BUS8310 - Certified Coffee Professional
Course Description
Examine the importance of sustainable coffee production, the impact of coffee on the environment and communities. New developments in the industryCourse Outline
Topic 1 |
Coffee Origins and History of coffee on Maui: |
Explore the different coffee-growing regions around the world and the unique flavor profiles associated with each. |
Topic 2 |
Coffee Farming and Processing: |
Learn about the cultivation of coffee plants, harvesting methods, and various processing techniques (e.g., washed, natural, honey-processed). |
Topic 3 |
Roasting: |
Dive into the art and science of coffee roasting, including roast levels, profiles, and the impact on flavor. |
Topic 4 |
Brewing Methods: |
Cover various coffee brewing techniques such as pour-over, French press, espresso, AeroPress, and cold brew. |
Topic 5 |
Coffee Quality Control: |
Learn about quality grading, sorting, see the optical sorter, and how to evaluate coffee for aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and aftertaste. |
Topic 6 |
Cupping |
Practise cupping coffee, evaluate different coffees, introduction to what it takes to become a Q grader |
Topic 7 |
Field Trip |
O'o Farm, see a fully operational coffee farm includes "hands on coffee farm activities |
Topic 8 |
Sustainability, technology, research and the future of Maui coffee |
Examine the importance of sustainable coffee production, the impact of coffee on the environment and communities. New developments in the industry |