Coffee Brewing Course / Foundation SCA

The Coffee Brewing Basic Course begins by explaining the differences between the various tools and techniques. We then move on to understand the fundamental concepts of brewing: ideal cup, turbulence, TDS and so on. 
For each instrument, from V60, to Chemex, to cold brew, many practical tests and tests, varying parameters such as grinding, extraction temperatures and ...

  • SCA - The course allows you to access, if asked, the SCA brewing foundation exam. This exam is requested, in combination with other exams, to get all the SCA diplomas.

  • IBC This course is also valid for the certification “Brew the World” basic IBC, needed to get the IBC Coffee Specialist Passport.

  Courses are held in English

 

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One Week Coffee Route

This course is part of the Coffee Week. Every day a full immersion into a different coffee area, held in Florence, Italy! Discover more
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Coffee campus

This course is part of the “Coffee campus”. The most advanced training for professionals. By Espresso Academy Discover more

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Coffee Brewing Online Course

With our online courses valid for SCA certification you will grow up your coffee skills and knowledge without leaving your home!

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Program of the course

  • Introduction to Coffee Brewing, gain a comprehensive understanding of the significance of precision and technique in crafting a perfect cup of coffee.
  • Strength and Extraction with the SCA Brewing Chart, how to fine-tune your brewing to achieve a balance extraction in the Ideal Cup Standard
  • The Essential Elements of Brewing: Turbulence, Temperatures, Grinding… Discover how these parameters impact your brew and learn how to use them to get the best coffee extractions
  • The French press and the enchanting world of infusion techniques. Practice on this rich, full-bodied coffee extraction.
  • The World of Drippers: V60, Chemex, and other iconic drippers. Learn the art of precision brewing and discover the qualities each method brings to your cup
  • Clever and Bonavita Dripper, hands-on practice with these dripper that offer versatility and precision with constant results
  • The Syphon, an intriguing coffee maker, where science and art unite in a spectacular coffee extraction.
  • Aeropress, hands-on practice with one of the newest and coolest coffee makers. Inverted or traditional?
  • The Art of Italian Coffe Tools: Moka and Cuccumella. A deep dive into the history and heritage of Italian Coffee Culture with these two iconic coffee tools
  • Coffee Tools Around the World (Turkish Cezve/Ibrik, Vietnamese Phin, Arabic Dallah…) A global coffee tour exploring a diverse range of coffee makers from various cultures and traditions.
  • Cold Extracted Coffee - Cold Drip and Cold Brew. Dive into the trendy, cool, and really refreshing world of cold coffee extraction. Learn how to create a cold brew coffee menu, from Cold Brew Tonic to Nitro Cold Brew.



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Coffee Brewing Basic Course / Foundation SCA

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.

Your brewing coffee course in Florence, Italy

This brewing coffee course is held in Florence, Italy, probably one of the most beautiful cities of the world from the artistic point of view. At the end of the green coffee course, that is always held with students from every part of the world, in a very international environment, you will have the chance to visit the Uffizi museum, Ponte Vecchio, The Duomo and the magic atmosphere of the Middle Age city center.

If you want to enjoy the city or maybe take part in several courses, ask us about our list of accomodations which offer discounts to the participants in our courses.

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The Coffee Week

Our brewing coffee course can be part of two more complete coffee routes, for a never ending passion!

If you are a coffee passionate and you are planning your coffee vacation in Italy, you can take part to the Coffee week. A whole week of full immersion courses where every day we follow the foundation level of a coffee area, from roasting to green coffee, coffee tasting, brewing, barista and latte art. Also, you will have the chance to try the most updated machines and brewing tools for your home barista spot, in the best home barista course in Italy!

The Espresso Academy Coffee Campus

Are you a coffee professional? This coffee brewing course can also be one of the starting point of the “Espresso Academy Coffee campus” the most complete coffee and barista training program globally for coffee experts.

It includes:

  • The basic (or foundation) level of the courses: barista, latte art, brewing, green coffee, sensory, roasting,  both SCA and IBC
  • The advanced (or intermediate) level of the courses: barista, brewing, green coffee, sensory, roasting, both SCA and IBC
  • The professional level of the SCA courses
  • The Latte Art Grading certification courses
  • Coffee Machine Maintenance technician course
  • The SCA sustainability course
  • The coffee shop management course with practical sessions for evaluating the location, business plan, layout in relation to the target, technical manual. Simulation of real cases
  • The ability to take all IBC certification exams and the final Coffee Specialist Passport
  • The ability to take part in all SCA certification exams
  • Stage in a micro roastery and in specialty coffee cafe
  • Possibility to visit Italian Coffee Companies 

Our Trainers

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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.

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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!!

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!

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.

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!