SCA Sensory Skills Foundation (English)

SCA Sensory Skills Foundation Course | Coffee Tasting & Evaluation Training in the UAE

Develop Your Palate and Evaluate Coffee Like a Professional, Certified by SCA

Ever wondered why some coffees taste fruity, others chocolatey, and some just flat? The SCA Sensory Skills Foundation Course at South Coffee Roastery will train your palate to not just taste the difference, but understand it, describe it, and evaluate it with confidence.

Course Overview

Certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), this course blends theory and hands-on practice to give you a deep understanding of sensory evaluation in specialty coffee. You will learn the science behind how we taste and smell, and apply that knowledge using industry-standard tools and techniques used by coffee professionals around the world.

Whether you are a barista looking to sharpen your tasting skills, a hospitality professional in the UAE, or simply a coffee lover who wants to go deeper, this course will permanently change the way you experience coffee.

What You Will Learn

In one focused day of training, you will build real sensory skills you can use immediately:

• The fundamentals of sensory analysis and why they matter in specialty coffee
• How we taste and smell, from basic tastes to complex aroma compounds
• How to identify, describe, and articulate flavors with precision
• How to use the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel like a professional
• Cupping techniques and international cupping standards
• Triangulation exercises to sharpen your ability to detect differences between coffees

Who Is This For?

• Coffee enthusiasts who want to develop a more refined palate
• Baristas looking to deepen their sensory knowledge and earn a certified credential
• Hospitality and hotel professionals across the UAE
• Coffee business owners who want to make better sourcing and quality decisions

Course Details

• Level: Beginner, Foundation
• Duration: 1 full day (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
• Location: South Coffee Roastery, UAE
• Certification: Official SCA Certificate, recognized internationally
• Seats: Maximum 6 participants per session for an intimate, focused experience
• Price: 1,800 AED

Meet Your Instructor

Puja Thapaliya is an SCA Authorized Trainer (AST) with over 8 years of experience in specialty coffee and a proven track record of training baristas and industry professionals across the UAE. Her approach combines scientific rigor with genuine passion for the craft.

Available Dates

Coming soon. Register your interest now to be the first to know when new dates are added.

Book Your Seat

With only 6 seats per session, spots go fast. Secure your place today and take the first step toward tasting coffee the way the professionals do.

Cancellation Policy: Payments are non-refundable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the course date.