SCA Sensory Skills Foundation Class
DURATION: 8 HOURS
The Sensory Skills Foundation course introduces the essentials of sensory evaluation in a practical and interactive manner. It investigates the way human senses influence perception and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee’s natural characteristics. Learners gain the ability to differentiate certain sensorial aspects of coffee including body, acidity, bitterness, and more. The course introduces fragrance identification references and also focuses on the purpose and procedure for conducting an SCA cupping. Learners gain insight into identifying specialty coffee qualities, as well as an overview of how to implement this in business. Practical learning objectives and activities specifically prepare the learner to identify basic differences in coffee attributes, recall fragrance identification, and set up a cupping according to the SCA Cupping Protocol. A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.
In order to register for this class, you need an SCA Learner Number. To create a free SCA Learner Number or to find your existing number, please visit here.
SCA Coffee Skills Diploma and Certification
All written exams for the SCA are hosted online and distributed via email. SCA exam and certification fees are included in the cost for tickets and are optional for students who take class recreationally.
- The physiology of taste and smell
- Setting a cupping table and filling out standard cupping forms
- Establishing and developing a coffee sensory vocabulary using the World Coffee Research sensory lexicon
During one hour break Bristot will provide lunch for the participants and Bristot coffee samples at the end of the class.
Simone Rubin is a certified Q Grader and head of Bristot Coffee Academy, an SCA Premier Training Campus certified academy, certification issued by SCA - Specialty Coffee Association - only to Academies that present the highest quality standards of coffee education worldwide. Furthermore, Simone Rubin collaborates with the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Science in coffee excellence.
All written exams for the SCA are hosted online and distributed via email. SCA exam and certification fees are included in the cost for tickets and are optional for students who take class recreationally.
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All the students delve into both theoretical and practical learning, wrapping up with successful completion of written and practical exams.
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