Introduction to Coffee

Introduction to coffee is ideal for anyone who is new or looking to get into the coffee industry. The course follows coffee’s journey from its origins to your cup. This half day course also includes a coffee cupping to develop your taste buds and help you recognise every flavour in your brew. This course is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

What is speciality coffee? – Learn the difference between freshly brewed coffee and instant coffee. Including the identification of key aspects of speciality coffee.
Coffee history – Understand coffees origins and its development throughout the world.
Understanding the beans – Identify the basic structure of the coffee cherry and its species. Understand how climate, geographical position, altitude and soil conditions can change a coffee’s taste profile.
The basics of roasting – Outline the main steps of the roasting process and the equipment used. Understanding the changes in which the beans go through and how acidity diminishes, and bitterness increases throughout the roasting process.
Coffee freshness – Identify the factors that affect freshness and have an impact on coffee quality.
Brewing basics – Recognise the range of different equipment and methods available to brew coffee. This includes the standard quantity of coffee and water used for filter and espresso.Understanding how the grind will affect the extraction process.
Drinks menu – Learning all common drinks produced with coffee such as espresso, cappuccino, latte, americano, filter/brewed coffee, and describe their content.

Duration

One day course. (10am - 3pm)

Skill Level

Beginner

Qualification

10 SCA Points

SCA Certification Fee

£25.00 GBP

Max Class Size

Location

Hej Coffee, Mansfield Point, Rodney Rd, London, SE17 1BA

Important

Upon purchase, please email Tom@hejcoffee.co.uk with your SCA Learner Number. If you do not have an SCA Learner Number, you can create a free SCA account.
SCA will then contact you with directions on paying their enrolment fee (listed above).

Please be sure to pay your SCA enrolment fee BEFORE attending the course to ensure you are eligible to receive your SCA Certificate.

£100.00

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Barista courses cancelled 14 days or more, prior to the date of the course shall receive a full refund.

Barista courses cancelled 13 – 3 days before the day of the booking shall receive a 50% refund.

We do not offer refunds for barista courses cancelled less than 3 days before the date of the course, or for non-attendance on the day.

Hej Coffee reserve the right to cancel courses in the event of low booking numbers, illness, or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases we will offer a full refund or seek to organize an alternative date in agreement with you. We regret that we cannot be liable for other expenses, travel etc., that may have been incurred.

BREW IT THE RIGHT WAY!

Wilfa Classic+ Coffee Maker

£175.00

The Classic Plus Coffee Maker, crafted by the renowned Norwegian brand Wilfa, brews filter coffee in the traditional manner while streamlining the process. Say goodbye to the usual labor-intensive steps associated with making the best filter coffee. To use the Classic Plus Coffee Maker: Fill the water tank with fresh water. Insert a paper filter into the filter holder. Add your desired amount of ground coffee. Press the ‘Wilfa’ button on the base. The brewer will heat the water and evenly distribute it over the coffee, allowing it to drip into the carafe below. Adjust the flow into the carafe based on your preference for coffee strength. Keep it ‘closed’ briefly to allow the coffee to brew further, and then ‘open’ to release the flow. The manual drip-stopper prevents coffee from dripping onto the hotplate when you remove the carafe. The Classic Plus ensures an optimal water temperature between 92°C and 96°C, delivering your coffee quickly. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have 1 to 10 cups of freshly brewed coffee to savor. The hotplate remains active, keeping your coffee warm for 40 minutes before automatically shutting off. 1 Litre tank Weight: 2.88 kg Wilfa Classic+ Coffee Maker Additional info: 1550 Watts of Power Detachable Filter Element and manual drip tray Flow control with adjustable extraction time Automatic cleaning reminder Automatic turn off after 40 minutes Hot plate with self- resistor Approved by European Brewing Center EU Two pin Plug (adaptor provided) 5-year manufacturer's warranty

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