{"title":"Education","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLearn the craft. Master the details.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat education is about more than just passing on information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe take education seriously at PLOT and can offer the full range of the SCA Coffee Skills Program from Foundation to Professional levels in Barista Skills, Brewing, Sensory Skills, Green Coffee and Roasting. These courses are invaluable learning opportunities for people working in the industry and budding enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe have a wealth of experience in the industry and are passionate about encouraging others to develop their skills, learning through practical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sca-green-coffee-foundation","title":"SCA Green Coffee Foundation","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Green Coffee Foundation course introduces basic concepts regarding the production, trade and evaluation of green coffee. Participants will learn about the specialty coffee supply chain from farm to roaster, including cultivation, harvesting, processing, drying, shipping, storage, and delivery. Within this supply chain, learners take a closer look at the principles of coffee growing, processing, grading, trade and portfolio management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to conduct basic assessments of green coffee. A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Green%20Coffee%20Foundation\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Monday 6th July","offer_id":57460696711551,"sku":"SCAGCFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 4th November","offer_id":57589326807423,"sku":"SCAGCFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Green_Coffee_Foundation.jpg?v=1751284445"},{"product_id":"sca-green-coffee-intermediate","title":"SCA Green Coffee Intermediate","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Green Coffee Intermediate course builds on the knowledge gained in the Green Coffee Foundation course and prepares the learner for more complex job functions found in the green coffee profession. Learners will take a deeper and balanced look at botany, agronomy, seasonality, processing, resting, shipment, storage, decaffeination, markets, certifications, transactions, and quality differentiation. Learners are also introduced to grading, defects and positive attributes as they relate to green coffee contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam tests intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to grade coffee by size; identify physical defects; visually differentiate samples based on process, species and variety; detect sensory defects; and conduct basic procedures of sample analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Coffee Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Green%20Coffee%20Intermediate\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday 7th - Wednesday 8th July","offer_id":57460898529663,"sku":"SCAGCINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 5th - Friday 6th November","offer_id":57589351186815,"sku":"SCAGCINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Green_Coffee_Intermediate.jpg?v=1751285339"},{"product_id":"sca-roasting-foundation","title":"SCA Roasting Foundation","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Roasting Foundation course gives the learner an understanding of the roasting process, including the physical changes that take place during the process, and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light or dark. Learners will also gain an understanding of the basic structure of the roasting machine, and general maintenance and fire prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePractical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to follow instructions, given by the trainer, for three different roasts and record relevant data and observations per roast using a suitable roast log. A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Roasting%20Foundation\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Matthew Orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday 25th August","offer_id":57461014331775,"sku":"SCAROFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 13th October","offer_id":57589514928511,"sku":"SCAROFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 1st December","offer_id":57589516665215,"sku":"SCAROFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Roasting_Foundation.jpg?v=1751287001"},{"product_id":"sca-roasting-intermediate","title":"SCA Roasting Intermediate","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Roasting Intermediate course builds upon the introductory concepts of the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has roasting and desires to gain a deeper understanding of the roast profile, how the profile relates to colour, the relationship between roast profile and sensory expression, and the impact of development time. Learners will further explore the physical and chemical changes as well as basic thermodynamics and heat transfer that occurs during the roast. Thereafter there will be an introduction to sample roasting and a review of safety and maintenance protocols in the roasting plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam tests intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to roast correctly and remove the coffee at the correct colour using a reference, while accurately completing the roast log form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Roasting%20Intermediate\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Matthew Orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 26th August - Friday 28th August","offer_id":57461016789375,"sku":"SCAROINT","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 14th October - Friday 16th October","offer_id":57589534392703,"sku":"SCAROINT","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 2nd December - Friday 4th December","offer_id":57589534425471,"sku":"SCAROINT","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Roasting_Intermediate.jpg?v=1751288215"},{"product_id":"sca-sensory-skills-foundation","title":"SCA Sensory Skills Foundation","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Sensory Skills Foundation course introduces the essentials of sensory evaluation in a practical and interactive manner. It investigates the way human senses influence perception and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee’s