DAY1
ORIGINS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Origins of Coffee
Coffee’s Growing Regions
Coffee’s Journey from Farm To Cup
The Current Coffee Industry – Producers & Consumers
Coffee as a Plant, Fruit and Seed
Most Common Coffee Species
General Differences in Coffee Species
Common Varieties of Coffee Species
Quality – What is Specialty Coffee?
Harvesting and Processing

DAY2
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
The Humans Senses
Taste Recognition and Flavor Perception
Sensory Experience Influenced by Origin and Terroir, Species, Processing, and Roasting

DAY3
BREWING
Common Brewing Methods
Brewing and Extraction Principles
Sensory Impact of Extraction
Introduction to Cupping