SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate

Description

Introduction of SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate Course
The SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate course is a 2-day program that builds upon the foundation you established in the Foundation course. This program is ideal for those with cupping experience who want to elevate their sensory skills and knowledge and are ready to delve deeper into the science behind sensory evaluation. Throughout this advanced course, you’ll gain:

– a deeper understanding of how your senses perceive coffee.
– mastery of various test methods used to evaluate coffee.
– perfected cupping techniques to accurately assess coffee quality.
– the ability to identify a wider range of taste and aroma characteristics in coffee.
– proficiency in industry-standard tools for communicating coffee flavor profiles.
– the skills to implement a successful sensory program for your coffee business.

Course Overview:

Sensory Analysis Overview
– Introduction to Sensory Assessment
– Three Sensory Test Methods
– Sensory Assessment in the Coffee Industry

Physiology and Sensory Attributes
– Taste and Aroma
– Human Physiology
– Neurology, Psychology, and Sensory Perception

Taste and Aroma in Flavor Perception
– Evaluating Sensorial Qualities in Coffee
– Five Basic Tastes
– Common Mouthfeel Sensations
– Impact of Supply Chain on Flavor
– Positive and Negative Aromas

Difference Testing and Triangulation
– Difference Testing and Triangulation Overview
– Purpose of Triangle Testing
– Common Applications for Triangle Testing
– Triangle Testing Protocols and Statistics
– Alternative Methods for Discrimination Testing

Cupping Session Operations
– Key Terms in the SCA Cupping Protocol
– Terminology on the SCA Cupping Form
– Terminology on the SCA Descriptive Form
– SCA Descriptive Form Assessment
– Terminology on the SCA Affective Form
– SCA Affective Form Assessment

Cupping Forms in Use
– Non-SCA Cupping Forms
– Importance of Standardized Cupping and Protocols

Setting Up a Sensory Program
– Definition and Purpose of a Sensory Panel
– Venue Requirements for a Sensory Analysis
– Sensory Analysis Best Practices

Setting Up a Sensory Panel
– Panel Selection and Proposals
– Panelist Screening and Training
– Sensory Performance Testing and Calibration

In/Out Tests vs Descriptive Tests
– In/Out Test Definition and Purpose

Analytical Tests
– Analytical Testing