SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate

A two-day course for everyone interested in the more technical and professional aspects of sensory evaluation, beyond the basics of perception and analysis.

Guided by Archers Co-Founder and Head of Academy, Dave Peralta, you will—

- Understand sensory evaluation in relation to human physiology & psychology
- Become familiar with a diversity of tastes, aromas, & mouthfeel sensations along with the vocabulary for describing them
- Increase your sensitivity to finer differences between coffees through triangular testing & cupping exercises
- Know how to implement professional cupping sessions and sensory programs with a qualified panel

Everyone who wants to build on their basic sensory knowhow, whether as a personal development goal or for career advancement
 
Coffee enthusiasts, home baristas, cafe baristas, foodies, F&B staff, coffee entrepreneurs — to name a few!

A Refresher: Sensory Analysis Refresher
- Four Stages of Sensory Analysis
- Importance in Coffee
- Sensory Science: Purpose & Challenges
- Relevance of Cupping to Sensory Science

PHYSIOLOGY AND SENSORY ATTRIBUTES
- Taste and Aroma
- Human Physiology and The Senses
Impact of Psychology on Sensory Perception Evaluating Sensorial Qualities in Coffee
- Five Basic Tastes
- Common Mouthfeel Sensations
- Impact of Supply Chain on Flavor
- Positive and Negative Aromas

TRIANGULAR TESTING

- Purpose of Triangle Testing
- Common Applications for Triangle Testing
- Triangle Testing Protocols and Statistics
- Alternative Methods for Discrimination Testing

CUPPING SESSION OPERATIONS
- Key Terms in the SCA Cupping Protocol
- Terminology on the SCA Cupping Form
- Qualitative and Quantitative Scales

CUPPING FORMS IN USE
- Non-SCA Cupping Forms
- Importance of Standardized Cupping and Protocols

SETTING UP A SENSORY PROGRAM
- Definition and Purpose of a Sensory Panel
- Venue Requirements for a Sensory Analysis
- Sensory Analysis Best Practices

SETTING UP A SENSORY PANEL
- Panel Selection and Proposals
- Panelist Screening and Training
- Sensory Performance Testing and Calibration

IN/OUT TESTS vs DESCRIPTIVE TESTS
- In/Out Test Definition and Purpose

ANALYTICAL TESTS
- Analytical Testing

Dave Peralta is Co-Founder & Head of Education at Archers. Throughout his 15 years in the coffee industry, he has taken each opportunity to expand his knowledge & give back by teaching a range of coffee disciplines to diverse students in the UAE & abroad. 
 
He is an SCA AST, Q Lecturer, Q Grader, & holds Q Processing credentials. He also obtained a CAS in Coffee from ZHAW University and WSET in Wine & Spirits: Level 2 to complement his coffee education.

SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate

CLASS STARTS AT: 09:00AM
CLASS ENDS AT: 05:00PM

Date

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Students who wish to pay cash upon date of class or pay with Tabby, feel free to e-mail us at hello@archerscoffee.com with your full name, company, desired class, and contact number. OR you can call 065316869 so we can assist you and reserve you a slot.

1. If you cancel your booking more than 12 weeks before the course starts, you will get a full refund.

2. If you cancel your booking more than 6 weeks before the course starts, you will get 70% of your booking refunded. The remaining 30% off your payment will be deducted as administration charges.

3. If you cancel your booking less than 6 weeks before the course starts, you will not get a refund. However, you can use 70% of the initial payment as partial payment to avail of our next scheduled course. The remaining 30% off your payment will be deducted as administration charges.

4. If in rare circumstances Archers Coffee Academy needs to cancel a course, you will get a full refund. Refunds will be made in approximately one month.

5. Paying this fee does not guarantee that you will pass any of the exams scheduled in the course/s.

6. By proceeding with your payment, you agree to these terms and conditions.

If you have additional inquiries about the course or wish to request for the study materials of your class, feel free to e-mail our Head of Education and In-house Instructor, Dave Peralta. And we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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