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Intro to Coffee (8hr)

This course is designed to cover broad-spectrum foundational coffee for Pro's to enthusiasts

8 hr
350 US dollars
4140 Morena Blvd, Ste A, San Diego, Ca

Service Description

This course is designed to cover broad-spectrum foundational coffee knowledge and is recommended for anyone desiring to go from coffee lover to coffee professional. This is a full-day course (8:30am to 4:30pm). This class covers: • The history and origins of coffee • Coffee as a commodity: scope of industry • Differences between commercial and special grade coffees • Arabica and Robusta: growing, sensory and application of product • Processing: sensory and application differences • Scope of cupping and sensory evaluation processes • Learning tasting mechanisms, language and processes • Palate development • Roasting: phases, equipment and language • Keeping coffee fresh: storage and treatment • Brewing: methods, controls and extraction • Water quality and cleaning: making great coffee This course is designed to supplement the SCA diploma program for Coffee Skills.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Thank you for choosing the San Diego Coffee Training Institute. We hope to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. Please note the following points regarding bookings, rescheduling, and cancellations: Bookings: To ensure preparedness and optimal experiences for our students, we close bookings 4 days prior to each scheduled class. This allows us to finalize necessary arrangements to ensure the quality of our courses. Rescheduling: We understand that unexpected commitments may emerge, requiring students to reschedule their course with us. While we do our best to accommodate all rescheduling requests, we ask that rescheduling requests are made at least 3 business days in advance to ensure proper accommodation based on current availability. Cancellations: We understand that course cancellations are sometimes a necessity for our students. We ask that cancellations be made at least 5 business days in advance in order to receive a full refund. Please be aware that cancellations after the deadline may not be eligible for refunding and/or rescheduling. No-show: Due to the extensive preparations we take to ensure course quality, no-shows are ineligible for refunding and/or rescheduling.


Contact Details

858-229-1238

Info@sdcti.org

Located in The WestBean Coffee Roasters 4140 Morena Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA


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