Angliss Seminar - Description


The Science & Chemistry of Coffee
Level 1.5

 

 

 


 

Introduction to the Science & Chemistry of Coffee (Level 1.5)


Seminar Details:


Duration: 1 day
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

 

Date: Tue, May 24, 2011 - a few days following the Cafe Biz/Australian Coffee Festival.
Time: 9:00AM-4:30PM

Cost:

- Cost: $495USD - (How much in AUD?)

 

 

**Enroll online or on-site at our booth during Cafe Biz 2011 in Melbourne**

 

Location:

Coffee Academy @ William Angliss Institute
555 La Trobe St., Melbourne, VIC 3000

 


 

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Description of Seminar:


This seminar Level 1.5 seminar is intended for anyone interested in gaining a greater technical understanding of the coffee science from bean to cup. As such we will discuss a number of issues pertaining to the science of taste and smell, factors affecting bean quality and coffee overall processing .

 

All sessions will be approximately 70% lecture / 30% hands-on and will be of a technical nature consisting of both theory and practice sessions.

 

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below for more information.

 

 


 

Modules Presented:

  • The Science of Taste
  • The Science of Coffee Aroma
  • Coffee Chemistry & Acidity Development
  • Coffee Roasting Chemistry & Technology

 


Recommended Audience:

 

Our seminars are tailored specifically for coffee professionals: coffee cuppers, importers/exporters, producers, roasters, retailers, baristas and consumers.

 

Even if you've been in the coffee industry for a number of years, we are confident that this seminar will vastly increase your knowledge on the more technical issues pertaining to coffee.

 

For those seeking international certification by SCAA/CQI/Q programs - completion of this seminar will provide participants with a solid technical foundation for certification within the specialty coffee industry.

 


Instructor Biography - Joseph A. Rivera

 

After receiving his degree in Food Chemistry from California Polytechnic University, Joseph served as a Research Associate for the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), a non-profit educational research foundation.

 

During his role at CQI he combined the various technical elements of chemistry and technology with practical coffee science. As such his work has allowed him to play a key role in the development of numerous international certification programs in both producing consuming and producing countries still in use today.


In 2001, Joseph accepted the position of Director of Science and Technology for the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) where he served as their in-house scientist and information technology director. He is a frequent technical contributor to several trade publications, international conferences , and has appeared on National Public Radio (NPR), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the History Channel’s: Coffee documentary.


In 2004, he launched www.coffeechemistry.com, the largest scientific information portal dedicated to the technical advancement and understanding of specialty coffee.


In 2008 after nearly a decade in the specialty coffee industry, Joseph left SCAA to launch Coffee Intelligence - an independent consulting firm dedicated to technical training, testing and addressing the future needs of the industry using both science and technology.

 


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Testimonials
Mar 2010 - Sydney/Melbourne:

 

"A fascinating journey in really understanding the science of coffee."
Roger Whitaker | Coffee Consumer - Sydney


"Joseph’s scientific approach to coffee was a fresh change to the various coffee courses offered in Australia. The course gave me a huge hand in preparation for my Q training, and more knowledge to transfer to staff and customers alike."
Joe Tynan, Veneziano Coffee – Melbourne, Australia

 

"[The] seminar was great as well very interesting stuff. The chemistry side of things i've never really engaged but you made it fun and engaging..."
Michael Kehayias | Seven Seeds Coffee - Melbourne

 

"The seminar was informative and i enjoyed it very much!"
KangByoung-Woo | St. Ali -Melbourne

 

" Firstly I would like to thank you for the lovely seminar you had organised. For me it was very instructive and crucial for my own personal knowledge on the coffee world.

Again many thanks Mate!!!
Joe Chalhoub | Caffe Molinari - Sydney

 

"Thank you very much. I think that the class [Chem of Coffee / SCAA Conference 2010] was very useful and insightful in the cause of certain flavor attributes in coffee
and how they can be affected. I would definitely recommend the class to anyone interested in understanding more about coffee and coffee chemistry."
Steve Lee | Roaster/ QC Specialist | Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc.

 

Post by Kris Wood of St. Ali - Coffee Chemistry


Just wanted to thank you once again for a most enjoyable and informative set of classes. The information you presented was clear and practical, and I never found myself completely confused -- much to my delight.
I'll certainly be recommending the courses to my colleagues.

Chris Bonney | Toby's Estate

 

* See our coverage "The Coffee Scientist" in the
June 2010 issue of Bean Scene Magazine *


Frequently Asked Questions:

FAQ's: General Questions

 

Who are these training sessions targeted for?

These sessions are intended for a wide range of coffee professionals including: roasters, importers/exporters, baristas, café owners as well as consumers.
Even if you've been in the industry for a while, we are confident that this seminar will greatly increase your technical knowledge base of coffee.

What should I expect from these sessions?

Our seminars are very unique in that we cover an area typically not discussed in any other coffee training in the industry: science & chemistry!

