SCA Coffee Skills Program
Brewing Foundation
The Brewing Foundation Course is a practical training for those who want to consciously brew pour-over coffee and understand how individual parameters affect the taste of the brew. The program was created for beginners and developing baristas, home baristas, cafe employees, and all lovers of specialty coffee who want to gain a solid foundation in accordance with SCA standards.
During the 8-hour on-site training, participants will learn the most important principles of brewing coffee using pour-over methods, learning conscious work with recipes, grinders, water, and the extraction process. The course combines theoretical knowledge with intensive practice, so that the acquired skills can be used both in professional work and in daily home brewing.
During the classes, we work with professional alternative brewing equipment, analyzing the impact of individual parameters on the taste of the brew and learning to assess the quality of the prepared coffee.
Returns Policy
We absolutely believe in the quality of our products, but if you want to make a return, you can count on our help and full support.
How to do it?
- Within 30 days of receiving your order, send us a message at sklep@lacava.pl with the following information: order number, returned items, pickup address and preferred pickup date, reason for return (optional)
- We will send you a DPD courier waybill, which will collect the returned, packed items, and then you will receive a refund of the costs incurred within 14 days of us receiving the package.
- You can of course bring the returned items to our coffee roastery
- Returns are free of charge, unless you do not want to use our DPD courier, in which case you must send the parcel yourself
- you can return all products as long as they are unused and the packaging is open
If you have any additional questions, we'd be happy to help :)
- +48 22 726 77 00
- sklep@lacava.pl
Brewing Foundation
Brewing Foundation
Training plan
Training duration: 8 hours
9:00 - 12:30 Lecture and exercises
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 17:00 Lecture and exercises
Place:
LaCava - al. Katowicka 7, Wolica (near Janki) 05-830
Coffee Knowledge
- Origin of coffee and major growing regions
- The influence of species and processing methods on the flavour profile
- The importance of coffee freshness
Coffee Brewing Basics
- Seven key elements of the brewing process
- Coffee to water ratio
- Selecting recipes for different brewing methods and styles
- Impact of grind size on extraction and flow
- Brewing time
- Water temperature
- The importance of turbulence during extraction
- Water quality and its impact on coffee flavor
- The role of filters and filter materials
- Storing and maintaining the temperature of brewed coffee
Brewing process
- Recipe preparation
- Correct brewing workflow
- Control of parameters affecting brew quality
Infusion analysis
- Describing the taste and aroma of coffee
- Characteristics of a well-balanced brew
- Optimal extraction and concentration
- Using the SCA Brewing Control Chart
Maintenance and hygiene
- Daily equipment cleaning
- Proper maintenance of devices and accessories
Brewing Foundation
What will you learn?
- Consciously select brewing parameters for the chosen pour-over method
- Prepare repeatable and balanced brews
- Understand the influence of grind size, temperature, and proportions on coffee flavor
- Evaluate extraction quality and identify common brewing errors
- Utilize professional recipes and SCA standards
- Recognize the influence of coffee species, processing, and freshness on the flavor profile
- Maintain cleanliness and proper equipment maintenance
- Consciously work with water and its influence on brew quality
The training concludes with a written online exam testing participants' theoretical knowledge. Upon completion of the course and passing the exam, participants receive an SCA certificate confirming their acquired competencies. The training price includes the cost of the SCA certificate.
Before the training
How to prepare?
- Prior participation in the Introduction To Coffee course is recommended but not mandatory.
- Eat a good breakfast
- Don't drink coffee
- Get some sleep and bring an open mind with you
- Don't use strong perfumes
- Dress comfortably
Coffee roastery and training room
Training at our roastery is a pure pleasure, involving top-of-the-line equipment and the most interesting beans from around the world.
ADDRESS
al. Katowicka 7
Wolica (near Janki), 05-830
CONTACT
+48 22 726 77 00
biuro@lacava.pl
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00