Commercial Coffee Roasting Fundamentals (Advanced)

Information

• Duration: 2 Days 10am - 4pm (lunch provided on each day)
• Cost: $1100 per person (includes green and roasted coffee)
• Course number: Maximum of 8 people

Requirements/ Pre-requisites

• Coffee roasting experience is required (minimum 12 months experience in commercial roasting)
• Sound understanding of coffee roasting fundamentals (minimum 12 months experience as a home roaster)
• Successful completion of The Roasting Club- Sample Coffee Roasting Fundamentals

Course Outline  

Advanced Roasting Theory:

Explore commercial coffee plant and equipment.

• Introduction to commercial coffee roasting equipment and guided tour of our state-of-the-art roasting plant facility.

• Explore advanced theories and concepts in commercial coffee roasting.
• Dive deeper into the science behind roast development.
• Understand the relationship between roast profiles and flavour development.

Roast Profile Refinement:

• Explore roast profiles to achieve optimal flavour complexity and balance.
• Learn how to achieve consistency and repeatability in roast profiles.

Single-Origin Emphasis:

• Experiment in roasting single-origin/ estate coffees.
• Explore different roasting approaches tailored to specific coffee origins, varietals, and processing methods.

Advanced Blending Mastery:

• Master the art of coffee blending.
• Experiment with various blend construction strategies to create signature blends with depth and complexity.
• Learn how to balance acidity, body, sweetness, and aroma in blended coffees.

Sensory Analysis and Quality Assurance:

• Improve sensory evaluation skills through various cupping score sheets- for example SCAA 2015 (Cup Ready), Cup of Excellence (COE) and World Brewers Cup Score Sheets.
• Experience cupping sessions featuring a variety of coffee origins to develop your palate and sensory skills.  
• Explore various sample roasters and run small batches of single origins for the cupping sessions.
• Develop recipe protocols for rigorous quality control and assurance to maintain consistency and excellence in roast profiles.

Roaster Optimisation and Innovation:

• Explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations in coffee roasting, such as data logging systems and roast automation.
• Learn how to adapt to emerging trends and market demands in the coffee industry.

Specialty Coffee Industry Insights:

• Stay abreast of current trends, developments, and challenges in the specialty coffee industry.
• Engage with industry experts and thought leaders to gain valuable insights and perspectives.
• Network with fellow coffee professionals to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Learn advanced techniques in commercial coffee roasting relevant to commercial roasting on a 5kg or 15kg commercial coffee roasting equipment. You will also take part in our Industrial coffee roaster plant using cutting edge technology from Italy (RM60 and RM240) with automated green coffee loaders, silos, coffee packaging sealers and so much more.

By the conclusion of the Commercial Coffee Roasting Course, you will emerge as skilled and knowledgeable coffee roaster, equipped to navigate the complexities of the specialty coffee industry with confidence and expertise. Whether aspiring to launch your own roasting business or seeking advancement in a career in coffee, participants will have the tools and insights needed to succeed in the dynamic world of coffee roasting.