KNOWLEDGE BASE
PCA and PCA Standards. Basic knowledge of coffee ingredients
“Degas” and coffee preservation. Coffee roasting level
Basic knowledge of coffee cupping and practice of basic flavor descriptions
PCA Coffee Evaluation Form
BREWING
Coffee bean structure and coffee brewing process
Ideal extraction/below ideal/over brewing
Factors affecting brewing
GRINDER AND BAR TOOLS
Blender: Classification of blender, blender structure, advantages and disadvantages of blender types
Grinding blades: Classification of types of grinding blades, principles and advantages and disadvantages of different types of grinding blades
Grind size and its influence on extraction Adjust the grinder and grind size accordingly
ELEMENTS AND TECHNIQUES IN BREWING
Flow and flow regulation
Mixing Ratio and Water Temperature
*Practice the gravity method
Extraction time
Water quality
Stirring
*Practice the soaking method
Filtering tools
Correlation of extraction rate and coffee strength
*Practice other preparation methods
(*) Some preparation methods used in the course: V60, Aeropresso, French Press, Syphon, Turkish, Moka Pot, Cold Brew, Cold Drip. Students can bring personal mixing equipment to practice and receive instructions in class (Need to discuss before class starts)