Unity Coffee School

Learn Coffee
From the Inside

Professional barista training, SCA-certified courses, and hands-on workshops — led by Portugal's AeroPress Champion and certified SCA trainer.

Elizaveta Vagabova — Head Barista & Trainer
Elizaveta Vagabova
Your Trainer

Elizaveta Vagabova

Head Barista · Certified SCA Trainer (AST) · SCA Judge

Liza has been shaping the specialty coffee scene for over a decade — competing at the highest levels, earning international certifications, and now teaching the next generation of baristas at Unity Coffee School in Portugal.

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Portugal AeroPress Champion 2025
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European Barista League — 2nd Place 2026
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The Barista League Champion 2019
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Saint-P AeroPress Champion 2018
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) & Certified SCA Judge SCA Certified
Monthly Training
01 · Free

Monthly Training
for Our Clients

Every month we open enrolment for a free group training session at Unity Coffee School — exclusively for our wholesale partners and equipment clients.

  • Monthly sessions, new enrolment each month
  • Up to 6 participants per session
  • Conducted by Elizaveta Vagabova, AST-certified trainer
  • Practical focus: calibration, workflow, consistency
  • Available to all active Unity Coffee B2B clients
  • Free of charge — included with your partnership
Reserve Your Spot
02 · SCA

SCA-Certified Courses

Official SCA curriculum taught by a certified Authorized SCA Trainer. Each module results in an internationally recognised SCA diploma.

Introduction to Coffee

An entry-level overview of the coffee world — from seed to cup. Perfect as a starting point before any other SCA module.

Sensory Skills

Train your palate to identify and describe coffee flavours, aromas, body, and acidity with precision and confidence.

Foundation Intermediate
Brewing

Master filter coffee preparation — variables, recipes, extraction, and equipment — from everyday brewing to competition-level precision.

Foundation Intermediate
Barista Skills (coming soon)

Espresso, milk, customer service, and workflow — the complete barista toolkit from the ground up.

Foundation Intermediate
All modules lead to an official SCA diploma — recognised by coffee employers worldwide. Pricing and scheduling are individual. Leave a request and we'll put together the right programme for you.
03 · Workshops

Hands-On Workshops

Focused sessions designed to go deep on one skill. All levels welcome — from curious beginners to working baristas.

AeroPress Workshop
AeroPress Workshop

Discover why AeroPress is the most versatile brewing device in coffee. Techniques, recipes, variables, and competition-style brewing — led by Portugal's AeroPress Champion.

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Filter Brewing Workshop
Filter Brewing Workshop

V60, French Press, Moka Pot — understand the variables that shape every cup. Grind, ratio, temperature, and pouring technique explored hands-on.

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Latte Art Workshop
Latte Art for Beginners

From steaming milk to pouring your first heart — your very first steps in latte art, in a small group with real feedback.

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04 · Barista Course

Barista Intro Training

Choose the depth that fits your goals. All formats are taught by Elizaveta Vagabova, SCA-certified trainer and AeroPress Portugal Champion.

1 Day
Barista Essentials
5 hours

A full introduction to professional espresso in a single intensive day.

  • Espresso machine components and workflow
  • Dose, grind, pressure, temperature basics
  • Grinder calibration and adjustment
  • Milk steaming and steam wand technique
  • Daily cleaning and maintenance
  • Bar setup and efficiency
  • Hands-on: espresso shots and milk drinks
Apply for 1-Day Course
3 Days
Barista Foundation
3 × 4 hours = 12 hours total

Espresso, milk, and bar readiness — built step by step over three days.

  • Day 1: Espresso theory, grinder calibration, dialling in, machine anatomy, cleaning
  • Day 2: Milk chemistry, steaming technique, microfoam, latte art basics (heart, tulip, rosetta)
  • Day 3: Full bar simulation, speed + consistency + quality, service-ready workflow
Apply for 3-Day Course
5 Days
Barista Full Program
5 × 4 hours = 20 hours total

The complete professional barista toolkit — from espresso to cupping.

  • Espresso calibration: grind, dose, time, TDS, extraction yield
  • Latte art: steaming, texturing, heart, tulip, rosetta
  • Machine operation, cleaning, maintenance
  • Immersion dripper
  • Cupping: aroma, body, acidity, balance, flavour recognition
  • Q&A and personalised adaptation to your café format
Apply for 5-Day Course

Ready to Start?

Tell us which programme interests you and we'll get back within 24 hours with dates, details, and pricing.

Or reach us directly: info@unitycoffee.pt · +351 933 251 788