SCA Education Coffee Skills Program
SCA Introduction to Coffee
Course Overview
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.
Course Details
Duration:
5 hours
Language:
English
Skills:
None
Tutor:
Deandra Gauci
Licensed AST (Authorised Trainer) - SCA
Q Arabica Grader - CQI
Q Processor - Generalist - CQI
Post Harvest Processing Assistant Instructor CQI
Post Harvest Processing Lecturer - CQI
Excellence in Coffee Science - ZHAW University of Applied science Zurich
Price:
€254.24 exc. VAT - coaching, course, SCA material & handbooks, exams & SCA Certificate.
An additional €25 is required to be paid direct to SCA, as a student enrolment fee. This will be invoiced by SCA directly.
Location:
COFFEE & strangers premises
Parking:
Available
FAQs
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In the following course we will delve deep into the journey of coffee, farming and commodity trading.
One will be able to taste coffees from all over the world, learn about terroir, history and craftsmanship of the complex world of coffee.
Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to
History of Coffea
What is Specialty Coffee
The difference between the Arabica and Robusta coffee bean
Impacts of roasting in coffee flavours
Factors that impact coffee flavours
How to cup coffee
Brewing methods
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A written online exam / 60%
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This course is accredited by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), and is worth 10 points towards the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma, an internationally recognised professional qualification for speciality coffee.
To earn their certificate, candidates must complete a written and practical exam at the end of the course.
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No, everyone is welcome, independent of the experience you have.
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COFFEE & strangers premises.
Meet your trainer
Meet your local trainer Deandra Gauci, a leading coffee professional based in Malta with comprehensive expertise across all levels and fields within the coffee industry. Being that basic or skill based knowledge to a scientific level within the coffee field.
Certified by the Speciality Coffee Association and Coffee Quality Institute, Deandra holds licenses as an AST, QArabicaGrader, Qprocessing generalist, Post Harvest Lecturer, Post Harvest Assistant Instructor, Latte Art Grading specialist and Excellence in Coffee Science ZHAW University Zurich
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