COFFEE KNOWLEDGE
History
Roast Levels
Freshness
BREWING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT
Grinder Burr Types
BREWING GUIDELINES
7 Essential Elements of Brewing
Coffee to Water Ratio Principles and Effect on
Soluble Yield
Device or Culturally Suitable Ratios
Grind Setting Principles and Effect on Solubles and
Flow Rate
Brewing Time
Water Temperature Principles
Cold Brewing
Brew Turbulence
Water Quality
Filter Media
BREWING PROCESS
Gravity Brewers Usage
Brewing Processes - Principles, Extraction of Solids
and Importance of Completing Brewing Cycle
Wetting (Blooming): Causes, Quantities and
Extraction Impact
BREW ANALYSIS
Describing the Brew
Balanced Brew
Optimum and Maximum Solubles Yield (Extraction)
Optimum Concentration
SCA Brewing Control Chart - Usage, Measuring and
Calculations
MAINTENANCE
Equipment Cleaning