the SCA sensory skills intermediate course is the natural next step for anyone who has completed foundation level or already works with coffee evaluation. this course develops a deeper understanding of sensory analysis and quality control — refining your palate through triangulation tests, calibration exercises and cupping sessions used across the speciality coffee industry.

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what you will learn

• sensory science and flavour perception

• taste, aroma and mouthfeel evaluation

• factors affecting sensory perception

• triangulation and sensory discrimination testing

• descriptive sensory analysis

• coffee cupping protocols and best practices

• sensory calibration techniques

• coffee quality evaluation

• flavour communication and the SCA coffee taster's flavor wheel

• practical sensory and cupping exercises

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who is this course for?

• baristas and café staff

• roasters and coffee professionals

• coffee trainers and educators

• quality control teams

• coffee shop owners

• coffee enthusiasts looking to develop advanced tasting skills

• students progressing toward SCA diploma

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prerequisite

• SCA sensory skills foundation is recommended but not required

• learners with equivalent coffee tasting and evaluation experience are welcome

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certification - SCA sensory skills intermediate certificate

duration: 2 days (approx. 14 hours)

course fee: £500

SCA enrolment fee: £50

total: £550

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