Understand
Build the knowledge to describe what you experience in the cup.
- Explore coffee concepts
- Develop your vocabulary
- Connect knowledge to quality
Coffee Academy
Explore the skills you can take from the classroom into your coffee journey.
Build the knowledge to describe what you experience in the cup.
Turn curiosity into practical learning, one exercise at a time.
Build confidence and discover the next step in your coffee journey.
Coffee Academy
Course Details & Requirements:
Best For: Anyone new to specialty coffee looking for a solid foundational understanding of the industry from farm to cup.
Required Prerequisites: None.
Key Topics Covered: Coffee origins, harvesting and processing, basics of roasting, sensory experience (cupping), brewing methods, and the impact of water quality.
Assessment & Certification: Online written exam administered upon completion.
Discover the journey of specialty coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to your daily cup. Perfect for beginners, this interactive course gives a comprehensive overview of the entire specialty coffee supply chain. You will explore coffee history and cultivation, roasting basics, and brewing principles. The course also features an industry-standard "cupping" session to introduce you to the fundamentals of coffee sensory analysis.