SCA Coffee Skills Program: Green Coffee Foundation (in-person learning)

Green Coffee Foundation – Certificate Course, SCA Coffee Skills Program (in-person learning)

📅 Hosted by AST, Brit Horn at Pacific Coffee Research on Saturday, February 28 9 am – 5pm

Unlock the journey of coffee from seed to shipment in the Green Coffee Foundation course, a foundational class designed for anyone curious about what happens before coffee reaches the roaster. This course dives into the origin, cultivation, processing, and grading of green coffee, giving learners a well-rounded understanding of the critical first stage in the coffee value chain. This course covers the CVA System Physical form use.

Throughout this engaging, hands-on session, students will explore:

• Coffee plant species and varieties
• Key producing countries and regional differences
• Processing methods and their impact on quality
• Defects and grading systems
• The essentials of green coffee storage and transportation
• An introduction to coffee contracts and market dynamics
• The CVA System Physical form use

This course is designed for roasters, coffee buyers, QC specialists, and folks who aspire to acquire their Q Grader License.

Additional Details:

• This full-day course runs from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Registration includes SCA certificate fee, snacks, lunch, and coffee
• Final Exam: Upon course completion, students have 21 days to take the SCA Green Coffee Foundation written exam online.