SCA SENSORY FOUNDATION
A 1-day beginners course covers concepts and skills relevant to the evaluation of coffee and related products.
Specialty Coffee Association’s Sensory Skills Foundation course introduces the essentials of sensory evaluation in a practical and interactive manner. It investigates the way human senses influence perception and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee’s natural characteristics. Learners gain the ability to differentiate certain sensorial aspects of coffee including body, acidity, bitterness, and more. The course introduces fragrance identification references and also focuses on the purpose and procedure for conducting an SCA cupping. Learners gain insight into identifying specialty coffee qualities, as well as an overview of how to implement this in business.
Foundation point: 5 points
Max class size: 4 students
Want to enjoy this class with your friends?
* If you are a group of 4 and would like to form your own cohort, simply email us at tgt@alliancemcr.com and let us know your available dates, and we will do our best to accommodate!