DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Coffee is an ideal course for anyone who is new to the coffee industry or just has an interest in this wonderful drink.
What You Will Learn
ORIGINS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
- Origins of Coffee
- 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?
- Harvesting and Processing
COFFEE ROASTING AND STORAGE
- Basics of Roasting Process
- Importance and Strategies for Prolonging Freshness
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
- The Humans Senses
- Taste Recognition and Flavor Perception
- Sensory Experience Influenced by Origin and Terroir, Species, Processing, and Roasting
BREWING
- Common Brewing Methods
- Brewing and Extraction Principles
- Sensory Impact of Extraction Introduction to Cupping
IMPACT OF WATER QUALITY AND TEMPERATURE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Delivery Method: In Person
Class hours: 6 hours
Price includes SCA exam and certificate