the SCA brewing foundation course is an ideal next step for anyone wanting to understand what really shapes a great cup of coffee. this course explores the variables behind brewing — from grind and water to extraction and flavour — giving you the practical skills to brew with consistency and intention across a range of methods.
what you will learn
• introduction to different coffee brewing methods
• manual and automatic gravity brewing
• immersion and other commonly used brewing devices
• coffee-to-water ratio basics
• grind size and its effect on extraction
• brew time, water temperature and turbulence
• water quality and filtration basics
• understanding strength, extraction and flavour balance
• how to taste, analyse and adjust brew results
• practical hands-on brewing exercises
who is this course for
• beginners interested in coffee brewing
• baristas and café staff
• home brewers who want better consistency
• coffee enthusiasts
• students progressing toward SCA Diploma
certification
• SCA Brewing Skills Foundation certificate
duration: 1 day approx 7 hours
• course fee: £200
• SCA enrolment fee: £50
• total: £250
group bookings:
book 4 or more places and enjoy 15% off with code **BREW15**
book 6 or more places and enjoy 20% off with code **BREW20**
to take advantage of this offer, all participants must attend the same session. we reserve the right to withdraw the discount if the group is later split across multiple sessions.