Course Description

The Introduction to Coffee course is ideal for anyone who is new to specialty coffee. It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, variables that affect coffee quality, basics of sensory analysis, fundamentals of roasting, factors of coffee freshness, and principles of brewing. In addition, learners will discuss the importance of water quality, cleanliness, and maintenance. This interactive course also includes cupping, an industry-specific process for evaluating coffee through a sensory experience. There is an online written exam administered upon the completion of the course.

Course: 10 Points

Course Outline

• Coffee Knowledge; Coffee’s Origin, Influence and Species
• Speciality Coffee, Commodity, Instant Coffees
• The History of Coffee
• Production and Consumption
• Coffee Bean Types, influence on sensory
• Coffee Varieties
• Coffee Process
• Storage and Preservation
• Basic Roasting Knowledge
• Basic Brewing knowledge
• Basic Extraction knowledge
• Sensory Skills; Human Senses, Taste Recognition, Flavor and Perception, roasting, origins
• Sensory impacts
• Water; Temperature, impacts

Duration: 4- 5 hrs

SCA Certificate :$ 25 paid to SCA

Once you get done with your course, why not attempt SCA Barista Foundation Level closer to your professional qualification?

Intake Dates :

ASSOCIATED Courses

• Barista Training
• Cupping Skills
• Latte Art Training
• Roasting Training
• Brewing Training
• Home Barista