Basic Coffee Roasting Workshop (Beginner Level)
Learn to Roast Coffee + Cupping & Sensory Evaluation
Discover the craft behind freshly roasted coffee in this hands-on beginner roasting workshop. Designed for coffee lovers, café owner, and aspiring roasters, this training gives you practical experience in operating a roaster, understanding roast profiles, and tasting coffee like a professional.
Course Outline
Day 1 — Roasting Fundamentals + Practical Training (5 hours)
- Green coffee basics: varieties, processing & moisture levels
- Roast stages: Drying → Maillard → Development
- Heat transfer and roast curve introduction
- Understanding temperature, airflow & development time
- Hands-on rotating session (small batch practice)
- Roast profile logging & comparison
Day 2 — Cupping & Flavor Evaluation (2.5 hours)
- Introduction to SCA cupping protocol
- Guided cupping session using roasted samples
- Understanding acidity, sweetness, and body
- Spotting roast defects (underdeveloped, baked, scorched)
- Sensory discussion & flavor note training
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand roasting science & roast development
- Operate a coffee roaster safely
- Differentiate roast levels & flavor profiles
- Conduct a cupping session and evaluate coffee quality
- Create basic roast profiles and tasing notes
What’s Included
- Green coffee for roasting practice
- Cupping session & tools
- Learning notes
- Certificate of completion
- Small group learning (limited seats)
Location
Lighthouse Coffee Roastery & Academy, Perai Penang, Malaysia
Who Should Join
- Coffee enthusiasts & home brewers
- Aspiring roasters & baristas
- Café owners & managers
- Anyone curious about the roasting process
Enrol Now
Seats are limited to ensure hands-on roasting time. Reserve your spot today and start your roasting journey.