The Introduction to Coffee course is ideal for anyone who is new to specialty coffee.

It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today.

This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as:

• history and cultivation

• variables that affect coffee quality

• basics of sensory analysis

• fundamentals of roasting

• factors of coffee freshness

• principles of brewing

In addition, learners will discuss the importance of:

• water quality

• cleanliness and maintenance

This interactive course also includes a cupping, an industry-specific process for evaluating coffee through a sensory experience.

There is an online written exam administered upon the completion of the course.