Coffee Courses & Workshop

Water can make, break and transform the character of a coffee. Both in brewing and roasting. A great coffee extraction relies on a good water composition.

As advancements in technology and brewing techniques develop at a fast pace. The art and science of espresso continue to evolve and push boundaries towards better extractions.

On an average 500 billion coffee per year is consumed globally. What do we know about coffee botany? And why does it matter?

Understanding plant biology provides a better insight of the scientific language surrounding coffee.

Delve into the fascinating world of coffee, from its rich history to the different varieties and growing regions. Assessing fine and commercial coffees through coffee cupping/tasting

This fun and interactive workshop is focused on sensory analysis - investigating the way we perceive what we taste on a daily basis and how we apply this knowledge when evaluating the intrinsic characteristics of coffee.

A class aimed for home baristas who are looking on achieving the best results when using an espresso machine. Getting into this workshop will help one gain knowledge, skills and rules required for your home coffee experience.

Explore various brewing techniques and parameters. Discover recipes, methods, and the nuances of crafting the perfect cup. This workshop is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in non-espresso brewing.

This September we launch an exciting collaboration with Comandante grinders. 

COMANDANTE® develops and manufactures high performance coffee grinders, burrs, and tools for professionals and enthusiasts.

Join our beginners' course to learn barista basics. Discover the science of espresso, milk frothing, and the art of coffee making. Enhance your skills behind the bar.

This course is ideal for those who would like to learn or improve existing latte-art related techniques. Be prepared for lots of pouring practice and guidance!

Join our Advanced Barista course to discover all about coffee.
Discover, learn, obtain skills and knowledge through our 2 day intense programme.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to achieve an insight depth in a shorter span.

In the following course we will delve deep into the journey of coffee, terroir , farming and commodity trading. One will be able to explore specialty coffee supply chain, history, cultivation, quality variables, sensory analysis, roasting, freshness, brewing and craftsmanship of the complex world of coffee.

Sensory Skills course teaches basic understanding of Olfaction, gustation and taction, whilst covers coffee evaluation, sensory science, protocols, attributes, physiological training, program implementation, consumer testing, and business application.

Barista Skills teaches essential behind the bar standards & practical skills: grinder setup, ratios, espresso making, milk science & latte art. Covers health and safety, customer service, and basic business practices.

The SCA Brewing Foundation Course is a full day course designed for coffee professionals or enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in brewing coffee. This course covers the fundamentals of brewing, including coffee grinding, brewing methods, recipe development, and quality control.

A new class by CQI focusing on coffee fermentation and profile development.

The following CQI class explores Robusta species, market and its potential role as a specialty coffee.