Coffee Roasting Level 1 Core Theory
Coffee Roasting
New to roasting?This is where it all starts. If you...
New to roasting?
This is where it all starts.
If you are a beginner, curious about roasting, or just stepping behind a machine for the first time, this course gives you the foundation you actually need. Not random tips. Not scattered YouTube advice. A clear, structured understanding of what is happening from charge to drop.
This course follows the official SCA Roasting Foundation curriculum and turns it into lessons you can confidently work through at your own pace. You will learn:
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How heat moves inside a roaster
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What coffee physically does during roasting
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Charge, turning point, first crack, development time
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How to calculate weight loss and volume gain
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How roast degree shapes acidity, bitterness, body, and flavor
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The safety and maintenance basics every roaster must know
By the end, roast curves will make sense. First crack will feel predictable, not dramatic. The terminology used in the SCA written exam will feel familiar because you understand it, not because you memorized it.
Important:
This online course does not provide SCA certification. To receive the official SCA Roasting Foundation certificate, you must attend an authorized SCA course live or online and pass the written exam.
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