SCA CLASSES Barista Skill – Foundation & Intermediate
SCA CLASSES Barista Skill - Foundation & Intermediate
Class Description
| Duration & Time | 4 Days (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) |
|---|---|
| Certification | Certificate from SCA |
| Fee | 45,000 THB |
| Includes | Breakfast & Lunch |
| Trainers | Luv Kamonsawedkun |
Foundation Level
- Coffee Beans: Differentiating Arabica vs. Robusta, importance of fresh coffee, impact of roast profile.
- Workspace Management: Using grinders and espresso machines, maintaining a clean workspace.
- Espresso Process: Learning Espresso Recipes, grinder adjustments, dosing and tamping techniques.
- Extraction & Brewing: Understanding What is Espresso?, barista workflow.
- Sensory Analysis: Sensory perception of espresso, flavor descriptions.
- Milk: Freshness of milk, milk foaming and steaming.
- Espresso Based Menu: Components and preparation of espresso-based drinks.
- Cleaning, Health & Safety: Hygiene and safety practices.
- Water Quality: Impact of water quality on coffee and equipment.
- Management: Customer service and café management.
Intermediate Level
- Coffee Beans: Arabica varieties, impact of origin and processing, effect of roast.
- Workspace: Equipment layout, working in pairs.
- Espresso Process: Impact of grinders and burrs, advanced dosing and tamping techniques.
- Extraction & Brewing: Calculating Brew Ratio, Strength and Extraction, using a Refractometer, brew formulas.
- Sensory: Varying extraction rates, aroma and flavor, using the SCA Flavor Wheel.
- Milk: Milk composition, foam quality, SCA Latte Art standards.
- Espresso Menu: Menu creation, developing an Espresso Blend.
- Cleaning, Health & Safety: Stock management, cleaning grinders and espresso machines.
- Water Quality: SCA Water Test Guidelines.