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SCA Coffee Training
SCA Introduction to Coffee Course
Build a strong foundation in specialty coffee, from bean to cup.
Course Introduction
The SCA Introduction to Coffee Course is the ideal starting point for coffee enthusiasts, aspiring baristas, café staff, and anyone interested in understanding the world of specialty coffee.
This internationally recognized Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) course explores coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to becoming one of the world’s most traded commodities. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the specialty coffee supply chain, coffee cultivation, quality factors, roasting fundamentals, sensory evaluation, brewing principles, and coffee freshness.
Participants will also experience coffee cupping, the industry’s standard sensory evaluation method used to assess aroma, flavor, body, acidity, and overall coffee quality.
Understand coffee from seed to cup
Taste, aroma & coffee evaluation
Learn extraction & brewing basics
Explore specialty coffee standards
What You Will Learn
- Understand coffee’s history, origins, and growing regions
- Explore the specialty coffee supply chain and coffee production process
- Learn the differences between coffee species and varieties
- Discover how harvesting and processing influence coffee quality
- Understand roasting fundamentals and coffee freshness
- Develop sensory awareness and flavor perception skills
- Learn brewing methods and extraction principles
- Understand the impact of water quality and temperature on coffee
- Experience professional coffee cupping techniques
- Learn best practices for coffee equipment cleaning and maintenance
Course Overview
| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Origins & Supply Chain | Coffee origins, growing regions, farm-to-cup journey, coffee industry overview, species, varieties, harvesting, and processing methods. |
| Coffee Roasting & Storage | Roasting fundamentals, coffee freshness, and storage practices. |
| Sensory Experience | Human senses, taste recognition, flavor perception, and sensory impacts of origin, processing, and roasting. |
| Brewing | Brewing methods, extraction principles, sensory impact of extraction, and introduction to coffee cupping. |
| Water Quality | The impact of water chemistry, quality, and temperature on coffee brewing. |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | Coffee equipment care, cleaning procedures, and maintenance best practices. |
Certification
Upon successful completion of the online written examination, participants can earn the official SCA Introduction to Coffee Certificate and receive 10 points toward the SCA Coffee Skills Program Diploma.
Why Take This Course?
Whether you’re beginning your coffee journey or looking to build a stronger understanding of specialty coffee, this course provides the essential knowledge needed to confidently explore coffee origins, quality, roasting, brewing, and sensory evaluation.
Perfect for coffee enthusiasts, aspiring baristas, café teams, and anyone passionate about learning the fundamentals of specialty coffee.
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