SCA Roasting - Foundation
SCA Roasting - Foundation
REFUND AND RESCHEDULING
You may request a refund 20 days or more prior to the start of the course with a 50% charge.
You may reschedule your course 7 days or more prior to the start of the course.
Access to study material will be granted within 7 days prior to the start of the course. Once the link has been sent, rescheduling or cancellation will not be possible.
Includes VAT
Does not include
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SCA Certificate: €50 tax-free, to be paid directly to SCA before the start of the course.
Groups
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1 to 4 people
Modality
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This is an online course with practical demonstrations from the roastery in León (Spain). All details will be shared once your place is reserved.
Transformation that looks like magic
Roasting transforms green beans into a complete sensory experience. Mastering its variables is key to obtaining consistent and repeatable profiles. This course will guide you from the fundamentals to controlling roasting curves.
SCA Roasting Foundation is the starting point for those who want to approach specialty coffee roasting with a complete and practical vision, guided by an official Specialty Coffee Association training.
Prerequisites: No prior experience needed. It is recommended to have completed the SCA Introduction to Coffee course.
What will you learn?
Fundamentals
• What is roasting
• Heat transfer
• Roaster components
• Roasting control
Roasting process
• Roasting stages
• Critical events
• Rapid cooling
• Physical changes
• Chemical reactions
• Flavour and aroma
• Roasting log
Safety and maintenance
• Safety at the roastery
• Roaster cleaning and maintenance
Sensory analysis
• Roasting objectives
• SCA Cupping Protocol
Repeatability and consistency
• Roasting speed
• Roasting profile (roasting curve)
• Control variables
• Measuring instruments
• Consistency