Roasting coffee Online Course

Learn roasting techniques, flavor profiling, and how to create your own unique blends from home!

Are you a coffee enthusiast, or do you know someone who can’t stop dreaming about the perfect roast? Our Coffee Roasting and Blending Online Course is just what you need!

Join Robert Brinck, resident trainer at Espresso Academy, will take you on a flavourful journey through the art and the science of coffee roasting and blending. With his expert guidance, you’ll learn how to roast beans to perfection and create unique coffee blends for your business as well as to build up your own fantastic home specialty corner!

A large part of the course is dedicated to the use of the softwares for coffee roasting.

Directly on your sofa you will learn:

  • How to pick the perfect roasting machine for your business or kitchen adventures!
  • How to master the coffee roasting process by identifying key moments: turning point, first and second crack, development stage
  • What’s the rate of rise, and how can you keep it in check
  • What happens if you roast your coffee too quickly or too slowly? Spoiler: a too slow roast will bake your beans!
  • How to use the SCA tasting sheet (included in the course) to evaluate your roasted coffee

109€ 145€ Your course with Espresso Academy quality!

The Roasting coffee online course includes:

  • 6 hours of course
  • 10 chapters
  • Watch it with no limits, when you want, how you want, forever!
  • Manual and slides used during the course
  • Batch control sheets for sorting and defects evaluation
  • Roasted coffee tasting sheets
  • IBM recognized certificate
  • If you visit us in Italy free practical training in class!
  • Free calls with the trainer

Still doubts about an online course?
Request a free Chapter, so you can better evaluate it! Send us an email with your request

Is one of your loved ones a coffee enthusiast?

Gift them an Espresso Academy Online Course! 

You’ll make them happy, and they’ll probably talk about coffee even more (but thank you with lots of amazing brews)!
We’ll also send you a beautiful gift card, because a gift should look like on!

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Why Espresso Academy?

  • 1500+ students from all over the world at our Italian headquarters
  • All courses, from basic to the most professional ones taught in English by certified trainers
  • 30+ branches around the world 
  • #1 school in the world on Tripadvisor and Google 
  • The highest number of SCA, LAGS and IBC certified students

Your trainer - Robert Brinck

  • Resident trainer at Espresso Academy, Robert is an AST SCA and authorized IBC trainer.
  • Expert in all coffee areas, from green coffee selection to roasting, brewing, and latte art.
  • Consultant for international projects and coffee companies like La San Marco.

The online coffee roasting course program

Chapter 01 - Intro and physical changes
How does roasting work? How does the grain change from a physical point of view in size, weight and density? Let's get right into the course.

Chapter 02 -  Chemistry - Chemical transformations
The chemical transformations of the bean will mainly affect the result in the cup. The degradation of acids, the maillard reactions and the caramelization of sugars ...

Chapter 03 - Green Coffee Selection
Knowing how to roast means knowing how to choose and select green coffees. Let's see how to evaluate defects, degree of humidity, density and other elements that will allow us to identify the right roasting profile.

Chapter 04 - The roasting machine
Rotating drum, air bad, gas, electricity, different sizes, with cast iron or steel… Many variables can have an influence on the choice of the right machine for our project.

Chapter 05 - Heat Transfer and Colorimeters
Convection, conduction and radiation - these heat transfer methods can affect the roasting process. Let's also see in this chapter how to measure the color of the roasted coffee with a scientific method.

Chapter 06 - Measurements - Pre and Post Roasting Measurement
The so-called “weight loss” of roasted coffee has both a commercial impact (a kilo of green coffee will weigh much more than a roasted one) and an organoleptic one. Let's see how to manage it.

Chapter 07 - Temperatures and software
Temperature will be our point of reference during roasting. The various phases, from the cracks to the turning points, will be marked by the measurements of the thermocouples. Roasting softwares will be very helpful to help us in this delicate approach.

Chapter 08 - Roast Profile
With a software (or with a stopwatch and a lot of attention) it will be possible to create a roasting profile, a chart. It will be valuable both for the analysis of the roasted coffee and for the possibility of replicating the taste ...

Chapter 09 - Extra - Practice with Artisan
Let us start to roast! Let's see how the roasting batch is managed in practice and how it is followed with one of the most used software.

Chapter 09 - Extra - Practice with Artisan 2-
Let's continue the practice. We perform lighter or darker toasts, slower or faster. Experience is given by varying conditions and routes.

