SCA Introduction to Coffee
Explore the fascinating world of specialty coffee with SCA Introduction to Coffee. You’ll embark on a journey from the farm all the way to your morning cup, tracing coffee’s origin, exploring the factors that influence coffee quality, and learning essential theories of roasting and brewing. As a part of this course, you’ll also get an opportunity to set up and participate in your own coffee cupping, the most widely used method by coffee professionals and hobbyists to assess coffee quality.
Course Duration: 5 Hours
Prerequisite: None Required
Included: Educator fee, digital course materials, supply list, SCA exam and certification fees
*For online courses, supplies will not be shipped. A supply list will be provided which includes two types of coffee and equipment that is typically found in a home kitchen.
Explore the fascinating world of specialty coffee with SCA Introduction to Coffee. You’ll embark on a journey from the farm all the way to your morning cup, tracing coffee’s origin, exploring the factors that influence coffee quality, and learning essential theories of roasting and brewing. As a part of this course, you’ll also get an opportunity to set up and participate in your own coffee cupping, the most widely used method by coffee professionals and hobbyists to assess coffee quality.
Course Duration: 5 Hours
Prerequisite: None Required
Included: Educator fee, digital course materials, supply list, SCA exam and certification fees
*For online courses, supplies will not be shipped. A supply list will be provided which includes two types of coffee and equipment that is typically found in a home kitchen.
Explore the fascinating world of specialty coffee with SCA Introduction to Coffee. You’ll embark on a journey from the farm all the way to your morning cup, tracing coffee’s origin, exploring the factors that influence coffee quality, and learning essential theories of roasting and brewing. As a part of this course, you’ll also get an opportunity to set up and participate in your own coffee cupping, the most widely used method by coffee professionals and hobbyists to assess coffee quality.
Course Duration: 5 Hours
Prerequisite: None Required
Included: Educator fee, digital course materials, supply list, SCA exam and certification fees
*For online courses, supplies will not be shipped. A supply list will be provided which includes two types of coffee and equipment that is typically found in a home kitchen.
Exploring Coffee’s Journey from Crop to Cup
Do you know that coffee is actually a cherry? That’s right, there’s so much more to the beverage gives you that extra kick in the morning than you might think.
In fact, coffee is one of the most complex beverages in existence. There are so many factors from how it’s grown, processed, shipped, roasted, and brewed that effects the final cup quality.
If you’re a barista, this knowledge is essential to providing quality service to your customer. If you’re a home brewer, knowing the coffee’s journey can add value and enjoyment to your cup.
In just four hours, this online course allows you to experience coffee in a whole new way, from the comfort of your home or coffee shop.
During the course, your facilitator will lead you through a coffee cupping which you can do where you are, using standard coffee equipment and two coffees that you can purchase from your local roaster.
What You’ll Learn in This Course
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Coffee’s Growing Regions
Coffee's Journey from Farm To Cup
The Current Coffee Industry - Producers & Consumers
Coffee as a Plant, Fruit and Seed
Most Common Coffee Species
General Differences in Coffee Species
Common Varieties of Coffee Species
Quality - What is Specialty Coffee?
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Basics of Roasting Process
Importance and Strategies for Prolonging Freshness
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The Humans Senses
Taste Recognition and Flavor Perception
Sensory Experience Influenced by Origin and Terroir, Species, Processing, and Roasting
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Common Brewing Methods
Brewing and Extraction Principles
Sensory Impact of Extraction
Introduction to Cupping
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Impact of Water Quality and Temperature
Cleaning and Maintenance
Get Globally Recognized Barista Certification
At the end of this course, you’ll take a written exam based on what you will learn during the course. When you pass that exam, you’ll get a certificate from the most widely recognized certification authority, the Specialty Coffee Association.
Use your certificate to get that dream job or display it in your home to help your guests know that you are certified to make them quality beverages.
“Through Simpler's courses we received world class training courses, consultation, partnerships, and advice on how to take each and every step towards opening the doors to our cafe.”
-David Taylor, FHK Coffee
About Your Trainer
When learning important coffee skills, you want to learn from someone with extensive experience and an understanding of research-based coffee theory.
This is where I come in!
My name is Trent Rollings, I’ve been in the specialty coffee industry for 10 years, with experience as a barista, cafe owner, and coffee bar designer. I’m also a certified judge for World Coffee Championships. I use this experience as well as my personal coffee skills, honed over many years to help you learn coffee preparation during this course.