Coffee Education
How do you improve your coffee knowledge? What tools help you understand aroma, roasting, and quality control? Coffee education resources give you the skills to analyse flavours, detect defects, and refine brewing techniques. From aroma training kits to expert books, these tools support baristas, roasters, and anyone serious about coffee. Learning more = making better coffee. Which resource will help you the most?
Aroma Sets: Develop Your Sense of Smell
Recognising coffee aromas = better tasting skills.
Aroma plays a huge role in how we experience coffee. Our coffee education resources include aroma sets that train your sense of smell, helping you detect even the most subtle notes in a cup.
Top choice: Le Nez du Café Revelation (36 aromas by Jean Lenoir)
- Learn to identify key coffee aromas
- Strengthen your ability to evaluate flavour profiles
- Perfect for training baristas, roasters, and cuppers
With regular practice, these sets improve sensory awareness, making distinguishing high-quality coffee from average brews easier.
Arabica Green Coffee Defect Kits: Improve Quality Control
Better sourcing = better coffee.
Defective beans impact taste and consistency. The Arabica Green Coffee Defect Kit teaches how to identify common defects before roasting. This is crucial for anyone handling green coffee, from buyers to quality control teams.
What’s inside?
- A range of defective green coffee beans for hands-on training
- Reference materials explaining each defect and its effect on taste
- A practical tool for professionals who assess green coffee quality
Understanding defects ensures that only the best beans move forward in roasting, leading to a more consistent and refined cup.
Books on Roasting & Brewing: Learn from Experts
Better knowledge = better coffee.
Books remain one of the best ways to expand your knowledge of coffee. Our selection covers every process stage, from sourcing to roasting and brewing.
Essential reads include:
- Coffee Roasting: Best Practices – Scott Rao
- The Professional Barista’s Handbook – Scott Rao
- The Physics of Filter Coffee – Jonathan Gagné
- Dear Coffee Buyer – Ryan Brown
- The World Atlas of Coffee – James Hoffmann
Each book provides valuable insights from leading professionals, helping you refine your skills and understand the science behind great coffee.
Hands-On Learning: Acid Kits & Brewing Tools
Practical experience = deeper understanding.
Taste and brewing are affected by water composition and acidity. Our coffee education resources include student and instructor acid kits, which are ideal for refining palate sensitivity and understanding coffee chemistry.
Popular choices:
- Organic Acids Student Kit (6x30ml)
- Organic Acids Instructor Kit (6x125ml)
- AQUACODE Coffee Brewing Water Kit
These kits help baristas, roasters, and coffee lovers explore how different elements impact extraction and flavour.
Invest in Your Coffee Journey
Improving your coffee skills isn’t just about tasting—it’s about learning from the best tools and resources. You can take your knowledge to the next level with high-quality aroma kits, defect identification tools, expert books, and chemistry-focused training materials.
