The Introduction to Coffee course is ideal for anyone who is new to specialty coffee. It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, variables that affect coffee quality, basics of sensory analysis, fundamentals of roasting, factors of coffee freshness, and principles of brewing. In addition, learners will discuss the importance of water quality, cleanliness and maintenance. This interactive course also includes a cupping, an industry-specific process for evaluating coffee through a sensory experience. There is an online written
exam administered upon the completion of the course.
ORIGINS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Origins of Coffee
Coffee’s Growing Regions
Coffee's Journey from Farm To Cup
The Current Coffee Industry - Producers & Consumers
Coffee as a Plant, Fruit and Seed
Most Common Coffee Species
General Differences in Coffee Species
Common Varieties of Coffee Species
Quality - What is Specialty Coffee?
Harvesting and Processing
COFFEE ROASTING AND STORAGE
Basics of Roasting Process
Importance and Strategies for Prolonging Freshness
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
The Humans Senses
Taste Recognition and Flavor Perception
Sensory Experience Influenced by Origin and Terroir, Species, Processing, and Roasting
BREWING
Common Brewing Methods
Brewing and Extraction Principles
Sensory Impact of Extraction
Introduction to Cupping
IMPACT OF WATER QUALITY AND TEMPERATURE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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