Coffee Brewing Course SCA Intermediate
The intermediate brewing course takes place, as per SCA protocol, over two full days.
In these days, in addition to resuming and deepening the most advanced extraction techniques, we also begin to use the brew charts and the refractometer. These tools allow you to measure the extractions obtained and to modulate them according to the result you want to obtain in the cup. During the course you begin to get to know water from a chemical point of view, and you learn to evaluate how it can impact on extraction.
Passing the SCA Intermediate exam allows to get 10 points for the SCA Coffee Skills Program diploma.
Next dates
May 17th and 18th 2024
September 15th and 16th 2024
Where
Florence Italy
from 10am untill 6pm
Cost
495€
includes the handbooks and the slides of the course.Installment payments
you can pay in three installments with Stripe.
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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.
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Program of the course
The intermediate brewing course has an extremely practical approach. It consists in several sessions about:
Understanding Coffee Brew Chart and its Practical Application
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- : 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.
Program of the course
At the end of this course it is possible to take part to the SCA 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 Brewing Professional certifications. For more info on SCA certifications, consult this page.
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Our Trainers
Simone Celli
Ilaria Nocentini
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We attended the two-day Barista course (advanced level) and its really cool and awesome. Our instructor-Gabriele shares all the techniques and secrets to make a perfect espresso and cappuccino, plus the coffee art which every participants were so excited and enjoyed every hands-on. As part of the Advanced level course, Gabriele also gave us a tour inside their processing plant. A highly recommended tour if you're visiting Florence both for individual who's looking for a career in coffee industry or simply Coffee lovers.
Great experience ! It's fun, very interactive , the trainers are really interested that you learn and practice a lot, before you apply for your certificate. If you never worked in a coffee shop or you never experience how to make a great cappuccino and espresso this is the right place to try . Can't wait to get back and learn some more ! Thank you all !
- Had an amazing two days here going all the way from the roasting room, blends and the theory, but most importantly a lot of practice at making good espressos and cappuccinos with assistance from the instructors, through to the SCA exams. Very friendly and helpful instructors and I can highly recommend the Espresso Academy! A great experience and great knowledge gained. Thank you to all at Espresso Academy and Mokaflor, I highly recommend you all!
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