Chapter 10  - Cooling and Storage
After roasting, the coffee becomes a very delicate product. The cooling, degassing and storage phases, if badly performed, can quickly affect the quality of the drink in a very negative way.

Chapter 11 - Research and blending
What is the best blend? What the market is asking for. It has to be carefully analyzed, remembering that coffees change with the seasons and crops, and that we will always be able to replicate the taste even changing the ingredients...

Sca course and exam online

Are you interested in the SCA course and exam online mode?
This course and the related exam can be held online, live with the authorized trainer.
Contact us to find out the modalities of the course.

Are you interested in the course?

 
 

Do you want a complete training?

This course is also included in the "Roaster" online course package which includes the online courses: 

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Coffee Cupping and Tasting Course

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Coffee Roasting and Blending Course

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Green Coffee Course

All three courses in one package, with unlimited viewing and discount of 30% from 377€ to 262€!

 

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What do you learn in this coffee roasting class

Discover the art of coffee roasting and blending with our comprehensive online Coffee roasting class! This engaging program is designed for both beginners and experienced coffee enthusiasts. You’ll learn the fundamentals of selecting the right roasting machine for your home or business, ensuring you make the best choice for your coffee needs.

Dive deep into the coffee roasting process, exploring essential milestones like the turning point and the first and second cracks, all while understanding how to control the rate of rise during roasting.

Considering how the science of roasting is changing and changing, a large part of this updated video class is dedicated to the use of the roasting softwares, as Cropster or Artisan. The use of this systems, now quite common even in home roasting machines, can help you in adding consistency to your coffees and better control, revise and modify your roasting processes.

We’ll guide you on what happens when roasting occurs too fast or too slow. Several tests, made by the trainer during the course, will show you how to improve taste and flavors and avoid roasting defects.

Plus, you’ll gain valuable skills in evaluating your roasted creations using the SCA tasting sheet, included with the course. With expert insights and practical tips, this course will elevate your coffee journey, helping you master the art of roasting and blending from the comfort of your home!

The online version offers several added values...

  • Very easy to access: you have simply to connect to the link we send you and everything is done!
  • Super-complete theoretical part, with screen sharing of slides, photos and graphic with the trainer
  • No problem for the practical part. We use two mobile cameras during the course, so you can follow every detail.
  • Possibility to private free sessions with the trainer to evaluate together your project 
  • Manuals included in the price sent at the end of the course

Coffee Roasting video course

Do you can't take a day off from work, your pace doesn't allow you to find a day to follow the online coffee course? No problem, the Espresso Academy trainers have prepared a Coffee Roasting video course for you: same content as the online course, but to watch whenever you want, maybe in the evening or on your free day.

Do you still want a comparison with the trainer ? No problem, included in the price of the video course there is the possibility of organizing a meeting with the trainer to clarify all doubts without leaving your home.

Student says...

