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Coffee Extraction Course

COFFEE EXTRACTION COURSE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The brewing process is like a team captain: it brings the flavors in line while determining the taster’s first impression of the coffee.
In the 1950s, Dr. Earl E. Lockhart, teacher of food technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, pointed out: "Extraction rate and concentration are the key factors that affect the flavor of the coffee." This is the basis on which the "Golden Cup Theory" was formed.
In this course, students gain an understanding of extraction variables such as water quality, roasting, water temperature, agitation, timing, coffee-to-water ratio, and grind coarseness. Utilizing hands-on experience and practice, as well as the operation methods of different extraction equipment.
The four day course includes: three days of course lectures and one day of examination. Qualified candidates will receive a Golden Cup beginner/intermediate certificate.
LECTURES
Basic Knowledge of Coffee
- Learn the basic methods of analyzing coffee. Topics include basic coffee tasting methods, and distinguishing coffee varieties.
Brewing and Extraction
- Understand the basics of extraction and concentration, the different brewing equipment and methods of brewing, and determining the proper coffee grind for each brew method.
BREWING CHAMPION EXPERIENCE SHARING COURSE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn the basic methods of analyzing coffee. Topics include basic coffee tasting methods, and distinguishing coffee varieties.
Understand the basics of extraction and concentration, the different brewing equipment and methods of brewing, and determining the proper coffee grind for each brew method.
LECTURES
Coffee Brewing Champions are invited to share the key factors to winning competitions:
- Different water qualities in different places
- Competition coffee bean extraction techniques
- Practical extraction and sensory description
- Different extraction strategies for different degrees of roasting and coffee grind coarseness
***All classes are currently offered in Taiwan
COURSE FEATURES
Lectures
3
Exams
1
Duration
4 days
Skill level
Beginner/Intermediate
Language
Chinese
Assessments
Yes

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