Coffee Roasting Masterclass with Caleb Ellis and Rohan Sebastian

Date : 8-9-10^th August 2025

Timings : 10 AM to 6 PM

Where : Naked Coffee Roasters, Mumbai 

A three day extensive coffee roasting programme

Course Details:

• Introduction to coffee
• Post-Harvest Processing methods
• Inventory Management
• Coffee Roasting – How to setup the roaster, roasting basics, profiling, light medium & dark roasts, specialty roasts.
• Cupping for Flavor profiles – importance of cupping, form & technique, evaluating aroma, taste characteristics, using coffee flavor tasters’ wheel, identifying flavor profiles.
• Evaluating & describing roasted coffee’s taste attributes.
• Live Roastery Tour

About the Experts :

Caleb Ellis

Caleb is the Founder of Vivace Coffee and a seasoned coffee consultant.

He is an Associate Specialty Coffee Trainer while also internationally licensed and SCA certified in Barista Skills, Brewing, Sensory and Roasting. Additionally, he holds an advanced roasting certification from the prestigious Araku Coffee Skills Program.

He also is the International Director for South Asia with the Global Coffee Initiative— a movement that leverages the global coffee supply chain to bring transformation, dignity, and hope to underserved communities through ethical and sustainable practices.

Rohan Sebastian

Rohan is a coffee consultant and has 7+ years in the speciality coffee industry.

He holds SCA Diplomas and Professional certifications in Coffee Quality, Barista Skills, Roasting and Sensory and is a Q Arabica Grader.

Rohan has been on the judging panel for multiple National coffee events. He also is a professor for Café Economics Analysis at the Atal Incubation Centre.

Who Should Attend:

Individuals looking to learn commercial coffee roasting.
Aspiring baristas or coffee professional looking to expand their coffee roasting knowledge.
Coffee enthusiasts aiming to expand their knowledge and abilities.