Coffee Training Seminars |
We are coming to Australia, mate !!This year we were fortunate enough to have been invited by the folks over at Golden Bean to speak at this years event. Since we're making the long haul from the US to Australia, we decide to conduct a short two day seminar a few days before the event.
Now in it’s 5th year, the event attracts the attendance of leading coffee professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and USA.
Introduction: Over the years we've conducted a number of technical seminar addressing the issues related to the chemistry of coffee. This past year we've introduced the "Science and Chemistry of Coffee" seminars to Australia and New Zealand with rave reviews. Thanks to all for your support!
So for all those wishing to learn more about the science of taste/smell, coffee science and unraveling the complex chemistry occurring during coffee roasting - our seminar will definetly appeal to you.
Introduction to the Science & Chemistry of CoffeeSeminar Details:
Date: November 16 & 17, 2010 (Tue/Wed) - before the Golden Bean Event
Location: River Rm @ The Westport Club
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* Please note that this is a separate registration fee than that from the Golden Bean.To register for the Golden Bean please go here.
Seminar Modules*:
* Please note that due to the condensing of this 3 day seminar into 2 days - we will be very limited in the number of coffee cupping sessions.
Description of Seminar: This session is intended for anyone interested in gaining a greater technical understanding of the science of taste/smell, general coffee chemistry and chemistry of roasting.
All session delivery will be approximately 70% lecture / 30% hands-on. All modules presented will be of a technical nature and consist of both theory and practice sessions.
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below for more information.
Recommended Audience:
All seminars are tailored specifically for coffee professionals: coffee cuppers, importers/exporters, producers, roasters, retailers, baristas and consumers.
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.
Previous Seminars:
REGISTER NOW!(limited seating for 18 students only)
Testimonials
"A fascinating journey in really understanding the science of coffee."
"[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..."
"The seminar was informative and i enjoyed it very much!"
" 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!!!
"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
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.
* See our coverage "The Coffee Scientist" in the 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. For those seeking a solid understanding of coffee science from bean to cup we recommend the Level 1: Intro. to the Science & Chemistry of Coffee. Those seeking more advanced knowledge can take the Level II: Advanced Issues in Coffee Chemistry.
As a barista will these sessions help me professionally?
We certainly hope so. These classes are intended for anyone wanting to gain 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.
Actually, cupping will only compose a small portion of the overall content - most of the content will be more objective/theoretical. If you are looking to hone your skills as a “cupping expert” and appreciate more of artsy side of coffee, we recommend you take one of the dozens or more - more subjective cupping courses offered by many other training institutes.
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 understand the science behind 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!!
Will I learn the latest tricks in 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 this seminar.
Will these classes 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 9:30AM - 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? Registrations for the seminar can be made here. We will be offering a $100USD discount for registrations made before Nov 1, 2010.
Why can’t you just quote us the registration fees in AUD?
All transactions are processed within 24 hrs. For up to date information on USD/AUD exchange rates see the following links: USD/GBP Currency Converter Rates based on Yahoo Finance feeds. Do not enter $ symbols Other Currency Resources: How will I be billed on my credit card statement?
Any cancellations received between November 7th-13th (PST) will be subject to a 50% retention of registration fees. NO cancellations/refunds will be accepted after November 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 5.5% fee since this is what we are charged by our credit card processor/PayPal. Credits/Refunds should post 3-5 days to your account.
Do you offer any discounts for employees of the same company? Unfortunately due to the reduced price for the Golden Bean event, we will not be extending discounts off the already discounted price.
Do you offer any student discounts? We will be needing assistance running the seminars and will be looking for two volunteers in exchange for a discount. Please contact us for more information.
I’m unsure about using my credit card on your site, do you offer any other payment methods?
Where should we contact you if we have any additional questions?
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We look forward to seeing you during our next session!
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