Sample Coffee Roasting Fundamentals

Information

• Duration: 10am - 4pm (lunch provided)
• Cost: $550 per person (includes green and roasted coffee)
• Course number: Maximum of 4 people

Requirements/ Pre-requisites

• Coffee roasting experience is not required
• Basic Hospitality Industry experience or baristas
• Perfect for coffee shop owners interested in branding their own coffee  
• Ideal for coffee lovers and enthusiasts
• Home/ Domestic coffee roasting enthusiasts
• New to or limited experience commercial roaster requiring foundation knowledge.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Sample Coffee Roasting:
• Explore the basics of the coffee plant, equipment and sampling.
• Introduction to coffee roasting equipment and guided tour of our state-of-the-
  art roasting plant facility.
• Understand the transformation process from green beans to roasted coffee.
• Learn about the essential factors influencing roast development.

Roast Profiles Exploration:

• Discover a range of roast profiles, from light to dark.
• Understand how temperature and time impacts the coffee taste.

Cupping and Tasting Coffee:

• Learn the art of cupping and tasting coffee for evaluating quality.
• Develop sensory skills in aroma, flavour, acidity, and body.
• Gain practical experience through guided cupping sessions.

Hands-On Sample Roasting Experience:

• Roast your own sample batches of coffee under expert guidance.
• Choose your own green bean selection and roast profile.
• Demonstration of weighing, storing, and packaging techniques to preserve
  coffee freshness.
• Understand the importance of packaging materials and storage conditions in
  maintaining coffee quality.
• Learn about the equipment and resources needed to start your own coffee
  roasting venture.
• Gain insights into quality control and consistency in roasting practices.

Conclusion and Next Steps:

• Recap key learnings and insights gained from the course.
• Discuss opportunities for further professional development
• Receive personalised feedback and recommendations for continued growth.

Whether pursuing a career in coffee roasting or simply seeking to deepen your
understanding of this craft, participants will leave with a newfound appreciation for the art
and science of roasting coffee. By the end of this Sample Coffee Roasting Fundamentals
Course, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills needed to embark on the journey as coffee roaster.