SCA Training
⭐ 8.7
* Includes the manual, lunch, and certificate fees
The SCA Brewing Intermediate course builds on the Brewing Foundation course and is designed for brewers who want to better understand what happens during the brewing process. You’ll delve into the brewing cycle, wetting or blooming, the extraction of soluble substances, and how brewing equipment affects the final result.
You will examine how the coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, brew time, temperature, turbulence, water quality, and filter media—both individually and in combination—affect the brew. A key component is scientific measurement: you’ll learn to determine coffee strength using a refractometer, work with TDS, calculate extraction yield, and use the SCA Brewing Control Chart to analyze results.
By comparing different brewing methods and recipes—both technically and sensorially—you’ll learn to identify why a coffee is out of balance and what adjustments are needed. Maintenance and cleaning are also linked to consistent extraction and quality.
Brewing Intermediate is designed for baristas, brewers, trainers, and coffee professionals with experience in filter coffee. Brewing Foundation and Sensory Skills Foundation are recommended prerequisites. This course is ideal for participants who want to do more than just follow recipes; they want to measure, explain, and specifically adjust the extraction process.
Laurens DaCosta is an award-winning barista and SCA trainer with over sixteen years of experience. With his practical and inspiring approach, he helps both professionals and coffee enthusiasts take their coffee quality to the next level.
“Professional-level in the literal sense of the word. Intensive, but incredibly interesting.”
Lotte
“I mentor baristas within our organization and wanted to deepen my knowledge. This training not only gave me more in-depth knowledge, but also provided me with tools to better explain processes to my colleagues.”
Richard van Dijk
“Your work methods are scrutinized. It can be confrontational at times, but that’s ultimately where you learn the most.”
Michelle
“A lot of depth without getting unnecessarily complicated. The trainer manages to explain complex topics in a surprisingly clear way.”
Erik
“I came here with quite a bit of experience, but I still went home with a notebook full of new insights. That really says it all.”
Laura
“The days just fly by. You’re constantly analyzing, tasting, adjusting, and testing again. It’s exhausting, but so much fun.”
Specialty Coffee Collective
“If you’re serious about specialty coffee and want to set yourself apart, I highly recommend this.”
Jasper
Education Advisor
⭐ 9.0
“A very comprehensive SCA training course for anyone who wants to gain more control over brewing and extraction. It includes many hands-on exercises, analytical insights, and sensory training sessions that will help you learn to brew coffee more mindfully, consistently, and with greater precision.”
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