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SCA AUTHORIZED TRAINER

Cupping Coffee with SCA

The benefits of learning to cup specialty coffee and getting certified with the Specialty Coffee Association are as follows:

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  • Improve your palate and appreciation of coffee: Coffee cupping is a way to train your palate to identify the different flavors and aromas of coffee. This will help you appreciate coffee better and enjoy it more.

  • Develop your own cupping style: Coffee cupping is a subjective activity, and each taster has their own style. Learning to cup coffee will help you develop your own style and express yourself more personally.

  • Expand your job opportunities: The specialty coffee industry is growing, and coffee cupping is a valuable skill for any coffee professional. SCA certification in coffee cupping will help you stand out from the competition and get a job in the coffee industry.

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SCA certification in coffee cupping is an international standard that guarantees that cuppers have the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate coffee professionally. The SCA Specialty Coffee Sensory Program covers the following topics:

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  • Coffee physics: The fundamentals of coffee production, from cultivation to roasting.

  • Coffee chemistry: The compounds that give coffee its flavor and aroma.

  • Sensory: How to use your senses to evaluate coffee.

  • Coffee cupping: The SCA cupping protocol.

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If you are interested in the world of specialty coffee, SCA certification in coffee cupping is a great way to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

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Explanation:

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The text is a list of the benefits of learning to cup specialty coffee and getting certified with the SCA.

Improve your palate and appreciation of coffee: Coffee cupping is a great way to learn more about the different flavors and aromas of coffee. This can help you appreciate coffee better and enjoy it more.

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Develop your own cupping style: Every coffee taster has their own unique style. Learning to cup coffee can help you develop your own style and express yourself more personally.

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Expand your job opportunities: The specialty coffee industry is growing, and coffee cupping is a valuable skill for any coffee professional. SCA certification in coffee cupping can help you stand out from the competition and get a job in the coffee industry.

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SCA certification in coffee cupping: SCA certification is an internationally recognized standard that guarantees that cuppers have the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate coffee professionally. The SCA Specialty Coffee Sensory Program covers the fundamentals of coffee production, from cultivation to roasting, as well as the science of coffee flavor and aroma.

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Conclusion:

If you are interested in the world of specialty coffee, SCA certification in coffee cupping is a great way to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

Sensory Skills
Specialty Coffee Association International Coffee Certification

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Foundation

Class Fee: $200+tax

Exam Fee: $120+tax

Total: $361.60

The Foundation Level of the Coffee Skills Program. You can take this to start the Sensorial topic with this Certification. This level requires successfully passing 1 online exam.

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Intermediate

Class Fee: $425+tax

Exam Fee: $150+tax

Total: $649.75

Prerequisite: Having completed and successfully passed the Foundation Level Certification. The student should already know the basic tools for this level. This level requires successfully passing 2 exams. One online exam and one given by the AST.

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Professional

Class Fee: $850+tax

Exam Fee: $150+tax

Total: $1130.00

Professional Level must be taken with a 3-month gap between Intermediate and this level. The student already handles professional equipment, handles the SCA cupping protocol, terminology, analysis, and scoring. Knows market parameters, as indicated in Intermediate Level. This level requires successfully passing 2 exams. One online exam and one given by the AST.

If you still have questions about this certification or want any other information, you can write us a message via whatsapp: +50322637706

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San Salvador, El Salvador

Alumno: Rafael Silva

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Conocimiento del Tema: 

Muy Profesional, tomó mucho tiempo en explicar cada tópico para que entendiéramos completamente.

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