Courses & Community

This SCA Barista Intermediate class update captured practical learning at Espresso Academic Thailand. Students explored espresso extraction, grinder adjustment and the relationship between dose, yield, time and ratio.

Our EA Basic Barista update captured learners getting hands-on with the foundations of coffee preparation. Espresso machine operation, grinder adjustment, extraction and milk steaming were part of the class.

This SCA Barista class update connected espresso preparation with an understanding of drink quality. Students explored extraction, grinder adjustment, dose, yield, time and ratio in practical work behind the bar.

This Cup Taster competition update shared an experience of tasting under time pressure. Triangle tests called on participants’ concentration, sensory recognition and accuracy as they worked to identify differences between cups.

Our SCA Roasting Skills Intermediate students explored the connection between roasting decisions and the finished cup. Alongside observing changes in the beans, they considered how each decision during the roast could affect flavour.