• Advanced roast profiling for particular types of bean (processes, density, flavor-related attributes) and specific extraction methods.
• Blending and advanced sensory analysis for master roasters.
• Roast coffee quality improving programs: standardization of roasting and brewing protocols;
• Developing roast coffee product portfolios and roast coffee menu upgrading; 
• Hot and cold brew improvements and innovation; 
• Coffee pairing with food and deserts; 
• Outcompeting rival blends.

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• An in-depth look at different brands of equipment, and the add-ons/extras available on the market to be used with existing equipment, such as the Kone. 
• Also a comparison of alternative filtering/steeping methods available. 
• A look at creative ways of using more traditional brewing methods to create more unique beverages, such as the Aeropress, as well as examining the affect of by-pass brewing on the final beverage quality. 
• A look at popular and traditional brewing methods by world region and discussion of best practices and key aspects of customer service. 
• See impacts of roasting (degree and time) and origin on flavor impact.
• Learning about the different methods of cold brew (ice drip, crash cooling, nitro, etc.), proper brewing and affects on flavor.
• Look at the latest available brewing and coffee equipment. 

Torch Coffee Lab Yunnan

In this course you will learn: 

• Overview of espresso machines, different types and functionality, pros and cons. Simple to extremely complex (3 boilers per group head).
• Boiler systems discussion. Take apart steam wands, group heads, gaskets, boiler, put back together. Learn maintenance.
• Overview of grinders, different types and functionality. Pros and cons.
• Side by side comparison of different grinder types and burr types on flavor impact. •Take apart and put back together grinders. Learn maintenance.
• Learn about the different processes that milk goes through and the impact on the quality of the milk and coffee beverage.
• Learn and practice steaming different fat content as well as other types and see impact on final beverage as well as different techniques for steaming. •Practice advanced latte art.
• Overview of Barista and Latte art competition rules.
• Receive tips on competing and simulate competition environment.

Torch Coffee Lab Yunnan