Intermediate Coffee Roasting course / Roasting Intermediate SCA
Level up from basic roasting to mastering profiles for specialty coffee with our advanced SCA classes—your unforgettable coffee journey in Italy.
Would you like to level up from simply "turning green coffee brown" to mastering roast profiles to achieve specific flavors?
Are you interested in learning how to roast specialty coffees for your shop or micro-roastery?
The Advanced Roasting Class - SCA Intermediate Roasting - will be your decisive leap from basic coffee roasting to a professional level, involving the management of roast profiles and roasting software.
This course, combined with the advanced tasting class, will 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
March 17th and 18th 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.
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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
- How to measure the color of roasted coffee, both inside and outside, using the colorimetric system.
- How to manage the stages of the roasting process to match a specific aroma.
- How to report and record the batch phases on an SCA roasting sheet.
- How to use roasting software: Artisan, Cropster, and others.
- How to create and record a roasting profile for each coffee.
This course allows access to two international certifications, both widespread and recognized in the world: IBC Advanced Roasting and SCA roasting 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
Intermediate Coffee Roasting SCA Class Program
- The measurement of humidity and density of green coffee for roasting
- Roasted coffee measurement with colorimetric systems as Agtron
- Turning point and development time: how the various stages of roasting affect the final taste.
- The management of the phases during the roasting
- Define and record the batch phases on a SCA sheet
- The roasting software: Artisan, Cropster and others
- Roasting defects: scorching, tipping, baking etc… how to recognize them in cupping
- Practical roasting exercises managing (lengthening, shortening, modifying) the various phases
- Practical roasting exercises with high or low quality / defective coffee
- Blind cupping tasting: the same coffee roasted at various levels and with different profiles
- Blind tasting in cupping: knowing how to recognize roasting defects
Roasting SCA - Intermediate Level Class
At the end of this course it’s possible to part-take in the SCA Roasting Intermediate level certification. Anyone wishing to part-takein the certification exams are asked to report it to us when registering for the course. In our school you can also book the Roasting Foundation SCA class and the Roasting Professional class, for those who aim for the highest level of professional knowledge.
Costs
Certification
Practice
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What you will learn in the intermediate coffee roasting class
Through this course, you will learn how to roast coffee at a professional level. The goal is to move beyond simply changing the color of coffee from green to roasted, and instead, to master the art of “driving” your roasting machine to enhance the desired flavor profile, whether it's a single-origin specialty coffee or a blend.
If you're asking, "How do I become a master roaster?", then this is the course for you. You'll master roasting techniques and learn to use roasting software to record and replicate your results.
In short, if you're wondering, "How do I start a successful coffee roasting business?", then this fundamental course is essential.
Your Coffee professional coffee roasting 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 professional coffee roasters 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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Our Trainer
Marco Cremonese
