Academia Barista Pro
Sources: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16)
Academia Barista Pro (ABP) is the leading specialty coffee training center and roastery in El Salvador, operating from San Salvador. It holds the title of Best Roastery El Salvador 2025 (Global Coffee Awards) and is the country’s only known SCA-authorized training center. (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Founders
Jonathan Rodríguez — Q Arabica Grader, roasting specialist, and business/finance strategist. Over 17 years in the industry. Founded ABP alongside Johanna.
Johanna de Rodríguez — Q Grader Instructor (one of few internationally), Q Arabica Grader, sensory analysis and sustainability specialist. Certified SCA trainer. Also a certified Tea Sommelier.
Both serve as SCA Authorized Trainers (ASTs) and have trained national barista champions in El Salvador and Honduras. (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Location
Plaza Cristal, 79 Av. Sur y Calle Cuscatlán, Local 1-2, Colonia Escalón, San Salvador, El Salvador.
Phone/WhatsApp: +503 2263-7706 | info@academiabaristapro.com
Open Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
SCA Training
ABP offers the full SCA Coffee Skills Program — all six modules at Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional levels — as well as the Q Grader certification, Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), a Sustainability Program, and a Coffee Technicians program. Both in-person and online formats available.
Maximum 4 students per trainer; emphasis on hands-on practice. Financing available: zero-interest installments via BAC credit cards. (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Sample pricing (approximate, USD with IVA):
- Introduction to Coffee certification: $226
- Foundation-level module (1-day course): ~$310
- Cupping workshop (non-certification): $90.40
Multi-day training packages for coffee shop owners and staff run 5–7 days and combine barista, latte art, brewing, menu development, and sensory modules. Package prices range from approximately 927. Can be pre-booked from abroad; trainers can also travel to clients internationally (quoted separately). (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Roastery and Wholesale
ABP roasts specialty microlots and nano-lots weekly, sourcing from Cup of Excellence-winning farms across El Salvador. Retail and B2B sales:
- Retail: roasted coffee bags delivered weekly for freshness
- Wholesale: specialty coffee supply for coffee shops and restaurants
- White-label (marca privada): custom roast profiles under the client’s brand
- Delivery: free in San Salvador metro on orders 6.38 flat nationally
This makes ABP a direct competitor to Kaiserblick’s local roasting and distribution service. (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Women in Coffee Program
A sustainability initiative featuring limited-edition micro-lots from female Salvadoran producers, selected for sensory quality and social impact. Competes for attention in the El Salvador specialty coffee impact narrative. (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Competition Preparation
ABP coaches competitors for national and international coffee competitions (Barista, Brewers Cup, Latte Art, Roasting). It has produced national champions in El Salvador and Honduras. (source: Academia Barista Pro (website, crawled 2026-05-16))
Relevance to Kaiserblick
| Angle | Detail |
|---|---|
| Green coffee customer | ABP sources Salvadoran microlots for weekly roasting; natural prospect for Kaiserblick’s green coffee |
| Staff training | Best local venue for SCA certifications (Roasting, Green Coffee, Sensory) for Kaiserblick team members |
| Local competitor | Competes in the same San Salvador coffee shop wholesale market; holds the highest local brand credential (Best Roastery 2025) |
| White-label market | Offers white-label roasting — same service Kaiserblick could develop; sets the competitive benchmark |
| Industry credibility | Jonathan and Johanna are the most credentialed specialty coffee educators in El Salvador — useful allies or validators |