During the seminar you will gain a better understanding behind the science of taste, smell and the overall chemistry of coffee.
All sessions will be presented in more of a formal lecture style with occasional hands-on labs. Expect to take many notes and be an active participant throughout the lecture!!

What does "Level 1.5" mean?

We currently offer two series of seminars in our education series:

- 2 day - Level 1: Intro to the Science & Chemistry of Coffee
- 1 day: Level II: Advanced Issues in Coffee Chemistry

Since this seminar is only 1 day we've combined bits and pieces of both seminars to make this appeal to a wider audience. As such there will be some gaps of information to accommodate these modules.

For a more comprehensive training from "bean to cup" we recommend you take Level I and Level II seminars separately (future dates to be announced later).


What's the difference between the Level 1 and Level II Seminars?

The Intro (Level I) and the Advanced (Level II) seminars are meant to build upon each other and be complementary in content.

In essence, the Intro (Level I) seminar is very much focused on sensory science, chemistry, quality, and factors affecting the bean.


While the Advanced (Level II) seminar is more focused as coffee as a finished product.

Level II topics include: coffee roasting chemistry, coffee staling, espresso chemistry, decaffeination technology, coffee myths and analytical testing tools in the course content. Those taking the Level II seminar are assumed to have a solid understanding of basic coffee science and tasting terminology or have taken Level I beforehand.

As a barista will these sessions help me professionally?

We certainly hope so. These seminars are intended for anyone seeking a better technical understanding of coffee from bean to cup. Unfortunately we will NOT be covering any issues related to beverage preparation, latte art, frothing, tamping, etc.

Will I become a "cupping expert" once I’ve completed this seminar?

Becoming a great "cupper" takes years of practice, practice and practice. Although we do not guarantee that you will walk away as a “cupping expert” - we are confident that you will walk as a “coffee expert”.

Participants will gain a solid understanding of the technical/scientific issues surrounding coffee from bean to cup and learn its affect on quality.

Although we will be doing limited sessions of "coffee cuppings" - this is not a cupping class. The material presented in this course will be have more of an objective/theoretical presentation. If you are looking to hone your skills as a “cupping expert” and would like to explore the more subjective side of coffee - we recommend you take one of the dozens or more - cupping courses offered by many other training institutes.

Will I learn the latest tricks in making espresso art in this seminar?

No. Unfortunately we will not be discussing issues related to espresso beverage preparation nor latte art in this seminar - as that is is not the objective of the seminar.

Will this class prepare me for international certification?

Certainly. Many of the modules we will be presenting are based on the international standard as published by the SCAA and CQI, but discussed in much greater depth.

What time should I plan to arrive, should I bring anything?

Sessions begin at 9:00AM - we recommend you arrive 15-20 minutes before to settle in and have a cup of coffee. All that is required is a notebook, pen/pencil and an eagerness to learn.

Please feel free to send in any questions you may have beforehand and we will try our best to answer it during the seminar. You can submit questions during the registration process online.

Will I receive any type of recognition at the completion of this course?

Yes. We will be providing certificates of completion to all students immediately following the seminar. Please make sure you register under the name you would like to appear on the certificate, as we will be using this form of the spelling.

FAQ's: Billing/Registration

 

This is all great - but where do I register?

You can register for the seminar by clicking here.

 

Why can’t you just quote us the registration fees in AUD?


Unfortunately since our credit card processing merchant is based in the US, we must quote and subsequently billl in USD. Please bear in mind that the conversion from USD/AUD vary daily, so the best we can do is provide you with an AUD estimate based on the current currency market.

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How will I be billed on my credit card statement?


All registration fees will be charged under “coffeechemistry.com” - as this is our registered company name here in the US. Please contact us, if you will need a receipt for tax purposes.

What is your cancellation/refund policy*?


Cancellations with full refund will be accepted only until Friday, May 6th.

Any cancellations received between May 7th-May 14th (PST) will be subject to a 50% retention of registration fees.

NO cancellations/refunds will be accepted after May 14th (PST), nor will there be refunds for no-shows or last minute cancellations.

*Please note that all refunds will be subject to a non-refundable 5.0% fee since this is what we are charged by our credit card processor/PayPal. Credits/Refunds should post 7-10 business days back to your account.

 

Do you offer any discounts for employees of the same company?

Please contact us if you will be sending multiple employees to our seminar.

 

I’m unsure about using my credit card on your site, do you offer any other payment methods?


Yes. If you do not want to use our internal credit card processing, we also offer payment options:

  • PayPal - To use, simply register using our online registration system and select PayPal as your payment option.
  • Fax - We can also process your credit card manually, simply contact us for an authorization form. When completed simply fax back to +1.877.379.0394 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Future Seminars
We will be hosting upcoming seminars in Sydney later this year (July/Aug). Please contact us for more information.

If your attending Cafe Biz in Melbourne make sure to stop by our booth!

We look forward to seeing you during our next session!