Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Courses

Learn Coffee the Calm Way

Our SCA-certified courses are designed to help you understand coffee from seed to cup – whether you’re a home brewer, a café professional, or simply curious about flavour.

Each course is taught in small groups in South East London for an unhurried, hands-on experience.

See below for our current offerings

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SCA Introduction to Coffee

This half day course is a calm and comprehensive introduction to the world of specialty coffee - from seed to cup. Designed for new baristas, those starting out in the coffee industry, home brewers, and anyone curious about how coffee travels from origin to your cup, it combines essential theory with hands-on tasting and brewing.

UPCOMING DATES:

- 10am Tuesday 2nd December @ The Coffee Centre London, Unit 1 Forest Hill Business Centre, SE23 3JF



Course Details

The Details

Duration: 4 Hours

Trainer: Will Whiting (Authorised SCA Trainer)

Class Size: 2-6 participants

Course Content

  • The journey of coffee from seed to cup: farming, processing, roasting, and brewing.
  • Arabica vs robusta – and how species, altitude, and process influence flavour.
  • Guided cupping session exploring flavour and aroma.
  • Overview of roast styles and freshness.
  • Brewing fundamentals: ratio, grind, extraction, and water quality.
  • Introduction to sustainability and traceability in specialty coffee.
  • Final assessment: short multiple-choice exam (SCA requirement).

You’ll taste, learn, and discuss coffee in a calm, supportive setting designed to build confidence and curiosity.

Booking

Upcoming sessions are listed above. To reserve your place, email will@calmcoffeeroastery.co.uk

Contact Us

Interested in talking about coffee training? Please email us at hello@calmcoffeeroastery.co.uk