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This course introduces you to the essentials of sensory evaluation, and prepares you for roles in:
- Green coffee buying.
- Coffee roasting.
- Quality control.
- Barista, brewing, and cup tasting championships.
The theory and practical activities in this course will teach you:
- Physiology: Olfaction & Gustation.
- The difference between taste & flavour.
- Identifying the 5 basic tastes.
- Recognising basic aromas and aroma groups.
- Familiarity with the Le Nez du Cafe kit.
- Use of the SCA Coffee Tasters Flavour Wheel.
- Defining body & mouthfeel in coffee.
- Cupping protocols and cupping language.
- How to set-up a cupping.
- An introduction to the SCA CVA Cupping Forms.
Students who successfully complete the online exam after the course will receive the internationally recognised SCA Sensory Skills Foundation certification. The SCA Sensory Skills Foundation Certification earns credit towards the SCA Roastery Diploma and the SCA Coffee Trade Diploma.
You will learn
- How to identify a variety of common aromas and flavours in coffee.
- How to identify basic differences in acidity, bitterness, and body.
- The basics of cupping using the SCA CVA protocol.
You will get
- Access to the worldโs leading coffee education program
- Detailed course notes
- Participants who successfully complete the written & practical exams will receive internationally recognised certification, and earn points towards the SCA Coffee Diploma.
Appropriate for
Cuppers, or baristas who want competence in sensory assessment of coffee.
What to bring
- Your interest to learn!
What to wear
Casual
Simon James is an AST and Q Instructor with over 25 years experience in the coffee industry, and over 20 years training experience including:
- AST for Sensory Skills, Green Coffee, Brewing, and Barista Skills since 2015.
- CVA instruction within the SCA Sensory Skills curriculum since early 2024.
- Lead instructor at SCA/SCAE sanctioned barista camps in Italy, Estonia, Poland, and Taiwan.
Organized by
Genovese Coffee
211 reviewsGenovese Coffee has been in coffee for 3 generations, and we have over 60 years of experience.
We offer a range of courses to suit new or experienced baristas, as well as those who want to improve their home espresso. All of our courses have practical, detailed theory, as well as activities so you can apply your skills during the course.
Our courses are led by award winning, highly experienced, and internationally certified professionals who provide outstanding training using state of the art equipment. Course content is carefully designed to be engaging and easy to understand for all students from novices to experienced professionals.
For those wanting to take their coffee career to the next level, we also offer courses from SCA's internationally recognised coffee education programs, including Sensory Skills; Green Coffee; Barista Skills; Brewing; Q Grader; CVA for Cuppers; CTP Water & Preventative Maintenance.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Youโre welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
We appreciate your choice of Genovese Coffee for your coffee education, and our course pricing reflects the following:
- The quality of the training provided.
- Pre-class preparation.
- The quality of the equipment & the cost of materials used.
- Small class sizes.
- The ongoing development of our trainers.
Once your booking is confirmed, we begin the process of preparing your class. Although we understand unexpected events or illness may require that you reschedule or cancel your booking, our refund policy reflects the costs incurred in the preparation of the scheduled class.
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SCA Sensory Skills - Foundation (1 Day) $700
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