SCA Training
⭐ 9.0
* Includes a €70.00 certificate fee
The SCA Introduction to Coffee course is the official foundational training for anyone who wants to better understand coffee. During this internationally recognized course from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), you’ll discover how coffee is grown, processed, roasted, and brewed, and what factors determine its flavor and quality.
The training provides a comprehensive overview of the world of specialty coffee and covers topics such as coffee origins, Arabica and Robusta, processing, roasting, freshness, sensory evaluation, and brewing methods. You’ll also learn how factors such as extraction and water quality influence the final flavor in the cup.
This course is entirely theoretical and provides a solid foundation for further study in coffee and the SCA program. Thanks to the small class sizes, there is plenty of opportunity for questions, interaction, and personalized guidance. By the end of the course, you’ll have gained more knowledge, insight, and understanding of coffee both as a product and as a field of study.
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.
“I’ve only been working in the coffee industry for a short time and was looking for a training program that would give me a solid foundation. That’s exactly what this course does. You gain insight into the entire journey of coffee: from the plant and processing to roasting, brewing, and tasting. Everything is explained in a calm and easy-to-understand way, so you can follow along easily even without much prior knowledge.”
Melissa
“The perfect starting point if you want to learn more about coffee. Comprehensive, interesting, and never too complicated.”
Dennis
“I own a coffee shop and wanted to better understand where my product comes from. After this training, I see coffee in a whole new light, and I’m much better able to advise my customers. It was truly a valuable investment.”
Martijn van Vliet
“There was a good mix of listening, tasting, and asking questions. That kept the whole day interesting.”
Kim
“Our employer sent all new employees to this training. That turned out to be a smart decision. Everyone left with the same basic knowledge, and you can see the benefits of that every day on the job.”
The Espresso Corner Team
“I thought coffee was mainly about making espresso, but I discovered just how much goes into it. It was really nice to get the full picture.”
Robin
“A fun atmosphere, an enthusiastic instructor, and—above all—a wealth of knowledge without it ever feeling dry.”
Anita de Boer
“For anyone who wants to get serious about coffee, this is really the ideal first step.”
Bas
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⭐ 8.8
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