Basic Coffee Roasting course / Roasting foundation SCA
Master the fundamentals of roasting with our coffee roasting class, from choosing the right machine to controlling the roast profile in an immersive course in Italy.
Are you thinking of opening a roastery but you need a basic coffee roasting class to start your business?
Are you thinking of enhancing your home barista corner with a small roasting machine?
The Basic Coffee Roasting class will provide you with a deep full immersion, allowing you to start mastering the fundamentals of what is truly a mix of art and science: roasting!
This course, combined with the tasting class, will be your unforgettable coffee experience in Italy.
Courses are held in English
The course is hold with three roasting machines of different technology and capacity.
Where
One of the most beautiful cities in the world
Next dates
Feb 16th
March 16th 2025
From 10am till 6pm, with a lunch break from 1pm to 2pm
Price
including handbooks, slides and CVA protocols sheets
Installment payments
You can pay our courses in three installments with Stripe, making it easier to manage your budget and enjoy flexibility.
One Week Coffee
Are you interested in this course?
During this coffee roasting class in Italy you will learn
- Understand how green coffee factors (process, variety, density, moisture) impact the roasting process and how to control them.
- Learn how to choose the right roasting machine for home use or for a roastery.
- Learn the different steps of the roasting process: first crack, second crack, development and more.
- Understand the concept of gradient and roasting profile.
This course allows access to two international certifications, both widespread and recognized in the world: IBC and SCA Roasting Foundation.
Why Espresso Academy?
- 1500+ students from all over the world at our Italian headquarters
- All courses 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
- And… we are in Florence, a city worth visiting
Online Roasting Course
Do you want to become a roaster but have no time for class courses? Get your roasting and blendin class online with Espresso Academy.
The best coffee education directly in your home!
Foundation Coffee Roasting SCA Class Program
- The roasting process: from green to roasted coffee.
- Roasting Machine: conduction, convection and radiation.
- How to choose the roasting machine for a roastery, a microroastery or for your passion.
- How density, humidity and coffee processes interact with the roasting profile.
- The coffee roasting phases. Drying, development, first and second crack.
- The colors of the coffee in the various phases: yellow, cinnamon, french etc ...
- Physical and chemical changes during the roasting process: volume, density, solubility.
- Cooling and degassing.
- The concept of profile and roasting curve.
- Roasting specialty coffeesPRACTICE: we roast several coffee batches managing the process from start to finish.
- How coffee taste varies depending from the roasting process.
Roasting SCA - Foundation Level Class
At the end of this course it’s possible to part-take in the SCA Roasting Foundation level certification. Anyone wishing to part-takein the certification exams is asked to report it to us when registering for the course. In our school you can also book the courses for intermediate or professional certifications.
Costs
Certification
Practice
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One week coffee route
Which Roasting Machines we use?
During the course the students can use three roasting machines of different capacities and technologies.
- A probat sample roaster
- A Probat 1,5 kg with direct flame
- A IMF 5 kg with cyclone
Your Coffee Roasting Class in Florence, Italy
It sounds like a wonderful opportunity to combine what is considered by many students the best coffee roasting course in the world with the cultural and artistic riches of Florence, Italy.
Upon completing the course, which is ideal for home barista and coffee enthusiast and regularly features a diverse group of students from across the world in a highly international setting, participants will have the opportunity to explore sites such as the Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, The Duomo, and immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of Florence's medieval city center.
If you wish to enjoy the city or participate in several courses, we have numerous accommodations offering discounts to Espresso Academy students.
It will be a great coffee course
It will be a fantastic journey
It will be an unforgettable experience!
Combine Multiple Courses in One Trip!
Are you interested in expanding your coffee knowledge beyond tasting and cupping? Our courses are always organized on consecutive days allowing you to participate in multiple courses through a single training trip. Check out our course schedule!
All the professional SCA courses in a row
Do you want to get the best for your coffee education? Join the SCA professional Coffee line. Take all the intermediate coffee SCA classes consecutively, maximizing the value of your time.
The Espresso Academy Coffee Campus
Are you aiming for professional level education? This course can also be one of the starting points of the “Espresso Academy Coffee Campus”. The most comprehensive coffee training program globally for coffee professionals.
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Our Trainer
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