SCA Brewing Skills Foundation

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 7–8 Hours (1 Day)
Certificate Included

The SCA Brewing Foundation Course is a beginner-friendly specialty coffee brewing course designed for coffee enthusiasts and aspiring baristas who want to build strong foundational brewing knowledge and hands-on coffee preparation skills.

This interactive one-day course introduces learners to manual and automatic brewing methods, extraction fundamentals, sensory analysis, and the essential brewing variables that influence coffee flavor and balance.

  • Learn brewing fundamentals using multiple brewing devices
  • Understand coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, brewing time, and water temperature
  • Develop practical brewing and sensory evaluation skills
  • Analyze and troubleshoot common brewing issues
  • Understand the SCA Brewing Control Chart and balanced extraction
  • Learn proper brewing equipment cleaning and maintenance

1,650 AED "excl. VAT"

Description

SCA Brewing Foundation Course

The SCA Brewing Foundation Course is a beginner-friendly specialty coffee training program designed for coffee enthusiasts, aspiring baristas, and individuals who want to build strong foundational brewing knowledge and practical coffee preparation skills.

This interactive one-day brewing course introduces learners to the essential principles of coffee brewing, extraction, and sensory analysis while providing hands-on experience with both manual and automatic brewing methods used throughout the specialty coffee industry.

Participants will develop an understanding of how brewing variables such as grind size, brew ratio, water temperature, brewing time, turbulence, and water quality influence coffee flavor, balance, and extraction quality.

Through guided practical exercises and brewing activities, learners will gain the confidence to brew consistently balanced coffee while understanding how to analyze and troubleshoot common brewing challenges.

Course Focus:
• Brewing Fundamentals & Extraction Basics
• Manual & Automatic Brewing Methods
• Coffee-to-Water Ratio & Brew Control
• Sensory Analysis & Brew Evaluation
• Brewing Variables & Flavor Impact
• Brewing Equipment & Maintenance

What You Will Learn

  • Master the fundamentals of coffee brewing using manual and automatic brewing devices
  • Understand the seven essential elements of brewing and how they influence flavor and extraction
  • Learn popular brewing techniques used across specialty coffee environments worldwide
  • Develop practical brewing skills through hands-on activities and guided brewing exercises
  • Understand how grind size, brewing time, water temperature, and turbulence affect coffee extraction
  • Learn to evaluate brewed coffee using sensory analysis techniques
  • Analyze brewing outcomes and troubleshoot common brewing issues
  • Understand proper brewing equipment cleaning and maintenance practices

Course Overview

Module Topics Covered
Coffee Knowledge Coffee origins, species, processing methods, freshness, and their sensory impact on brewed coffee.
Brewing Methods & Equipment Manual and automatic brewing devices, grinders, brewing equipment, and brewing guidelines.
Seven Essential Elements of Brewing Coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, brewing time, water temperature, turbulence, water quality, filter media, and holding brewed coffee.
Brewing Process Practical brewing workflow, brewing preparation, and extraction management.
Brew Analysis Describing brewed coffee, balanced extraction, optimum concentration, and using the SCA Brewing Control Chart.
Maintenance Proper brewing equipment cleaning and maintenance for quality consistency and equipment longevity.

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Assessment & Certification

Participants who successfully complete the online written examination will earn the official SCA Brewing Foundation Certificate.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Aspiring Baristas
  • Home Brewers & Coffee Enthusiasts
  • Beginner Coffee Professionals
  • Café Staff & Hospitality Teams
  • Individuals Interested in Specialty Coffee Brewing
  • Anyone Wanting to Improve Coffee Brewing Skills

Additional information

Inclusions

SCA Certificate

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Event Details

Start time: 10:00 a.m. UTC+04

End time: 05:00 p.m. UTC+04

Directions: Al Quoz - Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 - Dubai / Busybees Warehouse

Phone: +971565989425

Email: sitaram@theorecoffee.com