Coffee Brewing Course

A complete path that begins with the examination of the differences among the various brewing methods and the several different techniques. 

Then, is the moment for the practice and the experiments, with the use of the refractometer and the tests about the main concepts of brewing: ideal cup, turbolence, TDS, and so on. For each tool (V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press) we do many practical tests, also varying the parameters as grinding, temperature, paper or metal filters, and so on. All with a selection of different specialties and farm coffee…

And, at the end: Cold brew for all!!

 

 

Next dates

October 10th 2020
November 7th, 2020

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Where

Florence Italy

Cost

160€

includes the handbooks and the slides of the course.

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More infos

The course starts at 10 a.m. and finishes at 5.30 p.m. with a short lunch break. The Espresso Academy is in Florence, a few minutes with the tram away from the central railway station of Santa Maria Novella and a few minutes from the exit of the highway.

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Coffee Brewing Course

A complete path that begins with the examination of the differences among the various brewing methods and the several different techniques. 

Then, is the moment for the practice and the experiments, with the use of the refractometer and the tests about the main concepts of brewing: ideal cup, turbolence, TDS, and so on. For each tool (V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press) we do many practical tests, also varying the parameters as grinding, temperature, paper or metal filters, and so on. All with a selection of different specialties and farm coffee…

And, at the end: Cold brew for all!!

The course is preparatory for the SCA brewing foundation exam, which can be held at the end of the day.

Periodically our school also organizes Brewing SCA Intermediate and Professional levels, contact us for info!

 

 

Program of the course

  • Introduction to brewing: brew ratio, pouring technique, turbulence and other factors.
  • The concept of TDS, extraction and strength
  • The use of the refractometer, how the extraction changes at different temperatures, different particle sizes, different filters.
  • Particles sieving
  • The various tools: Aeropress, V60, French press, Chemex.
  • The Syphon
  • Infusions: Turkish coffee, the Arab Dallah, Italian Moka and cuccuma
  • The world of cold brew
  • Exercises on SCA exams
SCA Brewing

SCA Certificate

At the end of this course it is possible to take part to the SCA Brewing foundation level certification. Anyone wishing to take part in the certification exams are asked to report it to us when registering for the course. In our school you can also book Brewing Intermediate and Professional certifications. For more info on SCA certifications, consult this page.

Cost

The cost of the course is 160€. The cost includes the handbooks and the slides of the course.

Practice

The course has an important practical part with exercises sorting and measurement of density and moisture.

Certificate

The diploma released at the end of the course by Espresso Academy is issued under the international protocol of “Italian Barista Method”.

Your training in Espresso Academy Italy

Your training in Espresso Academy Italy is not just a course, but a real coffee experience. During your journey you can work with our team in roasting and tasting. Also, you can visit (for free) famous coffee companies as La Marzocco, Eureka or Elektra! We can support your coffee tour in Italy with VISA invitations and bureaucratic issues, and we have a huge list of accommodations offering us discount!

Our Trainers

Simone Celli

A real barista, with many years of experience behind the counter. His blog ilcaffeespressoitaliano.com is the most read italian coffee blog in the world! He´s a trainer for the Barista, Brewing and Latte Art courses and official LAGS certifier.

Ilaria Nocentini

Ilaria is a great barista, passionate about specialty coffees and arrived 2nd at the Italian Aeropress Championship. She´s a trainer for all the coffee barista and brewing courses.

One Week Coffee Route

This course is part of the One Week Coffee Route route, a complete journey in the world of coffee that includes days dedicated to barista, latte art, roasting, professional tasting, brewing and coffee shop management. Read more about the coffee route!

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  • We attended the two-day Barista course (advanced level) and its really cool and awesome. Our instructor-Gabriele shares all the techniques and secrets to make a perfect espresso and cappuccino, plus the coffee art which every participants were so excited and enjoyed every hands-on. As part of the Advanced level course, Gabriele also gave us a tour inside their processing plant. A highly recommended tour if you're visiting Florence both for individual who's looking for a career in coffee industry or simply Coffee lovers.
  • Great experience ! It's fun, very interactive , the trainers are really interested that you learn and practice a lot, before you apply for your certificate. If you never worked in a coffee shop or you never experience how to make a great cappuccino and espresso this is the right place to try . Can't wait to get back and learn some more ! Thank you all !
    TLumi, Croatia
  • Had an amazing two days here going all the way from the roasting room, blends and the theory, but most importantly a lot of practice at making good espressos and cappuccinos with assistance from the instructors, through to the SCA exams. Very friendly and helpful instructors and I can highly recommend the Espresso Academy! A great experience and great knowledge gained. Thank you to all at Espresso Academy and Mokaflor, I highly recommend you all!
    Pierre V, Auckland New Zealand

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