Stefano AmbrogiStefano Ambrogi
11:04 17 Nov 24
Well done course especially for people new to this industry
V IvanV Ivan
03:12 02 Nov 24
I attended it in November this year..just a fantastic experience..Roberto ,the lecturer, is an amazing guy ,delivering lessons in asuch easy manners.He also takes you for a lunch break to experience real Italian cuisine for little money.Overall, I cam only recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about coffee machines and have fun along the way.Highly,highly, highly recommend.
Basic barman course meets expectations
SarahSarah
16:14 19 Oct 24
It was a great experience with very nice teachers who spoke English very well. We received a warm welcome and learned a lot about coffee.
Ryan LevyRyan Levy
19:00 10 Jul 24
Traveled to Florence and thought it was a great area to learn more about espresso. The Espresso Academy class was fun, informative and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Alberto Nuñez GomezAlberto Nuñez Gomez
14:46 14 Jun 24
Not only is it a great school full of great coffee enthusiasts and professionals, they also make you live a unique experience in a beautiful city. The combination between theory and practice is perfectly balanced for any level. I recommend it 100% to all those who have a passion for coffee and want to delve deeper into this world. Thank you!
Ollie de SavignyOllie de Savigny
19:56 17 Mar 24
I found Espresso Academy after doing some research into espresso machine maintenance courses; after reading the reviews, and not finding anything suitable based in the UK, I reached out to ask some questions about the course...From the very first email, Cristina was so friendly, knowledgable and welcoming that she put my mind at rest and showed me that Espresso Academy know exactly what they are doing.I booked my flights, my accommodation, and told the team I was coming for the course!I could not recommend these guys enough - they are knowledgable, friendly and absolutely professional. I learned so much in such an engaging, interesting and thorough way that I have come home and been able to apply my knowledge immediately - starting my own small business in the UK.The course leader - Robert - is so kind, welcoming and full of knwoledge - but most importantly he is an excellent teacher, delivering the information in an easy to understand way to a mix of abilities in the class.I met some fantastic people and have made some friendships for life - and for even more joy, you get to stay in Florence when you're visiting for a course and what a beautiful city to stay in!Thank you for such a wonderful experience, and I hope to come back and visit again in the future :)
StephenStephen
20:19 17 Jan 24
Fantastic course on coffee machine maintenance, learned a lot in the short amount of time the course runs. Robert is a great teacher, easy going, explains things well and answers all questions. All other staff members we met during the course were also incredibly polite and welcoming. Well worth the travel.
Andrew HenleyAndrew Henley
13:04 14 Jan 24
The course at the academy was very good. very friendly team and professional teaching.
Daniel AguadoDaniel Aguado
21:00 13 Jan 24
I would like to thank the academy for providing a qualitative formation in a time where such things are difficult to find and sadly underrated.I would also like to particularly commend Robert, our teacher, who has managed to show me in a very short amount of time a wealth of accessible and comprehensible information on a difficult subject. He is awesome, poised, didactic, knowledgeable, approachable and generally very pleasant to be around.
Amit BiswasAmit Biswas
16:33 03 Dec 23
It was fantastic 3 days of learning. It was one of the important learning experiences I had. Trainer was very professional, calm, respectful and friendly. If you are in coffee business, you must do one of their course depending on what you need. Highly recommend.
Ferdinando FerraraFerdinando Ferrara
09:47 27 Nov 23
Excellent experience, recommended to all those who want to expand their knowledge of the world of coffee. I was followed by Professor Michele Cantarella at the Castorino roasting company and here I had the opportunity to see the roasting, to taste many types of coffee, to learn the basics ofMilk art.
Tobias EngelTobias Engel
12:53 02 Nov 23
If you want to learn everything about Coffee, the way how to do your own tasty Espresso, Latte Art this is the place to go. Enthusiatic trainers, very good mix of theory and practice. I wish the team of Espresso Academy all the best and a big thank you for the 2 day's of introduction of italian coffee philosophy 🙂
Maha HamdanMaha Hamdan
09:42 28 Apr 23
I’ve been planning to follow my passion for coffee with a professional training course and I found what I was looking for at The Espresso Academy. From the start Cristiana was very helpful for planning and booking this course for me, responding promptly and making it easier for my needs. During the course Gabriele was doing his best for me to get the most of this course, he was very kind, helpful and attentive. He went above and beyond to give the best experience. It was obviously about the coffee and the passion of coffee rather than just another commercial training course. , I really enjoyed every moment and learned a lot. I also gained confidence in my knowledge and skills. Thank you Espresso Academy.
Sherly CSherly C
11:21 20 Feb 23
High quality classes offered by friendly, serious and very experienced teachers??? i loved it- i can only recommend!
Yuanshi NiYuanshi Ni
09:51 17 Feb 23
Super recommended!!! Instructor was super nice, the content was engaging , I made my first espresso & cappuccino, it was an absolutely fun experience ?
Martyna PakoszMartyna Pakosz
19:20 11 Oct 22
An excellent experience, highly recommend to someone just getting into coffee. Very calm, patient and knowledgeable teachers with whom it was only pleasure to work with. :) 10/10
Pinja ErikssonPinja Eriksson
16:42 12 Dec 21
Took the two day advanced barista course and it exceeded my expectations. Great teachers, great content, and even though it was a short course we got plenty of time to practice actual coffee making without sparing milk. And a bonus is the opportunity to meet coffee students from all over the world, that most likely share similar goals to yours. Highly recommend for anyone getting into coffee business.
Arianna BärArianna Bär
21:22 15 Feb 21
I've attended many courses at Espresso Academy Firenze and I loved it! The staff is incredibly friendly and the courses very nice structured. Theory and lots of practice and we could even visit the roastery! The whole place smells of coffee :) During the pandemic I've also attended a couple Online Courses which were great and the teacher answered all the questions. I totally recommend going there to learn about coffee and become friends with the most amazing teachers :) Hope to see you soon guys!!
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