SCA Introduction to Coffee 1 day
Service 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 a 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. Topics covered: History of coffee and its use: Ethiopia, Islamic world up to the worldwide spread of the product. The Plant: species and varietals: from Caturra to Blue Mountain, from Typica to Castillo Differences between Arabica and Robusta: production, market and results in the cup Fruit harvesting and processing techniques: manual or mechanical selection, washed or natural. Roasting, blending and packaging: from the differences in the roasting color to the different kind of blends. The Espresso Machine: development and different technologies. Extraction of an Espresso Coffee: grinding, weight, pressing and extraction times Introduction to Professional Tasting: balance between acid and bitterness, body, aftertaste and aromatic sensations. Other Extraction Systems in Brewing: Infusions and Percolations. The world of Specialty Coffee: a branch of the industry that promotes coffee with unique characteristics by aiming for the highest product quality. Final SCA certification exam.
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Contact Details
729 Grams Coffee, Lane Number 5, adjacent to Hotel Iris, Iricen Railway Colony, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra, India