Coffee Sensory and Cupping Course / Sensory SCA
Courses on coffee sensory and cupping, basic and at SCA intermediate and SCA professional levels.
These are courses that aim to train, from the basic to the professional level, the skills of recognition, analysis, comparison and description of the organoleptic characteristics of coffee. The ultimate goal is to become a professional taster, capable of selecting coffees from (and for) international markets.
Courses are held in english.
COFFEE SENSORY BASIC COURSE / FOUNDATION SCA.
One day. Florence - September 7th, 2023 or October 18th, 2023
The sense organs and the sensations they send us are the first steps in our journey. Therefore, the ability to recognize the basic tastes, bitter, acidity, sweetness as well as body and astringency.
Flavors: from toasted to fruity up to those given by defects and how these flavors derive from varieties, processing, and roasting processes.
COFFEE SENSORY INTERMEDIATE COURSE SCA.
Two days. Florence - September 19th and 20th, 2023
After the basic course, the intermediate level examines the different types of acids and the ability to recognize tastes and flavors even by degrees of intensity. It goes into the specifics of the student's management of cupping and triangulation sessions.
COFFEE SENSORY PROFESSIONAL COURSE SCA.
Three days. Florence - next calendar soon
Three months after the intermediate, SCA allows you to aim for the SCA Professional Sensory exam. At this level, the course is structured in different stages of cupping with various coffees up to the attribution of an SCAA score in the case of a specialty coffee. It also deals with the issue of creating and calibrating a tasting panel.
Have you not the time for a coffee vacation in Italy?
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.
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One Journey, One Vacation In Italy
The dates of the Espresso Academy courses are always set in such a way as to allow you to take part in several courses, one day after another, to give the maximum value to your trip, and your Italian vacation.
Find out below the dates coordinated on our calendar
Our Trainers
Marco Cremonese
Helena Oliviero
Our Students say…
I had attended the Academy with little knowledge in the field of coffee. So everything I learned was new and exciting to me. The courses I took were my introduction into the world of specialty coffee and inspired me to start a new career in the field. The instructors not only only were knowledgeable, but experienced in the field in so many areas Chris A.
I have joined a 5-day route, I learned so much. The trainers know everything, they are very patient and caring. They are well prepared for each lesson. The learning experience was inspiring! I plan to take other courses because I have seen their quality and the value of the courses.
My wife and I own an Ice Cream & Espresso Shop in Wolfville NS. We strive to provide the best possible service and quality we can. We wanted to improve on our espresso drinks. After some heavy research we opted to attend the Espresso Academy, coffee and barista school of Florence Advanced Barista Course, after all, Italy is where Espresso began. The instructors were first class, very knowledgeable and dedicated. We are very glad to have attended and highly recommend this school.