natural characteristics. Learners gain the ability to differentiate certain sensorial aspects of coffee including body, acidity, bitterness and more. The course introduces fragrance identification references and also focuses on the purpose and procedure for conducting an SCA cupping. Learners gain insight into identifying specialty coffee qualities, as well as an overview of how to implement this in business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePractical learning objectives and activities specifically prepare the learner to identify basic differences in coffee attributes, recall fragrance identification and set up a cupping according to the SCA Cupping Protocol. A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Sensory%20Skills%20Foundation\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 1st July","offer_id":57576384921983,"sku":"SCASSFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 5th August","offer_id":57461128429951,"sku":"SCASSFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 21st October","offer_id":57576232649087,"sku":"SCASSFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 9th December","offer_id":57588240646527,"sku":"SCASSFOU","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Sensory_Foundation.jpg?v=1751288457"},{"product_id":"sca-sensory-skills-intermediate","title":"SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Sensory Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Sensory Skills Foundation course and prepares the learner for more complex job functions in the sensory evaluation of coffee and related products. This course covers a wide range of topics, including the physiology of taste and aroma; the types of sensory analysis tests, the operation of a cupping session; the diversity of coffee attributes; the use of the SCA Flavour Wheel and WCR Sensory Lexicon; and the implementation of a sensory analysis panel and session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam tests intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to identify basic differences in coffee attributes and recall fragrance identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Coffee Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Sensory%20Skills%20Intermediate\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Thursday 2nd July - Friday 3rd July","offer_id":57577612018047,"sku":"SCASSINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 6th August - Friday 7th August","offer_id":57461132198271,"sku":"SCASSINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 22nd October - Friday 23rd October","offer_id":57577612050815,"sku":"SCASSINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 10th December - Friday 11th December","offer_id":57588245594495,"sku":"SCASSINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Sensory_Intermediate.jpg?v=1751288869"},{"product_id":"sca-green-coffee-professional","title":"SCA Green Coffee Professional","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Green Coffee Professional course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Green Coffee Intermediate course and prepares the learner for managerial job functions found in the green coffee profession. This interactive course covers key aspects of coffee botany, impact of climate change, farm management, processing methodologies, common sensory defects, sample analysis, futures markets as they relate to green trade, portfolio management, factors in the costs of green coffee production, contract considerations, targeted purchasing plans, supplier assessments and third-party accreditations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam tests professional course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to identify certain sensorial defects, conduct sampling processes for consistency, create standards for a client, analyse samples and make purchasing decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course requires that the following modules have been completed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Coffee Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe following courses are also recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Green%20Coffee%20Professional\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Matthew Orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st July","offer_id":57589371666815,"sku":"SCAGCPRO","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th November","offer_id":57589363638655,"sku":"SCAGCPRO","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Green_Coffee_Professional.jpg?v=1751286379"},{"product_id":"sca-sensory-skills-professional","title":"SCA Sensory Skills Professional","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Sensory Skills Professional course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Sensory Skills Intermediate course and prepares the learner for managerial job functions in the sensory evaluation of coffee and related products. In this interactive course, learners gain alignment with industry coffee and sensory standards; learn about the implementation of sensory evaluation in a coffee business; acquire the skills required to start identifying and evaluating qualities in specialty green coffee; and demonstrate how to accurately measure and describe coffee beverage characteristics. Participants will learn how to generate repeatable and methodical sensory measurements of coffee, along with interpretation of those results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam confirms professional course knowledge while a practical exam tests the skills described above based on different working activities carried out during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course requires the following modules being completed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe following courses are also recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Coffee Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Sensory%20Skills%20Professional\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 2nd September - Friday 4th September","offer_id":57461226209663,"sku":"SCASSPRO","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th October","offer_id":57588399800703,"sku":"SCASSPRO","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monday 14th - Wednesday 16th December","offer_id":57588413956479,"sku":"SCASSPRO","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Sensory_Professional.jpg?v=1751288809"},{"product_id":"sca-roasting-professional","title":"SCA Roasting