{"product_id":"sca-sensory-skills-foundation-course","title":"SCA Sensory Skills Foundation Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to taste coffee with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SCA Sensory Skills Foundation course is designed for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of how we experience coffee flavour. Whether you're a barista, coffee professional, home enthusiast or simply curious about what makes one coffee taste different from another, this course provides the perfect introduction to sensory analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered by North Star Co-Founder and coffee industry veteran \u003cstrong\u003eHolly Kragiopoulos (Hols)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one-day course combines practical tasting exercises with accessible theory to help you understand how our senses influence the way we perceive coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 15 years of experience as a green coffee buyer, Q Grader, former Cup of Excellence judge and authorised Sensory Skills trainer, Hols has spent her career evaluating coffee quality and helping others build confidence in their own sensory abilities. Her approach is grounded, encouraging and designed to show that sensory evaluation isn't a mysterious talent reserved for experts — it's a skill we all possess and can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the day, you'll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fundamentals of sensory analysis and its role within specialty coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow human physiology influences taste, aroma and perception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe core sensory attributes of coffee, including acidity, bitterness, sweetness and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee aroma identification and fragrance recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to communicate flavour effectively using shared sensory language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purpose and methodology of coffee cupping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up and conduct an SCA-standard cupping session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow sensory evaluation is used to assess coffee quality throughout the supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003ePrice: £350 (including VAT, SCA fees and lunch)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eDate: 25th August\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eTime: 9:30-4:30pm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eWhere?: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/44W3P3gUd747hGs26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorth Star Coffee Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"northstarroast","offers":[{"title":"25th August 9:30am - 4:30pm","offer_id":55583805800824,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4489\/8277\/files\/IMG_0077_1.jpg?v=1781709827","url":"https:\/\/www.northstarroast.com\/products\/sca-sensory-skills-foundation-course","provider":"North Star Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}