COFFEE BEANS
Density, Variety and Cultivar
Processing Methods
Decaffeination
Packaging, Storage and Freshness
WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT AND WORKFLOW
Drinks Production
ESPRESSO PROCESS
Consistency of Dosing, Tamping and Waste
Grind Particle Distribution
Tamper and Distribution Tools
EXTRACTION AND BREWING
Espresso Machine
Impact of Temperature and Pressure on Brewing
Boiler Systems and Pressure Systems
Designing Brew Recipes
Espresso Blends Construction
Extraction Measurement Tools and Techniques
SENSORY
Organic Acids
Sensory Evaluation
Optimum Balance of Multiple Coffees
Awareness of Milk’s Effect on Coffee Flavor
MILK
Milk Composition and Processing
Foam Creation, Quality and Stability
Milk Quality and its Ability to Foam
Factors Affecting Milk Quality
Proteolysis and Lipolysis
Coffee Acidity’s Effect on Milk
Heat’s Effect on Milk
SCA Foam Standards
SCA Latte Art Standards - Free Pour
WATER QUALITY
Measuring TDS / Alkalinity / Total Hardness / pH
Water Filtration - Testing and Filtration Systems
SIMPLE FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
Cost and Goods