Certificate training SCA Sensory Intermediate
Delivered by Andrei Tecău
Authorized SCA Trainer
Participation requirements: successful completion of the Sensory Foundation module and 3/6 months work experience using brewing methods, cupping, sensory testing.
Course duration: approximately 14 hours (split over 2 days).
Trainees who wish to obtain the SCA certification diploma will take practical tests during the course and a theoretical test (in the form of an online exam) at the end of the course.
Training fee: 2300 RON.
SCA certification diploma fee: 500 RON.
During the course we will cover the following:
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Sensory evaluation in the coffee industry: definition, steps, quality control, calibration, protocols.
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Grouping sensory tests: discriminative, affective and descriptive.
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Flavour tests with Le Nez du Café solutions.
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Sensory mouthfeel tests : rough (gritty, chalky, sandy) / oily / smooth (velvety, silky, syrupy) / mouth-drying (astringent) / metallic.
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Sensory filter coffee sensory tests : triangular / in-out / difference from control / overall difference tests / attribute difference tests / underdeveloped / overdeveloped / under-extracted / over-extracted
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Cupping protocol, practice, formulation and attribute analysis : Perfume / Aroma / Flavour / Flavour / Aftertaste / Acidity / Sweetness / Mouthfeel
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