Advanced Coffee Brewing course / Brewing Intermediate SCA
Master brewing techniques and earn the SCA Brewing Intermediate certification, optimizing extractions with advanced tools for your coffee shop or home setup!
A course designed for those looking to create or manage the brewing area of a specialty coffee shop professionally, as well as for home baristas eager to use the latest tools and techniques—perfect for real coffee geeks!
In addition to allowing you to get the SCA Brewing Intermediate certification, this course will equip you with the skills to optimize your extraction and bring out the best flavors in your coffee. This course, along with others in the "Espresso Academy Coffee Week," will be an unforgettable coffee experience in Italy.
Courses are held in English
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One of the most beautiful cities in the world
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including handbooks, slides and Brew Chart
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This course is part of the “Espresso Academy Coffee campus”. The most advanced training program for professionals. Discover more
Are you interested in this course?
Through this coffee class in Italy you will learn
- Learn how to measure your brewing extractions with the brew control chart.
- Learn how to change the extractions parameters.
- Learn how to prepare an inverted Aeropress or other uncommon techniques
- Learn the many tools and methods of the cold brew section of the course.
This course allows access to two international certifications, both widespread and recognized in the world: IBC and SCA Brewing Intermediate.
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
Intremdiate Coffee Brewing SCA Class Program
The intermediate brewing course has an extremely practical approach. It consists in several sessions about:
- Understanding Coffee Brew Chart and its Practical Application
- Explore the significance of brew charts in tracking and optimizing coffee extraction and learn to interpret brew charts for achieving the desired flavor profiles in coffee.
- Utilizing Refractometers in Coffee Brewing
- Discover the purpose and benefits of using Refractometers in coffee brewing, and gain hands-on experience with a refractometer for precise extraction control.
- Measuring and Adjusting Strength, TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), and Extraction: Understand how to quantify coffee strength, TDS, and extraction percentage. Practice modifying these parameters to fine-tune your coffee's taste and balance.
- Modifying Extraction in Cold Brew: Master techniques to control and enhance the cold brew extraction process.
- The Role of Water and Its Chemical Composition: Study the impact of water's chemical composition on coffee flavor. Use waters with different mineral contents to understand their influence on taste.
- Practical Exercises with Various Brewing Methods: Experiment with popular brewing methods such as V60, Chemex, Siphon, and Kalita Wave.
- Exploring Different Filter Materials for Flavour Modification: Conduct experiments using various filter materials with the same coffee. Observe how different filters alter the aromatic profile of the coffee.
- Particle Size Analysis and Grain Size Curve: Explore the importance of particle size in coffee extraction. Introduce the concept of a grain size curve for a comprehensive understanding and learn how grinding consistency affects extraction and flavor.
* SCA suggests to have already attended the SCA Brewing Foundation level before this exam.
Coffee Brewing SCA - Intermediate Level Class
At the end of this course it is possible to take part in the SCA coffee brewing intermediate 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 Brewing coffee foundation SCA class and the Brewing professional class, for those who aim for the highest level of professional knowledge.
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What you will learn in the intermediate coffee brewing class
In the intermediate brewing course, you will engage in highly practical sessions designed to deepen your coffee brewing skills. You will explore the significance of the Coffee Brew Chart, learning how to interpret and apply it to achieve the desired flavor profiles in your coffee. You will also discover the purpose of using refractometers in coffee brewing, gaining hands-on experience to ensure precise extraction control.
Understanding how to measure and adjust strength, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and extraction percentage will be key components of the course. You will practice modifying these parameters to fine-tune your coffee’s taste and balance. The course will cover techniques to control and enhance the cold brew extraction process and study the impact of water's chemical composition on coffee flavor, using waters with different mineral contents to understand their influence on taste.
Through practical exercises, you will experiment with various brewing methods such as V60, Chemex, Siphon, and Kalita Wave. You will conduct experiments using different filter materials to observe how they modify the aromatic profile of the coffee.
A specific section of the course is dedicated to train the cold brew methods.
Your Coffee brewing SCA intermediate class 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 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!
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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