Have you already been working as a barista for more than 1 year and want to delve deeper into espresso and the espresso trade? This professional course is for you.
This course is designed to evaluate advanced skills and detailed knowledge of the science behind the processes used by a professional barista. Participants will learn a sophisticated tasting methodology and a descriptive explanation of coffee flavors, types of roasts and possible defects, types of machinery commonly used and their differences, water quality and its characteristics, to finally be able to consistently apply the highest level of espresso extraction and espresso beverage making techniques.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
- - Density, variety and cultivation of coffee beans
- - Processing, packaging and degassing methods
- - Space management and workflow
- - Preparation of espresso-based beverages: dosing, sieving, distribution of ground coffee particles and wastage
- - Espresso machine: brewing temperature and pressure, boiler systems and pressure systems
- - Sensory analysis: organic acids, sensory evaluation and balance
- - Milk: composition, processing and how it affects the taste of coffee Cream quality and stability
- - Factors affecting the quality of milk and its ability to form cream, proteolysis and lipolysis, effect of coffee acidity on milk, effect of heat on milk, SCA foam standards, SCA latte art standards, etc.
- - Water quality: measurement of TDS, alkalinity, total hardness, pH water filtration, testing and filtration systems
- - Simple financial concepts of costs and assets
PRACTICAL DETAILS
The SCA Professional Barista course costs 1.125€ per person and +100€ for the SCA Exam and Certificate. It takes place in our roastery located at Carrer Marroc 160, 08019 Barcelona. The schedule is from 10:00 to 17:00, having a lunch break which is already included in the value. The course is given in Spanish and lasts 3 days.
The week of the course we will send you an email reminding you of our appointment, see you soon!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
At The Coffee Academy we strive to offer a high quality learning experience to all our students. However, we reserve the right to reschedule the course date or refund the full course fee if the minimum attendance does not exceed 3 attendees. We are committed to your satisfaction and will do our best to accommodate your needs and ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your experience with us.
For any additional information, you can write to us at
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