Professional","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Roasting Professional course is designed to build upon the concepts and skills introduced in the Roasting Intermediate course. Learners will gain advanced skills in profile development and sensory analysis evaluation. This course dives deep into a wide range of topics including control and color matching within different and specified time limits, use and configuration of roast profile software, molecules involved in browning reactions, gas formation during roasting process, chemical causes of color and impact on solubility, visual identification of roasting defects, blending and quality control as well as an exploration of production options to help meet differing customer preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam confirms professional course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to roast to different development time targets within narrow limits, score a roast colour visually, identify common roast defects through cupping and finally distinguish between small and large differences in a roast profile to simulate production quality control processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course requires the following modules being completed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe following courses are also recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Coffee Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Roasting%20Professional\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Matthew Orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Email learn@plotroasting.live to register interest.","offer_id":40322538504228,"sku":"SCAROPRO","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Roasting_Professional.jpg?v=1751288353"},{"product_id":"sca-brewing-professional","title":"SCA Brewing Professional","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Brewing Professional course builds upon the concepts and skills introduced in the Brewing Intermediate course. Learners take a deeper and more scientific look at the essential elements of good brewing, what happens when brewing parameters are manipulated, and how to master navigation of the coffee brewing control chart. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of water and its impact on brewing, specifically utilizing the ideals of aim, measure, and treatment. The most powerful tools that a professional brewer possesses are an analytical mind and the ability to process and manipulate a multitude of changing variables. These variables help the brewer to understand how best to interpret the information and then offer a solution or opinion that will improve the coffee quality, service, and delivery for their clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam tests professional course knowledge while a practical exam tests the skills described above based on different working activities carried out during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course requires that the following modules have been completed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe following courses are also recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Send us a message\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/plot-roasting\/products\/mailto=learn@plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Brewing%20Intermediate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 30th October - Friday 1st November","offer_id":41464453824548,"sku":"SCABRPRO","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Brewing_Professional.jpg?v=1751284164"},{"product_id":"sca-brewing-intermediate","title":"SCA Brewing Intermediate","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Brewing Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has brewing experience and wants to further explore how to improve coffee quality. This course covers a wide range of topics, including an exploration of the brewing process in terms of device usage, extraction order and wetting; the essential elements of brewing and their individual influence on the final cup; the scientific measurement of extracted coffee strength and charting a coffee’s extraction; analysis of brewed coffee and espresso and adjustments to consider in order to deliver a correctly extracted, well balanced cup and finally, the importance of cleaning and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA written exam tests intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to Identify strength and extraction differences in brewed coffee; prepare brews from different devices and diagnose how to correct the recipe for a poorly brewed coffee from an automatic filter brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eParticipation on this course does not require any prior modules being completed but the following courses are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Skills Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFor further information or advice send a message to: \u003ca href=\"mailto=learn@plotroasting.live?subject=SCA%20Brewing%20Intermediate\" title=\"Send us a message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn@plotroasting.live\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST: Alexa Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes VAT and all SCA fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLOT Roasting","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday 16th June - Wednesday 17th June","offer_id":56298760372607,"sku":"SCABRINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 30th July - Friday 31st July","offer_id":57461060829567,"sku":"SCABRINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 25th August - Wednesday 26th August","offer_id":57461205172607,"sku":"SCABRINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 22nd September - Wednesday 23rd September","offer_id":57609506587007,"sku":"SCABRINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 13th October - Wednesday 14th October","offer_id":57609506619775,"sku":"SCABRINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 17th November - Wednesday 18th November","offer_id":57609506652543,"sku":"SCABRINT","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0215\/0812\/8832\/files\/Brewing_Intermediate.jpg?v=1751283563"},{"product_id":"sca-brewing-foundation","title":"SCA Brewing Foundation","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Brewing Foundation course introduces the learner to the different methods of brewing coffee. 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