Academy

Brewing Level 1 - Foundation in Brewing (2-day)

The Good Cup Coffee - F. Ramos St., Cebu City
Brewing L1
₱8,000.00

Build your foundation in coffee brewing and earn your certification

This comprehensive 2-day certification course introduces the essential principles and techniques behind consistently excellent coffee brewing. Whether you're a café professional, home brewing enthusiast, or beginning your specialty coffee journey, Brewing Level 1 equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently follow and execute brewing recipes with precision.

What You'll Learn

The Raw Material

Understand how coffee origins, processing methods, roast profiles, freshness, and storage impact your cup. Master the critical role of water — from temperature control to mineral content — in extracting the best from every bean.

Brewing Equipment & Technique

Get hands-on with manual brewing devices, explore grinder mechanics and grind size selection, understand particle distribution, and learn proper kettle technique and water flow control.

Recipe Fundamentals

Break down the anatomy of a brewing recipe, learn to read and follow recipes with confidence, understand blooming, apply The Good Cup base recipe, and master the Three T's of brewing consistency.

Sensory Skills

Develop your palate through cupping, learn The Good Cup Sensory Assessment System, recognize extraction dynamics, and identify the markers of over- and under-extraction.

Course Format

- Duration: 2 days, 1pm to 4pm per day (comprehensive)
- Certification: Upon successful completion
- Assessment: Written exam and practical brewing test
- Level: Foundation / No prior experience required

Who Should Attend

Baristas, café staff, coffee enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a structured introduction to specialty coffee brewing fundamentals.

By the end of this course, you'll confidently execute brewing recipes, troubleshoot extraction issues, and understand the science behind every great cup.

What to Bring

Required:

  • Open mind and curiosity
  • Comfortable, dark colored, casual clothing (brewing can get messy!

Provided by Good Cup Academy:

  • All brewing equipment and tools
  • Coffee samples for tasting and practice
  • Training materials
Brewing Level 1 - Foundation in Brewing (2-day)