1 Day course - 5 points towards SCA diploma
This one day class focuses on the core skills required to start brewing great tasting filter coffee - covering all brew variables and looking at commonly used devices.
No prior knowledge is required but we recommend sitting the ‘introduction to coffee’ module to ignite a passion for great tasting coffee.
What's Covered?
• Brewing guidelines for industry standard coffee
•Brewing variables ratio of water to coffee, grind size, brewing time, water temperature and brewing turbulence
• Look at different brewing methods and methodology for V60, Chemex, AeroPress and more
• Apply method based on grind size
Price
£200 including certification fee
2 Day course - 10 points towards SCA diploma
This practical-led class focuses on the science of brewing, testing strength and using charts to track extraction to industry standard.
Learn to troubleshoot your extraction using the variables learnt from the foundation module and a digital refractometer to deliver the most delicious balanced cup of coffee.
What's covered?
• Grind size and surface area vs extraction
• Grind particle size by brew method
• Different grinder types available in the market
• Refractometry and brew charts
• Strength and extraction
•Water chemistry and the SCA water standards
*No prior knowledge is required but we recommend sitting the ‘Foundation brewing module’ to familiarise to methodology.
Price
SCA Member: £396 including certification fee
Non-Member: £459 including certification fee
3 Day course - 25 points towards SCA diploma
Delve deeper into the science of extraction focusing on temperature and its impacts, acidity levels through the brewing, how water quality will affect extraction and flavour and extract to a given percentage using charting and refractometry.
What's Covered?
• Roast levels and how this affects flavour Take a look at by-pass and how this can be used to better the cup
• Grind size, extraction, temperature and water chemistry
• The break down of coffee aroma, taste and how it changes with time
• Ways of holding brewed coffee
*This course is ideal for someone who has completed the intermediate level with a further 12 months experience working towards a professional career in coffee.
Price
SCA Member: £688 including certification fee
Non-Member: £750 including certification fee
0800 263 333 (UK) / 1 800 626 220 (Ireland)
Email: enquiries@blaknektar.coffe