Coffee Brewing course / Brewing Foundation SCA
Master key brewing methods—from V60 to cold brew—in our SCA Coffee Brewing Course, and enjoy an unforgettable coffee experience in Italy during 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
Where
One of the most beautiful cities in the world
Next dates
June 18th
July 13th 2026
From 10am till 6pm, with a lunch break from 1pm to 2pm
Price
including handbooks, slides and brewing chart
Installment payments
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Coffee Week
Are you interested in this course?
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
Basic Coffee Brewing Course 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.
Coffee Brewing SCA - Foundation Level
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.
. For more info on SCA certifications, consult the following page
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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What you will learn in the Basic 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 Course in Florence, Italy
One of the first surprises you'll encounter at Espresso Academy will be the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow coffee enthusiasts from around the world. Your course will take place in a vibrant international environment where you and the other participants will experiment, learn, and grow together.
Perfect for those aiming to become professional coffee experts or enthusiasts seeking the highest level of expertise, this course is set in Florence, one of the world's most beautiful cities.
You'll have the chance to visit iconic landmarks such as the Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, and The Duomo, and immerse yourself in the enchanting 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!
The Coffee Week
For coffee enthusiasts planning a coffee vacation in Italy, the Espresso Academy coffee week is the greatest choice!
A full week of immersive courses, every day about a different coffee area. From roasting to green coffee, coffee tasting, brewing, barista, latte art and even coffee shop management!
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.
[Find out more]
Student says...
I left there very happy.
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.
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 :)
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.
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Our trainers
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