Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Skills Program - Roasting Foundation

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.

Course Information:

ROASTING BASICS

• Terminology
• Roaster Elements
• Controlling the Roast

ROASTING PROCESS

• Physical Changes
• Producing a Roast Profile
• Using a Roast Profile
• Critical Events
• Transformational Changes
• Impact of Heat
• Taste of Aroma
• Roast Log

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

• Safety in Roasting Plant
• Roasting Cleaning and Maintenance

Pre-requisites:
None. Introduction to coffee preferred.

Location:
Parchmen & Co
21 Tampines Street 92, Singapore 528891
#03-07/08

Time:
9.30 am - 6 pm