A comprehensive introduction to specialty coffee designed for beginners to understand coffee’s journey from seed to cup. Students will learn about coffee origins, different coffee species and varieties, basic sensory skills, brewing methods, and the fundamentals of specialty coffee culture. 

In-person or Distance • 4-6 hours

Who Can Join?

• Beginners with no coffee experience
• Coffee enthusiasts
• Café staff and hospitality professionals
• Future baristas
• Anyone interested in specialty coffee

This course teaches coffee fundamentals from origin to cup, now updated with the logic from the SCA Coffee Value Assessment. 

Key learnings include:

• Learn coffee’s journey from farm to cup
• Master basic coffee brewing fundamentals
• Understand coffee flavors and freshness