can register for our SCA courses through our website or by contacting us directly. We'll guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you may have.

All SCA courses at Tasse Coffee Roastery are taught in person at our working specialty-coffee roastery and cafe in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo, where you learn hands-on right beside the roaster, the cupping table and the espresso bar rather than in a classroom. There are no remote or other campus locations.

Because every course is run privately — one-to-one or in a small group — we arrange the dates around you. After you reserve your place online (or contact us first), we confirm a schedule, level and teaching language that suit you. It keeps each course focused and flexible.

We warmly recommend messaging us first, so we can confirm an available date together — along with the level and teaching language that suit you — before you place your order. Because every course is arranged privately around each student, if you order first and we're then unable to find a date that works for you, a refund may not be possible. It's wonderfully simple: just send us a quick message in the chat, and we'll settle on a date together before you book.

Your courses are taught by Wing Yuen, an SCA Authorized Trainer and coffee-competition sensory judge, with the Tasse team. You learn directly from a working roaster and trainer, not a lecturer in a classroom.

At Tasse Coffee Roastery you can work towards the full SCA Coffee Skills Program — Introduction to Coffee plus five specialist modules (Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Sensory Skills and Roasting), each offered at Foundation, Intermediate and Professional level — building points toward the internationally recognised SCA Coffee Skills Diploma. Every course earns points — Introduction 10, Foundation 5, Intermediate 10 and Professional 25 — and the Diploma is awarded once you reach 100 points.

Our Experience Workshops are relaxed, drop-in sessions — ideal for trying latte art, brewing or sensory tasting with no commitment. The SCA courses are structured, internationally certified training for anyone who wants a recognised qualification and a professional path in coffee. Many students begin with a workshop and continue into the SCA program.