The Complete Specialty Coffee Foundation: From Seed to Cup 

Join us at the Idaho Coffee Institute in Moscow, Idaho, for a transformative, half-day intensive designed to take you from coffee enthusiast to a skilled taster. This 4-hour course provides a deep dive into the world of specialty coffee, featuring the global theory of the SCA Introduction to Coffee with the practical, hands-on skill of tasting different coffee pairings. 

Course Overview

Duration: 4 Hours 

Location: Idaho Coffee Institute, Moscow, ID

Experience Level: No prior experience required—perfect for beginners, baristas, or aspiring professionals. 

Morning Session: Introduction to Coffee

This half day course explores the specialty coffee value chain and the science behind the brew. You will gain a complete overview of how coffee travels from its origin to your cup.

Global Coffee Culture: Understand the traditions and people that connect the global coffee community.

The Value Chain: Trace the journey through farming, processing, exporting, and roasting.

Brewing Basics: Learn the impact of water ratios, grind sizes, and storage on freshness and quality.

Sensory Foundations: Begin your journey with activities that will give you experience in identifying washed, natural, arabica, robusta, and diverse flavors in coffee. 

Certificate: This session prepares you for the 20-question written exam (80% pass rate required) to earn your official SCA Coffee Skills Program credit.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on Experience: Multiple guided tastings with a variety of coffee samples.

Expert Guidance: Direct feedback from an SCA-certified instructor on your tasting technique and sensory technique.  

Professional Foundation: This bundle is the ideal prerequisite before advancing to specialized SCA modules in Sensory, Brewing, Roasting, or Barista Skills.

Enroll now to begin your journey toward professional certification and unlock a deeper appreciation for every cup of coffee.