SCA & CQI Coffee Courses
Drury Tea & Coffee has offered coffee courses for our wholesale customers going on 20 years but have now stepped up in offering with a variety of in-house coffee courses certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). These courses are conducted at our dedicated coffee training centre located at their headquarters in Woolwich, London. Here’s a quick overview of the coffee courses we provide:
These coffee courses are designed for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike, offering hands-on experience and expert guidance.
If you’re a Drury wholesale coffee customer or considering becoming one, this could be a great way to enhance your team’s skills while enjoying Drury’s premium products. Would you like more details on their wholesale offerings?
Please note that all prices are per person & are inclusive of VAT
SCA Green Coffee Intermediate
IMPORTANT INFO
The Green Coffee Intermediate course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the Green Coffee Foundation course and prepare the learner for more complex job functions found in the green coffee profession.
Specifically, these include a deeper and balanced look at botany, agronomy, seasonality, processing, resting, shipment, storage, decaffeination, markets, certifications, transactions, and quality differentiation.
Learners are also introduced to grading…
We use Google Classroom to store all the materials we will be talking about during class, so students will be able to access the information anytime.
Things to remember
If you are interested, please sign up on the SCA portal: Click the button below
SCA Roasting Foundation
IMPORTANT INFO
The Roasting Foundation course gives the learner an understanding of the roasting process, including the physical changes that take place during the process, and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light or dark. Learners will also gain an understanding of the basic structure of the roasting machine, and general maintenance and fire prevention.
Things to remember
If you are interested, please sign up on the SCA portal: Click the button below
SCA Introduction to Coffee
IMPORTANT INFO
Introduction to Coffee is an ideal course for anyone who is new to the coffee industry or just has an interest in this wonderful drink.
It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity it is today, enjoyed by millions of people around the world.
From coffee process, roasting, brewing to tasting, this course gives a general overview of coffee’s supply chain. This half day course also includes a “coffee cupping…
We use Google Classroom to store all the materials we will be talking about during class, so students will be able to access the information anytime.
Things to remember
If you are interested, please sign up on the SCA portal: Click the button below
SCA Barista Skills Foundation
IMPORTANT INFO
The Barista Skills Foundation course focuses on the key skills required to set a grinder, make espresso and foam, and texture milk for cappuccinos.
This course allows one to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself and set a foundation from which to build practical skills for milk technique and latte art, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service.
We use Google Classroom to store all the materials we will be talking about during class, so students will be able to access the information anytime.
Things to remember
If you are interested, please sign up on the SCA portal: Click the button below
CVA for Cuppers
IMPORTANT INFO
The Coffee Value Assessment Course for Cuppers is a two-day professional update for coffee cuppers, during which they will learn and become familiarized with the SCA’s new Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) as a tool to evaluate coffee quality. The course is full of hands-on activities to demonstrate the elements of CVA, including several cuppings, though it also includes a few lectures…
We use Google Classroom to store all the materials we will be talking about during class, so students will be able to access the information anytime.
Things to remember
If you are interested, please sign up on the SCA portal: Click the button below
SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate
IMPORTANT INFO
The Sensory Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Sensory Skills Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has cupping experience and wants to develop their sensory skills and knowledge of related science.
This course covers a wide range of topics, including the physiology of taste and aroma; the types of sensory analysis tests, the operation of a cupping session; the diversity of coffee attributes; the use of the SCA Flavor Wheel and WCR Sensory Lexicon; and the implementation of a sensory analysis panel and session.
We use Google Classroom to store all the materials we will be talking about during class, so students will be able to access the information anytime.
Things to remember
If you are interested, please sign up on the SCA portal: Click the button below
CQI Course: Robusta for Arabica Lovers
IMPORTANT INFO
This class explores the Robusta species through historical, biological, and organoleptic lenses. The history of Robusta and the Robusta market are used to create context for the present state of Robusta and its potential as a specialty coffee. Topics covered span genetics to cup quality. Throughout the class, relevant comparisons to Arabica are made, including market statistics, farming and production practices, and cup quality. The goal of this class is to introduce Robusta coffee to a wide breadth of coffee professionals. Learners will realize the potential of Fine Robusta.
Besides the theoretical part, we will also taste a good range of different Robustas.
We use Google Classroom to store all the materials we will be talking about during class, so students will be able to access the information anytime.