Coffee Brewing Basic Course / Foundation SCA

Basic Brewing Coffee course / Brewing foundation SCA

Master essential techniques in our SCA coffee brewing course, from cold brew to V60, and enjoy an unforgettable coffee experience in Italy with Espresso Academy Coffee Week

The coffee brewing course, certified SCA and IBC is designed to provide you with practical skills needed to master coffee filter extraction techniques and tools, from cold brew to V60.

This course is a crucial first step for both specialty coffee baristas and home baristas who believe that coffee is more than just espresso.

Along with other courses in the "Espresso Academy Coffee Week" this course will also offer you an unforgettable coffee experience in Italy.

Courses are held in English

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Coffee Brewing Basic Course / Foundation SCA

Where

Florence Italy
One of the most beautiful cities in the world

Next dates

Jan 11th
Feb 13th
March 13th 2025
From 10am till 6pm, with a lunch break from 1pm to 2pm

Price

180€
including handbooks, slides and Brewing 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

This course is part of the “Espresso One Week Coffee Route”. Discover more about coffee through the Espresso Academy Coffee Week

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Through this coffee class in Italy you will learn

Get fundamental knowledge about tools, parameters and rules of coffee brewing
Learn about the coffee extraction keywords: ideal cup, brew ratio, turbulence, TDS
Discover several cold brew coffee methods!
Get introduced to the coffee brewing assessment.

This course allows access to two international certifications, both widespread and recognized in the world: IBC and SCA Brewing 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

Read what previous students say about us!

Online Coffee Brewing Course

Do you want to become a coffee connoisseur but no time for in-person courses?
Get your coffee brewing class online with Espresso Academy.

The best coffee education directly in your home!

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Basic Coffee Brewing SCA Class Program

Introduction to Coffee Brewing, gain a comprehensive understanding of the significance of precision and technique in crafting a perfect cup of coffee.
Strength and Extraction with the SCA Brewing Chart, how to fine-tune your brewing to achieve a balance extraction in the Ideal Cup Standard
The Essential Elements of Brewing: Turbulence, Temperatures, Grinding… Discover how these parameters impact your brew and learn how to use them to get the best coffee extractions
The French press and the enchanting world of infusion techniques. Practice on this rich, full-bodied coffee extraction.
The World of Drippers: V60, Chemex, and other iconic drippers. Learn the art of precision brewing and discover the qualities each method brings to your cup
Clever and Bonavita Dripper, hands-on practice with these dripper that offer versatility and precision with constant results
The Syphon, an intriguing coffee maker, where science and art unite in a spectacular coffee extraction.
Aeropress, hands-on practice with one of the newest and coolest coffee makers. Inverted or traditional?
The Art of Italian Coffe Tools: Moka and Cuccumella. A deep dive into the history and heritage of Italian Coffee Culture with these two iconic coffee tools
Coffee Tools Around the World (Turkish Cezve/Ibrik, Vietnamese Phin, Arabic Dallah…) A global coffee tour exploring a diverse range of coffee makers from various cultures and traditions.
Cold Extracted Coffee - Cold Drip and Cold Brew. Dive into the trendy, cool, and really refreshing world of cold coffee extraction. Learn how to create a cold brew coffee menu, from Cold Brew Tonic to Nitro Cold Brew.

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Coffee Brewing SCA - Foundation Level Class

At the end of this course it is possible to take part to the SCA coffee brewing foundation level certification. Anyone wishing to take part in the certification exams are 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

The cost of the course is €180 , which can also be paid in three installments through Stripe.

Certification

The course allows participants to access in the SCA Brewing Foundation exam.

Practice

During the course, participants are asked to prepare filter extractions with various tools, different coffees and different extraction parameters.

Are you looking for a job?

We have a network of micro-roasters and specialty coffee shops. Contact us if you are looking for a job.

Coffee campus

This course is part of the “Espresso Academy Coffee campus”. The most advanced training program for professionals. Discover more

One week coffee route

This course is part of the “Espresso One Week Coffee Route”. Discover more about coffee through the Espresso Academy Coffee Week

What you will learn in this coffee brewing class

Through this course, you will gain fundamental knowledge about the essential tools, parameters, and rules of coffee brewing.

You will learn about key concepts in coffee extraction, including the ideal cup created by SCA in the ‘50s, brew ratio, turbulence, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).

You will also discover various methods for making cold brew coffee, expanding your brewing repertoire.

Additionally, the course will introduce you to coffee brewing assessment, equipping you with the skills to evaluate and perfect your brewing techniques.

Your Coffee brewing Class in Florence, Italy

It sounds like a wonderful opportunity to combine what is considered by many students the best green coffee 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.

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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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Student says...

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Stefano Ambrogi

11:04 17 Nov 24

Well done course especially for people new to this industry

V 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.

Francesco Garbati Pegna

07:10 28 Oct 24

Basic barman course meets expectations

Sarah

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 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 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 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 :)

Stephen

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 Henley

13:04 14 Jan 24

The course at the academy was very good. very friendly team and professional teaching.

Daniel 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!!

Our Trainers

Simone Celli

A real barista, with many years of experience behind the counter. His blog ilcaffeespressoitaliano.com is the most read italian coffee blog in the world! He´s a trainer for the Barista, Brewing and Latte Art courses and official LAGS certifier.

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Coffee Brewing Course

A complete path that begins with the examination of the differences among the various brewing methods and the several different techniques.

Then, is the moment for the practice and the experiments, with the use of the refractometer and the tests about the main concepts of brewing: ideal cup, turbolence, TDS, and so on. For each tool (V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press) we do many practical tests, also varying the parameters as grinding, temperature, paper or metal filters, and so on. All with a selection of different specialties and farm coffee…

And, at the end: Cold brew for all!!

Your training in Espresso Academy Italy

Your training in Espresso Academy Italy is not just a course, but a real coffee experience. During your journey you can work with our team in roasting and tasting. Also, you can visit (for free) famous coffee companies as La Marzocco, Eureka or Elektra! We can support your coffee tour in Italy with VISA invitations and bureaucratic issues, and we have a huge list of accommodations offering us discount!

More infos

The course starts at 10 a.m. and finishes at 5.30 p.m. with a short lunch break. The Espresso Academy is in Florence, a few minutes with the tram away from the central railway station of Santa Maria Novella and a few minutes from the exit of the highway.

One Week Coffee Route

This course is part of the One Week Coffee Route route, a complete journey in the world of coffee that includes days dedicated to barista, latte art, roasting, professional tasting, brewing and coffee shop management. Read more about the coffee route!